"
Harry said, "That would be delightful. What do you say, Roy?"
I said, _"Good night,_ I won't have to ride in the cage with him, will I?
I like him all right, but--but we're not-kind of, we're not yet well
acquainted yet."
Mr. Costello said, "You will ride on the seat outside, as his triumphant
conqueror. You will out rival the gladiators of ancient Rome. You will
listen to the plaudits of the multitude. Are you able to look fierce? Just
a little fiery? Just a little suggestion of fearless courage and intrepid
power in your eyes? Something like _this_." Oh boy, he gave me a look that
nearly knocked me over.
Harry said, "Try it, Roy."
I looked as fierce as I could, and all the fellows broke out laughing.
"That will be fine," Mr. Costello said; "just a little glance of the eye to
strike terror as you look from left to right. Our advance agent will do the
rest. There is not much time, but he will see that the people are advised
of their opportunity. The boys of Kingston will thrill with pride and
glory. Step up to the seat, my young friend." I said, "I don't believe I
can look fierce enough, honest I don't.
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