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He gave him a few good cuts with the whip that stung like everything and this turned Billy's wrath from the monkey to him, and like a shot he was up and after the ring-master. He planted his horns in the middle of the ring-master's back and ran him to the edge of the ring where he gave him a butt that sent him flying to the other tent.
Her heart seemed to be beating right up in her throat and choking her. She put up one hand and pulled at her turquoise collar till the clasp gave way and thrust the blue stones into the low-cut bodice. The band sounded louder than ever, the light danced and waved. Round and round and round again, while the ring-master's whip cracked monotonously.
It makes my back ache to this day to think of the ring-master's whip. I was as quick to learn as any of the other monkeys who were in training, but an animal who has done nothing all his life but climb and play can't learn the ways of a human being all in one week. I was taught to ride a pony and drive a team of greyhounds, and to sit at a table and feed myself with a silver folk.
By dint of leading and coaxing he was made to understand that his part of the act was to canter around the ring with Mlle. Zaretti on his back, where she was to be allowed to go through as many motions as she pleased. For a green horse Calico conducted himself with much credit. He did not stumble. He did not shy at the ring-master's whip.
"Now's a good time to strike again for my increase," thought the boy fish. He approached Jim. "How about more money for me?" Joe asked. "Do I get it?" "Yes, we have decided to give it to you," was the ring-master's answer. "But I can't imagine what a boy like you for you are only a boy can want of so much money." "Oh, I have a very good use for it," replied Joe coolly. "Thanks, Mr. Tracy."
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