I charge them double price."
"Well here's our money. I say, Tom, I wonder the old fellow didn't
take me instead of Walton."
"That's easily told. You don't look honest enough."
"Oh, if it comes to that, he passed over you, too, Tom."
"He wouldn't insult a gentleman of my dignity. Come on; there's
room on the front seat."
Harry was kept busy till ten minutes after eight. By that time about
all who intended to be present were in the hall and the magician
was gratified by seeing that it was crowded. He was already well
known in the village, having been in the habit of visiting it
every for years and his reputation for dexterity, and especially
for ventriloquism, had called out this large audience.
The professor's tricks excited great wonder in the younger spectators.
I will only dwell slightly on his ventriloquism. When he came to
this part of the entertainment, he said: "Will any young gentleman
assist me?"
Frank Heath immediately left his seat and took up his position
beside the professor.
"Now, sir," said the professor, "I want to ask you a question or
two. Will you answer me truly?"
A gruff voice appeared to proceed from Frank's mouth, saying: "Yes,
sir."
"Are you married, sir?"
Again the same gruff voice answered: "Yes, sir; I wish I wasn't;"
to the great delight of the small boys.
"Indeed, sir! I hope your wife doesn't make it uncomfortable for
you.
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