s in store for Kit.

"If you have no engagement we shall be glad to have you dine with us,
Master Watson," said Mr. Grant.

"You will come, won't you?" said Evelyn, with a smile.

"You are very kind," said Kit, in grateful surprise. "Nothing could be
more agreeable to me."

Just then a gentleman approached Mr. Grant, and said: "I am glad to see
you looking so well, Mr. Mayor."

"Is your father the mayor of the city?" asked Kit.

"Yes; he was elected last December."

"I am very fortunate to be invited to dinner by the mayor."

"And by the mayor's daughter. Don't forget that."

"You may be sure I appreciate that, too."

"How funny it seems to me to be walking with a circus performer! What do
you do? You don't stand upon a horse's back, and jump through hoops, do
you?"

"No, I can't do that."

"But what do you do?"

"I am an acrobat."

Kit explained to her what he did.

"It must be very hard."

"Oh, no! I learned to do it in a gymnasium, before I ever dreamed of
being connected with a circus."

"Where was the gymnasium?"

"Attached to Dr. Codman's academy."

"Why, I had a cousin who attended there," said Evelyn, in surprise.

"What was his name?"

"Edward Moore."

"I know him very well. He is a nice fellow."

At this moment Kit, in looking around, was surprised to see the familiar
face and figure of Mr. Barlow, the circus proprietor, who had evidently,
like himself, been attending the service. Recognition was mutual.

"I am glad to see you here, Watson," said Mr. Barlow, offering his hand.
"I always attend church myself when I have an opportunity, but I am
afraid few in my employ follow my example. I always feel more confidence
in any young man who seems to enjoy a church service."

Mr. Barlow was a man whose name was widely known, and Kit saw that Mr.
Grant looked as if he would like to be introduced.

"Mr. Barlow," he said, "allow me to introduce a new friend, Mr. Grant,
the mayor of the town."

"I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Mayor," said the showman,
offering his hand.

"The pleasure is mutual, sir," said the mayor. "I need not say that your
name has long been familiar to me."

"I am glad you have taken one of my young men under your wing. He is a
recent acquisition, but I have reason to think well of him."

"He is to dine with us to-day. I shall be glad to extend an invitation
to you also, Mr. Barlow."

"You are very kind, and but for a previous engagement I would