CHAPTER XXXVIII.—GOOD-BY TO THE CIRCUS BOY. 

Having said so much, Hank Griswold made a complete confession, only holding back the fact that he and Nathan Dobb had come together through his trying to rob the squire’s house. 

The confession was taken down in writing, and then Griswold signed it in the presence of several outside witnesses. 

By this time it was late in the evening, but Leo was too excited to sleep. 

“Can’t we take the first train east?” he asked of Barton Reeve. “I am anxious to let Squire Dobb know what I think of him.” 

“I will see Lambert and see if we can get off,” replied the menagerie manager. 

They sought out the general manager, and, after putting the whole case to him, got permission to leave the “Greatest Show on Earth” for three days. 

There was a midnight train eastward, and this they boarded. 

Barton Reeve had secured sleeping accommodations, but Leo was too excited to rest. 

The following noon found them in Hopsville. 

From the railroad station they walked to Nathan Dobb’s house. 

“Hullo! there is Daniel Hawkins’ wagon standing in front,” cried Leo. “He must be calling on the squire.” 

The servant girl ushered them in. As they sat in the hall waiting for Nathan Dobb they heard a loud dispute in the office of the justice. 

Hawkins and Nathan Dobb were having a quarrel about some money the latter was to pay the former for releasing Leo. 

In the midst of the discussion Leo walked in, followed by Barton Reeve. 
Who confessed?
What criminal thing did he hide though?
Who was his accomplice?
What was robbed?
Where there others present when he confessed?
Who?
Was there a record of it?
Who did Leo want to give news to?
What news?
Why couldn't he rest?
Who was menagerie manager?
What did Leo ask Barton?
How long were they allowed to go?
From where?
At what time did they get on the train?
In what direction?
Hank Griswold
Hank Griswold
robbery
 rob
Nathan Dobb
 Nathan Dobb
the squire
the squire
yes
The confession was taken down in writing, and then Griswold signed it in the presence of several outside witnesses.
several outside witnesses
several outside witnesses
Yes
The confession was taken down in writing
Squire Dobb
 Squire Dobb 
what he thinks of him
 what I think of him
Leo was too excited
Leo was too excited
Barton Reeve
f Barton Reeve
Can’t we take the first train east
Can’t we take the first train east
three days
three days
the general manager,
 the general manager,
midnight
midnight 
eastward,
 eastward,