THE COLLEGE AND THE CIRCUS
The telegram said: "You are hereby warned finally to keep away from this town with your show."
"Colonel" Charles Baker, proprietor of Cherokee Charlie's Grand Combination Circus and Wild West Wonders, said, "Well, Bill, if those young college dudes are looking for trouble, I reckon we ought to be able to accommodate 'em."
One-Barrel Bill said, "Huh." This meant that he agreed with his boss and anticipated a diversion.
"We did last year," said Cherokee Charlie.
"We did," said One-Barrel.
"I reckon we can again," said Cherokee Charlie.
"I reckon," said One-Barrel solemnly.
So that is the way it was decided.
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