 of it at the circus. You can see that automobile road of a train shine on it. Looks almost like a river. More like a river than an automobile road. But this part of the country is famous for heavy range. Boy, I'm sure glad we missed that last one. Have you been noticing how the train rocks back and forth? Yeah, I sure have Jerry. That's cause the road beds been under water recently. Oh, isn't it dangerous to travel over it? Oh, guess not Jerry. You notice we're going long pretty slow. The engineer knows his road very well. He's not going to take any chances. But that telegram Mr. Randall got from the railroad company said it was dangerous. Well, that was referring to the bridge or trestle. It's an old one and they're not so sure it'll hold our heavy load. Oh, when do we get to it? Well, let's see. About half past now. I guess we ought to be getting there pretty soon now. Mr. Randall said he was going to examine the bridge and if it really is weak, he was going to find another way to get the circus to the next town. Yeah, that's just like Sam. He'll go through most anything not to disappoint folks. Even take a chance of breaking part of the show. But how will we get across the bridge? Don't guess we'll get across if it won't hold a train. He'll figure something out. He always does. We're slowing down now. Yeah, see, we are Jerry. Let's be getting close to that trestle. Come in. What are you two doing up this hour? Come on, Mr. Randall. Well, Jerry here wanted to stay up and see what this weak bridge is all about, Sam. And you sure take a keen interest in this out there, Jerry? I love the circus, Mr. Randall. It's my home and everything. And if it wasn't for you and the circus, I don't know where I'd be now. Well, I guess you'd be in an orphanage, Jerry. Yeah, that's where I'd be. I'm glad to see you take such an interest in the show. I did the same thing when I was a boy. Oh, see, I guess we're up to that trestle, Sam. Oh, yeah. Well, I better get out there and look it over. Can I come with you, Mr. Randall? But you can. Come on. You want to go rag? Well, see you later, Bob. Yeah, okay, Sam. Now, watch your step out there, Jerry. Oh, I will. Why? Why are we from the next stand, Mr. Randall? Something like 15 miles, Jerry. It's going to be a long haul if we can't cross this trestle. Oh, what do we do? I mean, how do we get to the next town? Well, that's something that we'll have to be figured out. Come on, Rags. You, Mr. Randall? Yeah. Why, Rags? I'm the breakman. Oh, yeah. I don't think we better take a chance crossing here. I just had a talk with the engineer and he doesn't think we can make it. I thought they were going to reinforce the trestle. Well, I had a crew on it until midnight. The ground is so water-soaked, the pilings don't hit bottom. There's much can be done until the ground dries out. Well, that's that. Any other bridges across this river? There's a wagon bridge down yonder. Oh, yeah, yeah. I see it. Just a wooden one. It's awful steep, going down to it. Yeah. Well, I guess that's our only hope. Oh, what do you mean, Mr. Randall? Well, we'll have to unload here and use the horses and the bull elephants to get us into town. I'll tell the engineer to un-couple them. Okay. I guess that's all we can do. Won't the elephants break the bridge? Well, we'll have to test it, Jerry. How? Well, come on. Let's get Orson and you'll see. You're right. Come on, boys. You're going to take a long time to get to the town, even if we can get across the little bridge? Well, that's the trouble, Jerry. I'm afraid we'll be plenty late setting up this day. Then the matinee will be late starting, won't it? And sure will, but we'll be lucky to do a show at all. And here's Orson's car. Where's Rags? He's right here. Okay. Everybody is sleeping and don't even know about all the trouble. Yeah. Here we are. Orson! Orson, come on. Wake up. Are we in? No, not all the way. We've run into some grief. Oh, what's the matter? Can't make it across the Horn River Trestle. Come on, get your bulls unloaded and we've got a long haul ahead. We'll be with you right away. Sounds bad, though. That may be bad. I'm just taking the chance that little wooden bridge will hold our load. All me to send Gertie over to test it? Yeah. Oh, so that's how you test the bridge. Oh, hello there, Jerry. I didn't see you standing there in the doorway. Oh, Mr. Orson. And Rags. Hello there, fella. I'll see you down to Carlson. Hurry it up. Come on, Jerry. Okay, I'll have my herd off in a few minutes. Where are we going now, Mr. Randall? Yeah, we'll go get Paul and see if he can get his men out. You mean Paul Murray? Yeah. Where did he go? Right here in this car. Come on, Rags. Come on, Mark, Jerry. That's a good way to wake up the men as any. Here we are. Paul, come on. Up on Adam. Okay, be right with you. Oh, it's you, Mr. Randall. Well, good morning. We're going to have to move the show from here, Paul. Where are we? Well, let's see here. Wait. But we're not in yet. No, no. We're about 15 miles from town. Can't get across the Horn River Trestle. We'll have to haul in somehow. I'll be dressed in a minute. Get your men up, Paul. See you outside. Okay, boss. Come on, Jerry. I'm right with you, Mr. Randall. And the first thing we have to do is to see if that little bridge is strong enough. Aren't you going to wake up everybody now? Oh, no, Jerry. No, you're getting the performers up yet. Oh, you get them all over the town. Well, send some buses over for them after we all get the equipment moved. Oh, look, there's some now. Are you coming, Orton? I'll have Gertie out in a minute. Hey, Spike, you wouldn't rest if you put up that rattle. It's your work fast, Mr. Randall. Yeah, but we won't have any time to spare no matter how fast they work today. Get Gertie now, boss. You ordered the baggage, Doc? Yeah, everybody's awake. All right. Oh, come on. Gertie, don't you worry. Yeah, here she comes, Jerry. Come on, Gertie. Actually, come on, there. There we are. Hey, Rusty. Yeah. Bring a couple of more of those riders. OK, boss. Which way, Mr. Randall? Right over here. See the road leads right down to that little bridge. Oh, it's pretty steep grade down there. Not so steep on the other side, though. That's a help. You can't scare Gertie, and you don't want to. Looks like rags, but got a pretty big playmate. Easy girl now. Come on, take it easy. Take your time. Take your time, Mr. Randall. Yeah, and she makes pretty sure of her footing when she can't see where she's going. Well, there's the bridge. Not a very big one, but I guess you'd call it a bridge. How is Gertie going to test the bridge? You'll see. Here we are. Come on, Gertie. Easy there now. Easy girl. Yeah, I think the bridge will take the load OK. It looks pretty strong. Yes, it looks OK, boss. Yeah? You see? There she goes. Gertie's not stuffing. What does he mean by that, Mr. Randall? Well, Gertie's the head elephant, Jerry. She won't go across unless she knows it'll take her weight. They don't feel how strong the thing is as they step along. She wouldn't cross it unless she was absolutely sure of it. Yes, none of the other elephants will go across if Gertie refuses. You couldn't drive them over. Collie, they sure are smart. Well, are you satisfied, Dawson? Yeah, we'll run the herd over now, and if it holds them, we can move the whole show without any worries. Hey, up there. Bring the rest of the bulls down. You up there, Paul? Right. Bring your mess wagons down right up to the bulls. You're right on their heels. Here they come. You and ride the caravan out here. I keep clear. Oh, my God. Bring them right over, Rusty. All right. Here they come, Gertie. Y'all going to go pretty across over, huh? Yeah, I guess that's it. She's letting them know she got over okay. Yeah, this bridge being here and being strong enough to show her lifesaver. It'll be a mighty long tough haul, though. Here comes the first wagon. As soon as we get all the mess wagons over, take the bulls back up for the heavy hauling, Olson. Okay, boss. I'll go along with the first wagon to someplace where I can get an automobile, and then go on into town and send some buses back for the performer. Can I go with you? Oh, no, Jerry, no. You go back up to your car and put a bed for an hour or so. You and Bumps can come over with the rest of the bulls in a bus. All right, hold it. Hold that wagon. I'm riding with you. All right, Olson. Yeah. And tell Jim Bennett my plans. Tell him to pass the word around. Okay, boss. And you go right up to your car, Jerry, and get out of the way. All right, Mr. Randall, I will. Come on, right. I was for you last night, wasn't it? Oh, see. Collie, Mr. Randall is sure smart, isn't he, Bumps? Easy, Jerry. I have the first time to see him stumped. He won't be so very late, will he? Well, I'm ready to go on now. I mean, the show won't be off late, will it? Well, now let's see. Oh, I'd say we've got about an hour late. Hey, there are lots of folks waiting at the main gate already. Why don't they let them into the Menagerie until everything is ready under the big top? Well, I guess that's what's holding them up, Jerry. They just put the last of the animal cages in there a minute ago. Oh, Kelly, let them in as soon as they're all set. I bet those razorbacks and hustlers and all them in the work yard tonight are sure tired. They say nothing of the horses and the elephants. Those animals sure did a wonderful job, Jerry. Yeah, they were sure thirsty this morning. Oh, why do you help me with the watering? Mm-hmm. Did you have your breakfast? I didn't see you in the mess tent. Sure, I ate early and got right over to the horse car. What's that, Ray? Hey, he sees something outside the door. It's good. It's Johnny Bradley and Slath and Willigan, and there's a bearded lady with them. Yeah. See, she's all excited about something. I think I'll just step out there and see what's going on. No, Rags, you can't go. You stay right here. I should think you'd have had enough excitement for one day. It isn't every dog gets to see how you did last night. Elephants test and bridges and all that. You're a lucky dog. Yes, you are. I guess you know it, too. What is it, Bob? What's the matter? I'll tell you in just a minute, Jerry. Rags, be good now. You see, it looks pretty bad, Jerry. What's the matter? Tell me. Well, you know how much the bearded lady thinks a major might. Yes, you sure like them all right. Well, the poor woman is frantic. The major is missing. Missing? What do you mean, Bob? Well, he's the only one not accounted for. They've looked all over for him. Everybody on the lot is looking for him, and Mr. Randall is upset about it. But where could he be? You think he got lost back at the bridge? Well, I don't know, Jerry, but this is not so good having a major might disappear.