 The Jerry of the circus. And run to see Patsy's news town. Well, of course. I should have thought of that. Hi, Mr. Randall. It looks like we're in for a big blow. I hope not, Bill. I noticed the wind coming up after lunch. There they go in their walk around now. Gee, I bet Ragn is glad to be working again. You think he missed it? Well, I'm sure he did. He used to whine and cry like a baby. I didn't bring him around to backyard during the show. Dogs are certainly funny. There he goes now. Gee, you're great. Hey, did you see that summer saw, Mr. Randall? Yeah, I can't say they did, son. Oh, gee, it shouldn't have missed it. I'm looking at those swings and ropes and trappings hanging from the top of the tent. Where? Oh, good night. Look at them swings. I'm afraid that wind's getting pretty heavy. Hey, what about Patsy's new trick? I know. That's what I'm doing around here during the show. Well, now let's see how Ragn is doing. He's most true. Here they come now. My golly, that dog jumps like... Patsy says he jumps like a kangaroo. He does as that. Pretty cute dog. He's getting to be quite an attraction. It was sure nice to get to let him work with fun. Oh, no, it wasn't. I don't put things into my show to be nice to people, much as I'd like to. After all, my first problem is to please the audience. So they have to come first. If I find something good, I put it in because I think the audience will like it. If the audience doesn't seem to like it. Then I guess Ragn is pretty good to still be allowed to work. Oh, no, no, no. Ragn, your act is over. I'm ashamed of you. Well, Mr. Randall thinks... He certainly knows how to beg forgiveness. It's almost... Well, sometimes I just think I can't say no to it. I can see how hard it must be. Where'd Bubbs go? Yes, he went right through the wagon to change. He often does when I'm here to pick up Ragn. Oh, gee, here comes Patsy now. Hi, Patsy. Hello. Oh, how are you, Mr. Randall? Fine, thank you. Patsy, how about that new act of yours? Yes, Mr. Randall. It's a pretty bad win. Oh, I've been winning wins before. I know, but don't you think it's a bad time to try out a new act? Well, you've announced it in the programs, haven't you? Oh, yes, but that doesn't matter. Oh, yes, it does. When you promised the public something, you've got to give it to them. Not if I risk hurting any of my performers. Oh, now, don't you worry, Mr. Randall. I have the nets, so there's no real danger. We've been in the business long enough to take any falls if necessary. Yes, but I don't want you to. She's pretty, isn't she? Ah, pretty and clever. And brave. Just kind of a little out there all by herself. And the guy from Mrs. Over. Well, she's taken off the road. Gee, the audience sure likes her. Yeah, of course they do. Yeah, I wonder what she thinks about when she lets go of those franches and turns in the air before catching on to the other rod? I asked her that once, Jerry. Oh, what did she say? She says she always wonders if she left the trapeze swinging straight. That's funny. Not a bit. It's the natural thing for her to think about. Well, why? Well, if she's left it perfectly straight, it'll surely be right for her return trip as she flies across that great empty space. Oh, of course. And if it's twisted, I suppose it might swing kind of uneven. And she'd probably miss. Well, he must be an awful lot to remember up there. And look, she does it so easy, just like flying. That's why she's the greatest little aerialist in the business. But she's been training at it since she was a baby. It must be time for that new trip. Yeah. Mr. Randall. Yes, Jerry? The wind's coming up again. Look at those trappings. I know. She's ready. What's wrong? Why is she waiting? Oh, nothing. She's just waiting for that trapeze to ride itself. Golly. There she goes. Mr. Randall, she slipped. Oh. Oh, jeez, she fell. Holly, look at her bot in that net. You're afraid of that? Yeah, but why, why even in rehearsal she never slipped? She took her fall nice, anyhow. I bet she did. She sure climbs up there fast. You know, you can't keep the audience waiting too long. She's going to try it again. Honest, I'm as scared as if I had to jump off that platform. I'm sort of nervous myself. There she goes. Gee whizzy. A summer song and a half turn. And another summer song. Oh. Oh, God. What a shame. I bet she feels terrible. And she couldn't help it that time, Jerry. That canvas top blew her trapeze off at an angle. Gee, Mr. Randall, don't you think she ought to stop trying? No, she can't now. It's too late. Well, what do you mean? Well, when you once start a trick in front of your audience, you have to keep on until you get it right. But when there's a where... No, it doesn't matter. Either you mustn't attempt a trick or else you must keep at it until you do it right. But that seems awful. Mr. Randall's right, Jerry. Oh, hello there, Mr. Bradley. I didn't see you. Gee, Patsy's having an awful time. Now, she's ready. Good. Two somersaults and two halved turns! Oh, what a shame. Oh, you're too crazy. You're too crazy, Mr. Randall. Oh, you're too crazy. Oh, you're too crazy, Mr. Randall. Gee, Patsy. Now, quiet, quiet, Jerry. Quiet. Quiet. That's how loud. I'm sorry. You should be quiet, rags. Oh, you're many bellicors. That was something. Aren't you proud of her, Mr. Randall? She's a grand little trooper, fine performer. Of course, I'm proud of her, Jerry. A gifted little lady. A youth. Youth. How wonderful it is to be young with the whole world at your feet. Here she comes now. Oh, Patsy, you were wonderful. Yeah, nice work, Patsy. Oh, Mr. Randall, I'm so sorry. I missed it twice. Well, I haven't done a thing like that in so long. My dear child, it was all right. That wind blowing, all those trappings around is beyond me. You made the performance at all at a long new turn. Oh, but twice to fall. I feel terrible. Let me be the first to congratulate you, Miss Patsy, for a truly great performance. While in the face of great adversity, you never for a moment lost faith. Mr. Bradley? Mr. Bradley, you go on. What's that? Oh, yes. Of course, Jerry. Oh, you see, even my faithful friend Lulu is at my heels already. Alas, I fear the years are taking their toll. Oh, he's a dear. And I'm afraid he's getting pretty old with this kind of life. I just want for... Oh, well. For what, Mr. Randall? I'm afraid I can't tell you. It's personal regarding only Mr. Bradley and his son. And I'm afraid this will be the last season I'll be able to let him stay. Oh, Mr. Randall, but Mr. Bradley... Yeah, I know, my boy. But remember what I told you about the public. They are the first to be considered. Oh, but they love him. See? This is a big... Well, you're right, Patsy. He's a grand old trooper. And I'm proud to have him with us. Jerry! Jerry! Yeah? What is it? Oh, my boy. You need some help. The wind's doing some damage. And the horse is a nervous. He's with us. I'll be right there. Hey, goodbye, Mr. Randall. I got some work to do. Oh, goodbye, Jerry. He's a great little kid, that. Jerry? Oh, he surely is. I'm thrilled to death when there's something he can do. Patsy. Yes, Mr. Randall? I want to thank you for your nice performance this afternoon. Oh, but I... You didn't let me down and you didn't let the audience down. Oh, but Mr. Randall... Yeah, I know. I think you didn't give a finished performance. That wasn't your fault. I know that, but still... As a matter of fact, you know this business well enough to know the advantage of falling now and then. Oh, you mean it makes the audience think the trick is harder? And when you finally do it, they think they've seen something more difficult than it really is. That's it. I've never gone in for fooling the public that way. Lots of sure folks do it as a matter of routine. Yes, I know. But when it happens, because of things we can't help... You mean that it made it even more exciting for the folks? Exactly. I was too upset to think about that, I guess. Now, so you see? Now, you just stop worrying and get to your dressing room wagon and rest. Thanks, Mr. Randall. You know, I think you're one of the nicest people in the world. Well, that's it. And I'm proud to be working for you. Goodbye. Well, I'll be. Mr. Randall. Mr. Randall. Oh, well, Johnny, what's the matter? The catastrophe has just occurred. I... Well, now take it easy, old man. It can't be as bad as it looks. Oh, but it is the worst. For what I have always feared has befallen me. No, no, no, Johnny, please. What's this all about? You'll remember my telling you all about my son. Oh, yeah, yes, of course. Funny, of course. My mind a little while ago. Oh, he's here today. What do you mean? He lives here in Jackson City, and he's... You mean he's out in the audience? Yes, yes. Out there. It's the first time he's ever... It's ever happened. Oh, but why would he be here in this... the afternoon? No, that's right. You say he's a lawyer. Perhaps he had a day off. But he takes his work so seriously. Oh, but that's all quite beside the point. What am I to do? What do you mean? Well, I can't... No, I just can't go on again, Mr. Randall. Right now, since Johnny, you'll never recognize you're not in that crazy costume and that face painted on you. No, no, of course not. But the Shakespearean act. That I cannot do. I don't see how he could possibly recognize you. Oh, but he will. Oh, you don't understand, Mr. Randall. Dick was brought up in the theater. His whole boyhood was backstage. He knows my old Shakespearean role. Almost as well as I do. Oh, I think hearing you in those lines would... Are you sure, Mr. Randall? He couldn't fail to recognize me. He knows how I read every line I've ever played. See, he was brought up hearing me rehearse from the moment he woke up till he fell asleep in my dressing room at night. Ah, Francis. I don't know what to say. Could you... Would you let the boy go on? Oh, please. He knows enough of the lines. And after all, it's a matinee. No, and most are children. They wouldn't appreciate the act as much as the adult audience anyway. May heaven shower you with blessings, Mr. Randall. Jack, run over to the horse tent and tell Zary to come here as quick as possible. Yes, Mr. Randall. Oh, thank you, Mr. Randall. I'll never forget this as long as I live. No, that's all right, Johnny. Now, you don't think there's any danger of this happening again? Oh, no, no, I'm sure there isn't. You see, now that he's caught the show, he won't come again. And of course, once we leave Jackson City behind us... There's no danger of his recognizing her name in the program? No, no, Mr. Randall. You see, I didn't give you my true name. It's John B. Grayson. Not the Great Grayson. Bradley was my mother's name, sir. Where I can hardly believe my ears. The Great Grayson, a clown in my circus. But you'll never breathe a word of this. On my word of honor. He's gone, Mr. Randall. Jerry left the horse tent a few minutes ago. Well, find him. Get all the men to search the grounds at once. Jerry must be found. He's got to go on and Johnny Bradley's placed in 15 minutes.