When did you leave him?"
"This morning. I don't know but I may say that I am running away from
him, as I left without his knowledge or permission, but as he is not
yet my legal guardian, I don't consider that he has any right to
interfere with me."
"You haven't told me your name yet."
"My name is Harry Vane,"
"I am the Magician of Madagascar. You may have heard of me."
"I don't think I have," said Harry, puzzled.
"I have been before the public many years," he said. "I give magical
entertainments, and, in the course of the last twenty years, have
traveled all over the continent."
"You see," explained Harry, apologetically, "I have always lived in a
small country town, where there were few amusements, and so I know
very little of such things. I never saw a magical entertainment in my
life."
"Didn't you, indeed? Then you shall see me perform to-night. I am to
give a magical soiree in Conway, the town we are coming to."
"I should like it very much, Mr. ----" and Harry paused in doubt.
"I am called Professor Hemenway--Hiram Hemenway," said the magician.
"Do you like your business?" asked Harry, curiously.
"Why shouldn't I? I have a chance to travel. The people appreciate my
efforts and reward me generously.
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