Part 2
We raced home and got our money.We met at the park at 8:30 and walked to the circus.It was not far off.We reached before the show started.
"What if our guess is not right?It would be a waste of money."Jo said.
"No negative thoughts.We just have to look carefully when the dogs come.",replied John.
And the show started.It started with the acrobats.We marvelled at the way they jumped and did not lose their balance effortlessley.Then there were the clowns.They were so funny we forgot why we were there.And then the dogs!
"Keep both eyes open.Be alert.Look for Jerry.",John said.
We were sure of our guess.We looked very close.Jerry was a spotted dalmatian,and there was not even one dalmatian dog.We were very upset.After it was over,we gathered together.
"Jerry was not there!",said Jo,trying her best not to cry.
"Oh Jo,I am so sorry.",said Jack.
"Don't lose hope , Jo. The thief could have dyed him in some colour.",I said.
"Exactly.The colours were black,white and brown.The thief could have easily dyed him in some colour.",said John.
"Then come on!We need to go to the dye room where the dyes are kept.",said Jack.
"Why?",asked Jo with curiosity.
"Because dye only lasts two hours!The circus was for two hours . He'll definitely come back to give him another coating.",said Jack.
"THEN TO THE DYE ROOM!!"we shouted and rushed to it.
We rushed behind the dye tent and looked through some net.It was getting time for the second show.Just then a man came carrying a half brown dog.He dyed the dog in black and left the tent.Now-How could we be sure that the dog was Jerry?
"I'm sure it was!Of course he could have dyed him in brown and now he wants to dye him in black!",exclaimed Jo.
"Don't jump to conclusions, Jo.Lets get some proof.",I said , though I coudn't help feeling wrong.Jo was right!It must have been Jerry!
"No, Jade. Jo is right.It must have been Jerry.He was half brown and little white.I saw that",said Jack.
"And also that he looked like a ruffian!He'd make a perfect thief!",said John.
"Ok,it is Jerry.You all are right.Lets go and get that wicked man!!",I said with anger.
"After the second show.We can't go now.",said Jo.
"Ok then,"I said.We'll go to the circus tent and watch the rest of the show.",said Jack.
We watched the rest of the show and went to the dog trainers' tent.We at once recognised the man and caught hold of him and dragged him.He began to shout.
"Hey , what is all this nonsense?',he asked confused.
"Come along!We know you took our dog!Stop wiggling and come!",screamed Jo.
"Yeah,we'll report you to the police.Just stop wiggling!",shouted John.
When we got to the police station we screamed.
"Constable!There is a thief from the new circus in town!",I said.
"What!",he asked and came to us.He looked confused.
"But I know him quite well.He is a dog trainer in Gallanio's circus.His name is Mr Kenyon and he also sells buns at the Pierre.Didn't you know?"
Now it was our turn to be confused. Mr kenyon?Buns at the Pierre?It all just didn't make sense.
Then Jo told the constable the whole story.The constable laughed so much he couldn't sit in his chair.He got up and wiped the tears from his eyes.Even Mr Kenyon was laughing.
"We're really sorry we blamed you.",we all said.
"That's okay!You have given me a good laugh!I have never laughed like this before.Come to the circus without paying if you want!Or come to the Pierre and have some of my caramel buns!",he said,laughing.
"Thank you for forgiving us.It was really good of you.",we said and left the police station.
When we were out Jo started to cry.
"Jerry is gone forever.,she sobbed.
We tried to comfort her.We took her to her home.
Her mother opened the door and smiled at us .
"Hi all of you!Here is Jerry!",she said in her smiling voice.
"WHAT!!!!!!!"we exclaimed.Jerry...Jerry...how come Jerry.....How was Jerry in Jo's house??
"Mum!Don't play pranks on me!I don't like it!",said Jo as she hugged Jerry.
"Pranks?What pranks?Yesterday night Jerry fell of the stairs.I took him to the vet and he stayed there for one day.Today morning he was better so I brought him back.But what are you talking about a prank?"
So thats what it was!We all heaved a sigh of relief.But,oh what a joke!
We rolled about with laughter.
"To think we thought about circuses!And dog trainers!"
"And dyes and constables!It is so funny!"
"I feel like laughing till I cry now!It is a proper wild goose chase!"
"But all's well that ends well!And I also got Jerry back!"
We had lunch at Jo's house and talked about our very first mystery.
I think it was a very successful one , don't you?
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