"Oh, it is Splash!" cried Sue. "I'm so glad he came. Now, if an elephant tries to bite us when you're watering it, Bunny, Splash will bite him."
"Elephants aren't afraid of dogs," said Bunny. "But I'm glad you came, Splash."
"I wish he'd brought the express wagon, and I could ride," said Sue, with a sigh.
But that was too much to wish for. The two children had slipped away that morning without calling for Splash to go with them. Bunny thought if the dog came Mother Brown might see, and ask Bunny and Sue where they were going. And of course they would have to tell.
But Splash had come anyhow, and he could not be sent back. He barked happily, and was very glad to be with the children once more. He would never have stayed at home if he could have had his way about it.
"Well, come on," said Bunny, after a bit. "We don't want to be late for the circus, Sue."
"No. I want to see everything. Will they let Splash in too. Bunny?"
"I guess so. They have trained dogs in circuses."
