Ted and Janet looked at one another, not knowing what to say.




CHAPTER XI

TROUBLE MAKES A LASSO


Doctor Bond must have seen how disappointed Teddy and Janet were,
for he spoke very kindly as he asked:

"Who are you, and where are you from? Tell me about this sick pony
with the funny name."

"He is Clipclap," answered Teddy, giving the name he had picked out
for his new pet. "And we are the Curlytops."

"Yes, I can see that all right," laughed the doctor with a look at
the crisp hair of the little boy and girl. "But where do you live?"

"At Uncle Frank's ranch," Janet answered.

"You mean Mr. Frank Barton, of the Circle O?" the doctor inquired.

"Yes, only we call it the Ring Rosy Ranch now, and so does he,"
explained Teddy.