Howard R. Garis, Larry Dexter, Reporter — Chapter 24 (1907)
“ Larry was quite surprised to see how these huge and seemingly unwieldy and clumsy creatures were made to perform hard work. They were useful as well as being ornamental, from a showman's standpoint. Putting their big heads against a wagon or truck that would take the strength of eight horses, one elephant would shove it into place with ease, two men at the tongue directing its course. ”
Howard R. Garis, Larry Dexter, Reporter — Chapter 24 (1907)
“ It seemed to shake the very ground. “Old Nero isn't feeling in the best of spirits,” said the animal trainer. “He's got a bad tooth that pains him, and he's as ugly as they come. I hope nothing happens. If he got out——” The showman shrugged his shoulders in a way that told more than words. “Look out, there!” he cried, suddenly, to the men who were guiding the pole of the cage containing Nero. “You'll run into that post if you don't look out. There you go! Call to that elephant to stop pushing, somebody!” yelled the trainer, for a huge elephant was shoving the lion's cage into place. ”
Howard R. Garis, Larry Dexter, Reporter — Chapter 24 (1907)
“ Larry thought so, too, and wondered how men cared to risk their lives in such dangerous performances. If the rope should break when the man's descent was so suddenly checked, he would surely be killed. ”
