“Looks like we’re going to do a lot of talking about one particular carnival. Where’s it come from, where’s it going, what’s it up to? We thought it never hit town before. Yet, by God, look here.” He tapped a yellowed newspaper ad dated October 12, 1888, and ran his fingernail along under this: J. C. COOGER AND G. M. DARK PRESENT THE PANDEMONIUM THEATER CO. COMBINED SIDE SHOWS AND UNNATURAL MUSEUMS, INTERNATIONAL! “J.C. G.M.,” said Jim. “Those are the same initials as on the throwaways around town this week. But—it couldn’t be the same men. .
