The siblings were awoken by the opening of the large car door and the sunshine greeting them prominently. Both of them slowly stood, stretched out and Nora looked at Jacob, waiting for his go ahead. He jumped down out of the car and then helped her down as well. The site was a-bustlin'. Men were everywhere- pounding stakes into the ground, moving carts and cars. A few curious bystanders stood by and watched. Though Jacob and Nora had jumped off the train- they were no different that the curious townspeople.

As if by instinct- their wanderings had lead them into a tent that held many exotic animals. Nora smiled- her father and her brother were veterinarians- so animals were a given. "Wow…" Nora whispered. She'd never seen wildcats up close…or giraffes or monkeys. "Oh…how adorable…" she approached the cage of a chimpanzee who smiled at her, reaching for her hair. She laughed. "Watch it…" Jacob said, "I think she's jealous…"

The siblings shared a laugh…and a moment…and for a split-second…it was like they knew it was going to be okay. But the moment was rudely interrupted, "Hey!" came a gruff, and slightly intoxicated voice from the mouth of the tent. They turned to see Camel, the man from the night before who'd saved their lives. "What are you two doing in here? You're not part of the menagerie men!" he said. "Let's go…" he rushed them out of the tent. "Jacob….I found a job for you," he said.

"With the animals?" Jacob said hopefully. But Camel chuckled, "Yeah…you could say that…"

Jacob nodded, "Well, what about Nora?"

"Ah, yes," Camel looked over to little Nora, "I think Barbara has been looking for some help…"

"Who's Barbara?" Nora piped up, sticking close to her brother. She hadn't thought far enough ahead that she would have to separate from her brother on the large and slightly daunting circus field. Full of people and animals that she did not know…in a place that she did not know…

Camel chuckled again, "You'll see, sweetheart."

"Can we meet Barbara first?" Jacob inquired. He didn't want to push their luck or anything but he had a priority to keep.

Camel nodded, "Yeah…yeah sure," he took a swig of the bottle in his pocket. When they both looked at him questioningly…it was rather early, he replied, "Keeps away the shakes…" he said innocently.