Mr. Cannelloni's Circus
Mr. Cannelloni’s circus has been operating for generations—ever since his great-grandfather started it one hundred years ago. But with ticket sales dropping and the circus equipment falling into disrepair, the future of Cannelloni’s Circus looks bleak, especially when a strict special inspector arrives to look things over. Luckily Mr. Cannelloni’s wife, Rosita—once a daring tightrope walker—has some new bold stunts in mind. With the help of a snake woman, a strongman, daredevil horsemen, and other circus performers, Rosita launches “Operation Hannibal.” Will her risky rescue plan be enough to save Mr. Cannelloni’s Circus?
Mr. Cannelloni’s circus has been operating for generations—ever since his great-grandfather started it one hundred years ago. But with ticket sales dropping and the circus equipment falling into disrepair, the future of Cannelloni’s Circus looks bleak, especially when a strict special inspector arrives to look things over.
Luckily Mr. Cannelloni’s wife, Rosita—once a daring tightrope walker—has some new bold stunts in mind. With the help of a snake woman, a strongman, daredevil horsemen, and other circus performers, Rosita launches “Operation Hannibal.” Will her risky rescue plan be enough to save Mr. Cannelloni’s Circus?
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Then, just as Budo was lifting the flap that covered the<br />
doorway, it happened. The photo of Cleopatra toppled<br />
forward, landing right at the inspector’s feet with a crash.<br />
Rosita rushed to the rescue, but Maximillian Knapp had<br />
already reached down to pick up the photo. Slowly he straightened<br />
his back and stared at the image, dumbfounded. He<br />
barely breathed for a moment. Rosita feared he would lose<br />
his temper, but to her great surprise, the inspector instead<br />
turned to her with a flustered smile.<br />
“Such a beautiful photo,” he murmured. “Luckily the photo<br />
is unharmed, but the glass on the frame has shattered.” He<br />
swallowed. “Perhaps, after inspecting the tent, I might have<br />
the chance to . . . er . . . interview another crew member.”<br />
Dazed, he handed the photo to Rosita.<br />
Madame Rosita stood with the picture frame in her hands,<br />
astonished by her sudden stroke of good luck. She had just<br />
found a soft spot in the inspector!<br />
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