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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The snake woman strode across the yard and sat down<br />
at the table under the sunshade. After a little while,<br />
Special Inspector Knapp joined her. He didn’t seem to mind<br />
breaking the rules now, when Andrei served them both<br />
coffee and spice cake.<br />
“It is very hot today,” inspector Knapp said and took off his<br />
glasses. “My glasses have steamed up.” He made an effort to<br />
find a clean handkerchief in his pocket, but he was so transfixed<br />
by Cleopatra, he could barely find his pocket.<br />
“Please, allow me,” Cleopatra said. She cleaned Knapp’s<br />
glasses with a paper napkin.<br />
The snake woman noticed that, without his glasses, Knapp<br />
had rather beautiful eyes.<br />
The inspector took out his long list. Over three cups of coffee<br />
and almost an entire spice cake, he talked closely with the<br />
snake woman.<br />
The Cannellonis observed the interview<br />
from a neighboring table. Every<br />
now and again, Rosita nodded meaningfully<br />
at her husband. Contentedly,<br />
<strong>Mr</strong>. Cannelloni took the ends of his<br />
moustache between his fingertips<br />
and gave them a nice twirl.<br />
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