Kodiak Killer

So, in the circus, where there are always thrills, action and danger, hundreds of dramatic behind-the-scenes adventures are all part of the Clyde Vadys story. Here is the story of Kodiak Killer. A couple of years ago, my wife Harry and I spent the off-season in Almaty, California, close by our circus winter quarters.

The thousand and one details that must be attended to for the next season kept us busy, with all signs pointing toward a big year. One night with the spring opening still a month away, Harriet and I were relaxing in the living room of our home.

Did you like the new costumes for the equestrian number, Clyde? Clyde? Hmm? No, come again. I can't you take your eyes off Gretchen for a moment and pay some attention to me? Sorry, honey, but Gretchen's my baby.

Well, she's mine too, but that's no reason for neglecting me and spoiling her. Well, you sound jealous. After all, it was your idea to adopt her when her mother died. last year I know and I'm not really jealous dear oh by the way she hardly touched your dinner tonight mmm that's funny last night she ate ten pounds of

raw meat and baked for more that was last night I don't think she's feeling well tonight how about it Gritch baby aren't you feeling charles she's feeling fine my error dear and while we're on the subject don't you think we better cage You're soon Mrs. Murray dropped in the other day and Gretchen scared her half to death.

Oh Mrs. Murray scared of her own shadow. That may be. But some people just don't appreciate a hundred pounds of lion cub charging at them even in fun. I guess you're right she is getting pretty big.