Several circus men are greedy, cheat people out of quality goods, lie and are generally bad men. There are three mean masters at the circus that beat and/or whip Toby often and unjustly. A man 'launched more oaths at his defenseless head then Toby had ever heard in his life.' Mentions one or two other times that the man swore but does not give details. He deeply regrets his decision, learns much by it and returns home. Mild Obscenities & Substitutions - 1 Incident: stupidĬonversation Topics - 5 Incidents: A boy is ungrateful and decides to runaway from home and join the circus.