The organ-grinder called out to the monkey seated on his shoulder, “Dance
for the children, Jacko, and I will play.”
Jacko swung himself lightly to the sidewalk, pulled off his velvet cap,
and bowed low. Then he put the cap on again, pressing it down firmly on
his head, and held out his little red skirt with his paws. “Begin,” cried
his master. And Jacko began to step and turn and slide in time to the
music.
The children clapped their hands. Faster and faster went the music and
faster and faster went Jacko. At last he spun round and round until he
looked like a red top. The music stopped suddenly. Jacko stood motionless
on the very tip of his toes. After this he pulled off his cap and bowed
low.
“Bravo, Jacko,” cried the children, and each threw a penny into his cap
for food for himself and his master.