Allen decided to leave home city and make a living by himself because his family was too poor. Before leaving, he told his father, "I want to learn the1 performance."
His father was 2 with his answer, "What? No, you can't do that. A circus is the place for clowns(小丑) in many people's eyes. Our family will be3of you."
But Allen4. "Our family is so poor now. Which is more important to you, 5or food? I will give you some money every month from the circus. It probably will be a huge6." His father was very7. "If you go there, somebody will know about it very soon and I'll be very8.
After9difficulties, Allen finally found a circus and10the owner to let him stay. He worked very hard studying magic and lived with animals. Every month, his parents would get a11from him. But they never knew his address. They knew the money was from Allen but when people asked them about Allen's 12, they never told them the truth. Later, his parents received13money from him.
Then, a magician named Albert became very famous in the whole world. Everyone thought14of his performance. Lots of people hurried to see his performance from far away. One day, Allen's father went to visit a relative in another 15. The relative paid a lot for tickets of the magician's show. Allen's father went to the show. During the show, Allen's father was totally16by the magician's tricks. When the magician took off his17, the father found Albert was his son, Allen.
Allen recognized his father. His father18him, "Why did you change your name?"
"Because you said you would be embarrassed for me."
"But19will know the famous magician is my son Allen."
Every good thing comes at a20. You can't have them all without giving up something.
