Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color #16

In "The Magic Hourglass," Scrooge McDuck’s long-held belief in the power of hard work is tested when he realizes his fortune may stem from a mysterious hourglass he once gave his nephews. When the boys journey to Africa’s Oasis of No Issa to refill the hourglass with its unique sand, Scrooge sets out to reclaim it—armed with a billion dollars and a growing suspicion that the true source of his wealth might be far stranger than he ever imagined.

In "Big-Top Bedlam," Donald Duck finds himself in a whirlwind of circus chaos after losing Daisy's cherished heirloom brooch on the way to pawn it for tickets to the big show. When the brooch turns up in the hands of a flashy quick-change artist, Donald takes a job as a clown to get close to the mystery—only to find the ringmaster’s tent is full of more secrets than he bargained for.