the audience as well as the seats. Isn't that a good idea?"

"It's an original one, anyway," said Nyoda, somewhat
breathlessly. "However, I think you are quite right. If there
is an audience to be had, by all means let us have one. But I
give you fair warning, it may not be the easiest thing to pick up
an audience in the Maine woods."

"There are other campers around the lake," replied Sahwah, "and
there are the people in the village. We could bring them here in
the boats."

"They might have plans of their own, though," said Nyoda, "so we
mustn't count too much on having them come to visit us. By the
way, Sahwah, whom would you suggest for a seating-arrangements
committee?"

"Oh, you would be the best one for that, Nyoda," answered Sahwah.

Nyoda bowed, laughing. "I accept the position of Audience
Furnisher," she said, formally. "Now, every man to his task!
Gladys, would you like to come to the village with me this
afternoon?"

Sahwah and Hinpoha also went to the village, but they waited
until Nyoda was well out of sight, then they paddled across the
lake with strong swift strokes that sent the canoe fairly flying
through the water.

"I thought Nyoda would want some kind of a celebration," said