glanced at
her father and mother, and the people came by and affectionately greeted
them, she was so happy that tears actually flowed.

Then John came forward with a large box, which he carefully opened, and
drew forth two packages, one of which he unwrapped, while Mida took the
strings from the other.

"We want to present you these tokens, the presents of George and Harry.
You are to wear these as an emblem of your authority." And George and
Mida placed the most beautiful crown shaped hats on the heads of the
couple.

"Is this part of the ceremony too?" asked Cinda, as she slyly glanced at
Sutoto.

It is impossible to say who were the most surprised people, the boys or
Sutoto, since these presents had been prepared without their knowledge,
and it atoned in a way for their neglect in not thinking of the gifts
before.

But there were also other agreeable surprises in store for them. The
wives of Uraso and Muro led Cinda to the table on which the presents
were exposed, and also exhibited the many beautiful garments which had
been prepared for her.

Her bewilderment was still greater when she was directed to turn, and
found herself standing in front of a tall oval mirror which the boys had
brought up, under the Professor's directions.

Her image in the mirror startled the bride beyond measure, and she
innocently asked Sutoto whether this was also a part of the wedding
ceremony.

According to the custom of the tribe, the couple had to go through the
ordeal of the tribal dance, and when the boys learned of this they
regretted that provision had not been made for the event. They were now
in for everything which belonged to this unique wedding. The entire
party broke up, and the boys regretted that the affair came to an end so
soon.

As they filed down the steps and marched along the dock to the shore
they noticed that the entire village was shining brightly with hundreds
of the native candles, and everywhere were the well-known lamps, which
the boys knew came from Wonder Island.

"What does all that mean?" asked Harry, as John came up.

"That means the dance, that is the final requirement of the wedding
ceremony."

"But where are the dancers? Are we to take part?"

"Oh, no; no one who has partaken of the feast is permitted to take
part."

"Well, that is certainly queer."

"Not more so than among many white people, where the dancers are those
who have been specially selected for the purpose, and are prof