'
He brought me large sheets of brown paper, and after two hours' hard
work I had half a dozen pictorial showbills done in gorgeous colours and
striking designs. They were good, if I do say it myself.
The turkey, the magic lantern, the Punch and Judy show were all there,
the last with a crowd before it in gaping delight. A few explanatory
words were thrown in, emphasising the highly artistic nature of the
Punch and Judy entertainment.
Craig was delighted, and proceeded to perfect his plans. He had some
half a dozen young men, four young ladies, and eight or ten matrons,
upon whom he could depend for help. These he organised into a vigilance
committee charged with the duty of preventing miners and lumbermen from
getting away to Slavin's. 'The critical moments will be immediately
before and after dinner, and then again after the show is over,' he
explained. 'The first two crises must be left to the care of Punch and
Judy, and as for the last, I am not yet sure what shall be done'; but
I saw he had something in his head, for he added, 'I shall see Mrs.
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