It is annoying enough to be treated as a god, without being disturbed by these constant worshippings." When the crowd arrived before the shed they separated, and in the midst were discovered four girls.

On their heads were wreaths of flowers, and their necks and arms were loaded with necklaces, and shells, and other ornaments.
"Don't laugh, you fellows," said Ned.

"I do believe that they have brought us four wives, in token of their gratitude." The lads had the greatest difficulty in restraining themselves from marring the effect of the solemnity by ill-timed laughter.

But they put a great restraint upon themselves, and listened gravely while the chief made them a long harangue, and pointed to the four damsels; who, elated at the honor of being selected, but somewhat shy at being the center of the public gaze, evidently understood that the village had chosen them to be the wives of the gods.
Although the boys could not understand the words of the speaker, there was no question as to his meaning, and they consulted together as to the best steps to be taken, under the circumstances.
"We must temporize," said Tom.

"It would never do for them to consider themselves slighted." After a short consultation, they again took their places in a solemn row, in front of the shed.