Once again Samuel had his associates plastering notices concerning the event on boards throughout town a couple of weeks before. He was confident they would be presenting in front of a large audience. On arriving at their lodgings, they reviewed all arrangements in preparation for the engagement. By morn of their scheduled appearance date, the trio was confident all was in hand.
Just outside Ballina town center lay an improvised stage in a small park to host them. With time to spare, they mounted the steps and reviewed their layout. Sightlines and weather were agreeable, making them pleased for their prospects. Yet when the hour to commence was upon them, only a few stragglers had arrived. Duncan began to have some uneasiness.
“Samuel, we must start soon, but look around you. I daresay w
