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Show - 211 Henry said confidently. "This day renresents the wishes of the majority of our oeooles. The rest will come -- slox^ly, nerhans, but from this day we can go forward." Roa noted the calm glow of pride his friend, showed, and he was glad for him. This site had been selected for the signing of the treaty because of Henry's initiating work. His diligence in instigating the negotiations and actual drafting of the document had earned him a nosition of honor and resnect. Neither Roa nor Henry, however, suspected that the modest home Henry had helned build with his own hands in 183)4 would eventually become known as the official Treaty House. Hours dragged by as the people outside the tent milled about, calmly but urgently awaiting the official 'word on the terms of the treaty being discussed by their leaders and representatives within. Finally the tent flan parted and. the officials began to file out. Thev climbed UP onto the raised. Platform recently erected, from where the terms of thQ document would be read to all assembled. Roa and Henry Busbv took their nlaces on the Platform along with the high officials. |