Of course she could not decline, and a large double scarlet blanket was placed before her.

"Oh, wonder of wonders!" exclaimed all the spectators, holding their mouths in both hands at a time--such a "pattern" had never been seen here before.

It stretched across the hut, was higher than the men could reach--indeed it was a perfect marvel; and the man must be a good one who brought such a treasure as this to Uddu.

"And why not say Uganda ?" I asked.

"Because all this country is called Uddu.