MEDIATION.

[Scene—A room at Niagara Falls. The Argentine, the Brazilian and the Chilian mediators are mediating; that is to say, they are sitting on rocking chairs not very close to a large table covered with papers, pens, ink, etc. A deep noise of falling water pervades the air. Out of compliment to Canada the conversation is carried on in English.]

Argentine Mediator. Cold, isn't it?

Brazilian Mediator. Yes, there's a great deal of cold in the atmosphere.

Chilian Mediator. We often get it colder than this in Chili.

(A pause.)

A. M. There's a lot of water coming down.

B. M. Yes, and it keeps coming, too, doesn't it?