After much coaxing, the director finally caved, allowing Henry a brief respite to erect a portable villa on the stage’s north end.

Meanwhile, at Giselle Lambert’s treehouse, Henry had boldly ordered an aerial ladder installed. It would remain until the construction of the director’s villa was complete.

So, the expansive clearing in front of Giselle’s treehouse was overtaken by the towering ladder, forcing the dining area to shift outward by five meters.

Yet everyone ...