Indeed, the whole population of the village made a great spurt of industry just before the falling of winter; and presently, when every preparation had been completed for the dreaded cold season, M.Roussillon carried out his long-cherished plan, and gave a great party at the river house.

After the most successful trading experience of all his life he felt irrepressibly liberal.
"Let's have one more roaring good time," he said, "that's what life is for.".