Paul would congratulate the good dame on her keen perception.

At this period Vodry would generally object saying: "It is not good to give him cognac as the Americans can not control themselves when they take liquor." His objections were over ruled and the farmer presented Paul with a miserable little glass full to the brim.

This Paul insisted that the matron should drink first and on its being replenished he more emphatically insisted that the farmer should drink before him.

While the farmer was drinking, Paul generally secured the bottle as if to relieve him from its charge while drinking.

The moment he secured it he gave a wild whoop and placing it to his lips took a seemingly long swig, after which he executed a fantastic war dance around the kitchen to the alarm of the farmer and his worthy family who were only to glad to see him disappear through the door, Vodry remaining to remonstrate with them in regard to their folly in having given fire- water to this untutored child of the forest.