That means that he has come back to his cabin in Upton Wood." "Hurrah!" exclaimed Miriam, waving a long, narrow package over her head.
"That means a winter picnic, and supper at old Jean's cabin." "Who is old Jean ?" asked Elfreda curiously.
"Come down to Oakdale between Christmas and New Year and go with us on the picnic," teased Miriam.

"You can see old Jean for yourself." "Can't do it," responded Elfreda.

"I am strictly Pa's and Ma's girl this time.

I've promised." "Then I suppose I shall have to enlighten you," smiled Grace.

"Jean is an old Frenchman, a hunter who drifted down to Oakdale from somewhere in Canada.