Wau-Bun: The "Early Day" of the North-West

by Mrs. John H. Kinzie

The boats were stopped—earnest greetings interchanged—question followed question.

“Eh! Bien—have they finished the new house?”

“Oui, Monsieur.”

“Et la cheminée, fume-t-elle?” (Does the chimney smoke?)

“Non, Monsieur.”

“And the harvest—how is that?”

“Very fine, indeed.”

“Is the mill at work?”

“Yes, plenty of water.”

“How is Whip?” (his favorite horse).