1866.12.03.JeanneGigsAFrogPrivate - This event occurred during the later part of afternoon chores, when Cal and Shawn were racing frogs in the garden, and Jeanne and Minnie were working. If you think you'd be there, just let me know! <#jonah: If Cal and Shawn are goofing off, then it means that the linen work is basically done, so Ollie would be there. #> <#bill: If all the boys are there...then I think Cole would be there as well. #>



<#court: In the late afternoon, Jeanne comes in the kitchen with a wet but clean frog, still bleeding a little from several holes. It looks as if it has been skewered several times. She shoots an excited look to Celeste, who knows she'll get filled in later, as she is busy with dinner prep, Then she has a quick conversation with Louis (in French) asking if he could use it for frog legs. He considers, looks a little amused, and says he could if he had more. Jeanne looks excited and hurries out of the kitchen. She returns later, muddy, with several more frogs, all with much neater and smaller holes. #>

She gets in some degree of trouble (minor) from Ms. Lizzy for being muddy. "Girl, what have you been getting into!"

That evening at dinner, Louis comes out with a steaming plate of frogs legs to go with the rest of dinner. Judging by their preparation, he has cooked them before, but never for the children, and there is a range of reactions. Jefferson is full of excitement about being taught to make something new. Celeste, having never tried this dish, is eager. Minnie, after one appalled look, studiously ignores the dish altogether. Erin does not react negatively, and gives a shy smile at the Thibodeaus' enthusiasm, but she doesn't take any. Valerie eats them with no discernible reaction. Cal eats them with bravado, and Shawn and Deco follow his lead. Jeanne looks amused, and tucks in heartily after getting a wink from Louis. Ollie is a bottomless pit in which to place frogs' legs.

This evening in the tower, Cal and Shawn come up and say thank you to Jeanne. Cole and Ollie nod knowingly. Sean looks pretty grateful and says, "Thanks, I thought I was going to get it from Mr. French when that frog got away!". Cal seems more impressed at her comfort level around frogs; he starts interrogating her about the gigging. In a combination of words and mime, Jeanne shows them. She goes back into the bedroom for a minute and comes back with her frogging gig, which she shows off and then returns.

While Jeanne is demonstrating, Cal takes the opportunity to gently tease Minnie, who squeals and looks disgusted at the mere thought of something slimy.
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