Kate saw he was unsure about hitting her with the snowball; he caught on quickly and seemed to be in the told what to do mode. Kate thought surely he would lighten up some. Malora had trained him well. There only way she hoped he would break free was time. He spoke little, but he smiled more. That was a good sign. It was enough even for to be in the cold. She was happy and Jasper was agile at dodging snowballs. He never complained being in the snow or being cold. Kate looked from the snowman to the skaters then back at Jasper. The sun shone and she shaded her eyes, "Shall we have more cider and popovers then go back. I do not want to wear you out. I hope you enjoyed being in the snow. By the time we are back home, Ann will have lunch ready. Would like to learn to drive or are your hand too cold?"