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What mad notion is this ? '' `` But you have given your consent , aunty , and no honorable woman can go back on her word . '' `` So I have , child , but explain to me quickly what a winter picnic is so that I may know the worst at once . '' `` A winter picnic is a glorious tramp in the woods , with a big camp-fire at noon , for food , warmth and rest , and then a tramp back again . '' `` And can I trust to you to take good care of my four girls ? Anne and Jessica are not giants for strength . You must not walk them too far , or let them get chilled ; and , if you find they are growing tired , you must bring them straight back . ''