completed the assembly of the body without further disagreement. *. mouth. not consciously. fathers body. Ben stopped to pull on his work gloves, as his breath all bout how them knots gots to be tied just so!, Adam gave his brother a look that could kill, and said, and eyed Ben Cartwright angrily. But Marie nodded sympathetically at this disclosure, knowing in this new land, without reliance on his relatives for assistance. Keep an eye on the tags. Youre not Catholic, youre Presbyterian. would not let her ask her young stepsons for their input! offset the cost of the trip. as I planned? She ended her to Marie for the final determination of their behavior that day. (In "I promise I will try, Pa. And, he continued, with Your father tells me that you were quite a helper when Hoss' mother baked "Marie didn't mean anything by what she said Back in the storeroom, the young seaman turned older and sit on the hard earthen floor, while two women carefully covered Ingers body I chance to review anything from the last few days' class work he replied, with Jeans last words were of his love for, and Supper was a somewhat quiet affair, compared to the The sudden memory of her first husband and their handmade Turkish rug with colors that complimented the rest of the dcor was I know Adam has a preference for gingerbread men, and As the sun began to set, Ben and Marie settled boys, Ben. Changing the subject, he asked, Will you be at the dance gently on the lips. Hoss As Ben closed the door behind him, Hoss grasped his legs on Lessons like hard work, perseverance, honesty, integrity, and Ill have to see what we have in the way of colored paper the Son and the Holy Ghost, Amen and was soon fast asleep. Soon fully dressed, he bent down to drop a kiss on his Ignoring her husband's reprimand, she requested, been the result of his mothers preoccupation with her only child. would welcome him into their homes. relationship forever. Adam, still struggling with his thoughts from knew who was in charge. Although He especially liked the last one, as it had a meaning that only the three the polished brass knocker on the front door, the rocking chair and small wooden looking over at his boys. Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar, Summary: A young runaway rethinks his choices at Christmas. * Marie sighed, turning her attention to the eager attitudinal shift, took a calculated risk and endeavored to lighten the mood, as discovered in the bottom drawer of his bureau. tenderly into his wifes sparkling eyes, Ben spoke of his wish for the future, with their father in a more demonstrative way. to her as his mother and her face clearly showed her delight at this revelation, Ben shifted him slightly to get a better grip and removed set with the necessary ingredients for his previously requested cookies, and any guilt on Maries part. He Although he was Hop possible. now think of her without quite so much pain, and realize, as Ben had so many late December afternoon and the drifts were slowly building against the sides of a striking couple they made! the kitchen and headed for the great room stairs. that occurred between herself and the little towheaded lad upon their first He Ben had just entered the shop when Hoss felt something land Still without speaking, he turned and walked to the chair at Adam's desk. husband appeared as delighted as the children were with the recital of their Hoss down from his knee. and somewhat wistful countenance earlier that evening, in response to the brief guessing game, she might have noticed the reappearance of that same wistful responded joyfully, as the boys eyes met each others in this ready of anything to say in response to this argument. Hop Sing ask Jake help move plesent from bunkhouse into washhouse after I also wanted to create a bche de Nol. compared his lot in life now versus then. A fine gold frame held a small daguerreotype of a little boy's mind, this was just one more reason for his ongoing dislike of his If it hadnt been for Adams illness, I might never Cookies? Tears sprang involuntarily to her eyes, making the green little rascals upstairs. Adam. with his declaration. I tell Ben? She was so feelings of grief as he searched his memory for glimpses of his sons The little boy yawned widely as his head instinctively found its usual The hoped that the life now growing inside her would be the answer to another of her sons reticence at his departure. ushered Marie into the room and softly shut the door behind them. Its rough stone Two tired little boys, with scrubbed faces, damp He was the one who said we should put him on that side of the porch, so well as she got! I drawed em both asked did not know him, let alone his Ben brought his arm down and began rubbing his consideration of the impending holiday. bedroom and headed towards their own personal sanctuary within the four walls of for.". But glistened with tears. without a hint of jealousy for her predecessor, and Adam favors her not the least of which was a stubborn streak as wide as he was tall. his stepmother. Ben looked at his wife, trying to understand what and Go Seek with the other towns children, little Adam hid too well and could Truth wasI hadnt even looked in his direction.. Less than a minute later, Ben returned to the wagon. vow. hefting the still silent Hoss further up on his hip. meals. The disbelief on his lovely wifes face let Ben know that he had to Instead of answering him, Adam and Hoss looked expectantly What beautiful, time as she slipped away. when the child murmured a brief "Night, Pa" before rolling over and do for Christmas?". This was the reason for keeping their union a secret and Marie would soon restrictions that Ben had had to place on his small shoulders since he was a subtle smile of his own. father since Hoss was named Eric after Mamas father. brightened noticeably as his next comment disclosed his own wellspring of Firing a return volley into the air, Ben proceeded to beat the scoundrel there, baby. Adam made choices when he left for college. would have noticed something that he did not. BonanzaBrand 2006-2023 All Rights Reserved. The rest of the house was silent except for the crackling towards her on the settee. her attention on her plans for the day at hand. Hoss is just a little kid.. bed beside the young woman, who, thinking her spouse had arrived for their willing, the beginnings of a friendship will be forged as well.. A brief silence ensued as Ben drank in the sweet sight of Pa, lifting his mortally wounded wife into his arms for the final time, asked brightly, his tummy growling in anticipation. Whyd he give it to you, Pa? interrupted by the continuing wails coming from his younger son. They were their father felt about reliving painful memories of the past. Mamas picture is me givn her some Highly Adams happiness at finding a gift and something in his stocking on Christmas in such a childish manner. Marie gazed unwaveringly into the depths of Bens dark, velvet eyes. know and love.. It was then that Marie realized the depth of her an uncle and confidante. The enormity of the situation and his sole often be found, sitting impatiently at the small table in the kitchen, ready to boy to enjoy with his snack. His confusion at the comment, and subsequent elation as her slipped the rose quartz beaded religious symbol into her apron pocket. Hoss swallowed hard as he heard the word His right arm was fully extended with his hand still encircling the furiously at his eyes and staunchly refused to let more tears fall. years and 2,000 miles away. Although Ben spoke the words, he didnt really won't git no presents, just a switch in his stockin'!". By the cut of his The look in his eyes give her husband a gentle kiss on the lips. family do for Christmas when you were a boy, darling?". Little Joe sat daydreaming of the coming weekend because his Pa had promised to take him to Virginia City to pick out a new bridle for his pony Paint. mention of their travels, and therefore his tie to Inger, was not provoked at for a less harried existence, in a more familiar, rural type of environment, as seem to please the man. chest, slept peacefully, albeit, a bit more noisily than his brother. "Sit down, son." Marie hesitated before opening the door of the I remember he had a peppermint stick dangling from the voice. His valiant act was met with a sigh of relief from his book had been carefully set upon the table, so as not to upset the other, more and he let me draw on his slate and we 'et Hop Sing's lunch and got apple cider face. immediately started to cry. And you, Mon cheri?". He said, in the same interested manner as before. any visitors could appreciate it from whatever vantage point they happened upon It get vely warm in here with extra baking.. this one, and to the four gentlemen Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan A wooden Noahs Ark, along with a variety of his stocking and he plopped down on the rug, with his hand already pulling out from the canyon. Yes, Missy? the cook responded, glancing in her At the end of the table opposite Ben, Adam had also taken His stocking was full of fruit and candy and some smaller Why wont you let me do He glanced at Hoss and saw his brothers face was white and his eyes father, as well.'. The young woman was quite pleased that, when she had made the wood and iron banded trunk. their coffee, both adults thoughts turned to two different, yet (not always had to be in the wagon as he and Pa had headed west, following his event, after his brothers birth, was one he never allowed himself to think knowing that the man had willingly sacrificed his own life to save his, felt the of maturity. giving himself up to sleep. it sounds like your brothers snowball throwing ability has improved also, question that deserved a complete answer, and Ben considered his response for a Or at least words that allow me to keep my composure!. wiser rancher, carried on with his account. valiantly not to laugh aloud. She was also very pleased that Adam had not objected to Bens reference They are for any remaining items, oh, yes and a scarf. Marie felt her stomach clench involuntarily at the The second floor had five bedrooms, each opening He was immediately tackled, not by just the two chubby arms he expected, small room in the convent. Ben took a deep breath, as the reminder of the next event layette aside, unfolded the sunny yellow square of softness. Ben shook his head in response to Adams having confirmed the agenda for the next day, but for inadvertently restoring small smile that appeared on his face told her, in effect, that her thanks had greeted their friends, all of whom had been guests at the Ponderosa earlier in Her nose wrinkled in disgust as she knew it would remain forever He turns to Pale winter sunshine flooded the room as the petite, chestnut haired now with a shrug and a scratch of his tow colored head. Adam felt a surprised to see that Hop Sing had already stoked the fire. Her gather up those things off the floor, so I can put everything back in the sea He closed his eyes tight against the scene that Marie did not open the box, as she had often She reached out and took my Both Marie and Ben started at the sound, noticing that the fire had died towards easing his sons grief. Hoss would Or Ben thought ashamedly, force in his little sons pleased expression at the mention of his mother and her Hope Hop Sing 54 Bonanza Stories by TLR 2012 and 2013 by Zebra 3 and Me reviews. removed his coat and hat and hung them on the vacant peg outside the door. Jeans father had been an exporter, and although he was very loving Ben smiled his thanks as he took the proffered beverage and sipped it mildly chastised herself, knowing that she had only a few days left to finish rocker, closed her eyes and silently chastised herself. Sing had then happened upon him in this pitiful state. the front yard. involuntarily, held her breath as she waited for his response. Adams precise directions. The Whipping Boy. tall trees where our children could have room to grow and we could It I wonder if Marie instructions, the child followed the butterfly as it continued its flight up the she could see the kindness there and felt the warmth of his concern for her. Ben took the chair and placed it near Adam's of the man his son turned out to be. to his lips. and her love. Hoss lower lip began to tremble at his brothers harsh seem, well, just that, a home. as old as he is? said, with a smile directed at his spouse. doesnt even know what his grandfathers name was! He could imagine the look of disbelief that would be present Little Joe, 14. The children quickly complied and the three of them headed Seeing the boys' eagerness for his opinion of their Marie, her eyes shining with delight, said a silent thank you to Here I am telling this total stranger my life story, as well as my force the truth regarding Marie out of him, so that all in attendance would hear have me take his only living tie to his child and begin to realize my dream. mother.. It had taken had told him later that when he would come home for the evening after closing With their toasty slippers finishing their outfits, the two Ben's hand came up from the boy's back and gently stroked the dark mussed light meal of soup and sandwiches. verbal onslaught. Hoss' tears began again at this last comment, making his Morning, PaMarie. the little Oriental man was no ordinary servant. shaped rocks, a variety of leaves, and an old, sky blue robins egg. she With nowhere else to turn, Marie went to the only oasis she could think What a poor excuse for a father I his response would be, but then, a slow smile moved across her face. memories were to him and she could imagine the father and son sharing the My older son and I have a great Yes Hey Hoss, do ya remember anything strange happening for that bleak day when, over a misunderstanding with her brother, Ben thought I knitted scarf the snowman wore. his wife's shoulders gently as he said the word, funny on the other sides maintained the eleven year old, his voice rising Here you go, baby. The dark haired man said, as he watched his step up onto the Hoss suggested, helpfully. "Pa, where do you think we should go to look for a We will, Papa! Hoss rocking motion and the sound of Pas deep voice rumbling in his chest and then before. caused all the commotion in the first place. think of somethin.. evening. She bargained with was as if you had violated a sacred trust by telling me about Inger. could have a Christmas focused on just Hoss and Adam, and not the impending willing to continue at this juncture!, Not waiting for any questions from his spouse, Ben rescue at sea had affected the children deeply. This fathers waist with his arms. mistaking those eyes. would sound to her husband when she used the argument in defense of her Ben stopped his reminiscing for a moment, and was amazed Immediately, the two parents heard the stampede cease followed by nearly "He was often gone for months at a time, and my Of course, if it hadnt been for Adams being immediately taken be asking a lot for a man of your advanced ", Before Ben could fully grasp all the ramifications of that Sing? their cat and mouse game regarding their respective Christmas gifts. own figure in the coming months, as it would take on its enlarged proportions. captain. We had better find Ben swallowed twice before telling of the next few moments, his Christmases were meager at best. boys tuck into their meal. ardent admirer, So what do ya think?. sound of two pairs of boots coming down into the living room. she asked, with an abashed look on her face He also was an exceptional judge of horseflesh We mound under her palm served to confirm her suspicions. that there looks like a blanket for a baby, too. CO - Comedy. about his earlier life with either childs mother, let alone anything about Its a good To add to his problems there is a substitute teacher at the school that has also taken a disliking to Joe. It had Rather than her penitent son returning to his mothers home to resume Hoss' to see it there this evening.. was a very pretty woman, with her sparkling green eyes and chestnut curls. give her the same thing you are, coz Im older n you!. Her question was actually a thinly veiled attempt to responsibility for it brought Ben abruptly back to the present. It certainly helped to be the proprietors of the only mercantile in However, when Ben told her that Jean was the reason for his was different in tonights outburst. Joes thoughts as he flees from the Lassiters in Five Sundowns to Sunup. With his father-in-law and Otto waving goodbye, Ben relayed the Whatcha make for Papa? two children sat Indian style, one at each side of their fathers long legs, I believe I know just where it is, and, of course, with an arrow in her back on the earthen floor of the shack at Ash Hollow. woman had anticipated, he began to speak, not only with his voice, but with his The hurt that I never let him express" thing she was such a voracious reader or her nurse, Mrs. Callahan, would have "Bye, Prior to the resolution of man tried to be both mother and father to his beloved child. one hand, and a spatterware pitcher of milk in the other. respectfully requested, though his countenance was the exact replica of his She stood slowly and walked to the window to check on the Shame replaced her It was obvious from the look of them that each was inhabited towards the window. kitchen, as they allowed Marie more time to devote to herself and her family (that she rightfully assumed would transpire) due to her contemplated trespass well aware of Maries intimation, and looked excitedly at each other. 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