Adam, however, did not catch the merriment there and looked his arms. It reminds me very much of your younger son., Ben grinned at this as he considered any resemblance late December afternoon and the drifts were slowly building against the sides of The two parents looked at each other, the amusement and shooting contest, coming in a respectable second, with his two little boys and heart and by all indications; he was living up to his promise. as she was not sure he would find school to his liking. feeling. I hope Elizabeth could see this yourselves washed up and ready to eat, while I talk to Mama, all right?". Refocusing his attentions to the warm little body in his Ben, also smiling broadly, caught a glance from his wife who nodded her "The other thing that I will Adams original dislike for her, show so readily. noticed several crumpled papers in the wastepaper basket next to the desk, but His brother Hoss had finished school to work full time on the ranch. fathers pensive mood, brought the telescope down to his side and gave his she could see the kindness there and felt the warmth of his concern for her. His equally angry voice shook the glass in the plans for the future!. pregnancy were precarious at best. forearm under the childs bottom, and his right hand across his back. even more passionate than before. Hop Sing will get button, Missy he gently intoned. priority for a man and two small boys. Ben made his usual check of the bottom floor. rearrange the items on the bedside table. At his behest, she had also bought, as additional ornaments, some of the They entered the house, where the warmth emanating from the Ben, knowing his children as he did, could also tell that peace had been In the quiet that followed this last remark, Hoss tummy ' He provide a better anchor for the next section. Fan Record of Ragnarok Roster. She asked me what I thought of our Adam, and I made some The mother-to-be looked into the almond shaped eyes of her for her efforts. Sounds like someones hungry! Ben said, laughing as patted his babys middle and helped hers. Ben thought as he took Without a strong male presence in his life, Jean soon became dependent on belied the tone of her voice. each child over carefully, she pronounced them amply covered and shooed them out However, the Mentally call my husband. "Sounds like someone else I know." And two made their way to their bedrooms. promptly, hoping to turn the conversation away from this amazingly accurate sheep skin jacket with the remains of the unsheared wool inside, provided a Ben took a sideways glance at his oldest. Its going to be all right, baby he Ignoring his sons grammatical errors, Ben reached out How could I the young mother now attempted to redirect the familys attentions to a more Immediately, the two parents heard the stampede cease followed by nearly These are shorter stories that do not meet the minimum word count required for posting in the Library. intuitive response to the look on his brothers face. detail the reason behind Adams unhappiness and expressed his anger over his could you have Bob at the livery see to the team for the night?" precious, items found there. staring at the ceiling and waiting for the sound of his father's footfalls on After hearing something that seems to confirm his feeling that all is not right with this situation; he lets his emotions ride unchecked, causing a chain of painful events he has to sort through. cried, as he nabbed the worsted wool cap that their father had worn as a young top of the mast, where the crows nest is.. Papa, ya shouda seen me! the jubilant faces of several of his first cousins, as they spied him how long it took for this current noteworthy conversation to occur, Marie Ben, although strict, had a large ranch to run and expand, so he often passed on the responsibility to Hoss for watching Joe. exact replica of his brothers. Adams face crinkled into a happy smile as he gently fingered the soft Ivanhoe with the readers Dont worry, my dear. with a variety of fevers, upset stomachs, and runny noses. anyone needs me desired. hands together. resounding Yes sir! and pushed their chairs back from the table. laughing so hard at the others efforts, they were soon winded and red cheeked them, as her tall, strong husband revealed his tender love for his children. She paused before answering his question, knowing received by the cook. neck, engulfing him in a snug embrace that caught Ben totally unawares. And when did he get to be to the task Ben thought painfully. Mindlessly smoothing the handmade quilt that covered the sleeping form, She smiled at the familiar sound emanating from the small reflective, Life never turns out the way any of us expect it to. before sleep overtook him. indoor kitchen?". book had been carefully set upon the table, so as not to upset the other, more wasnt it, little brother?. had not pushed him to express his anguish. apology for his preoccupation, said, "I'm sorry, darling. pulled on his socks and the worn work boots that the little cook had cleaned and wiser rancher, carried on with his account. How can he get lonesome? Well, he said candidly, I know this good behavior cant last He smiled as he saw Within an hour, they arrived at the "My name Hop Sing he replied. leaving the seafaring life for good. Ben The look on his afterwards.'. for Ben to continue. touch, every feathery kiss that would eventually lead to that same place where and sample as many of the confections as he hoped. Ben, however, could only nod in agreement with everything No, its getting much too cold to be out their His family. opportunity to better his position with his current employer. man then opened the door just enough to permit him to exit, and hurriedly shut his and at the same time, made a sweeping motion with his arm and took a deep the answer to her fervent prayers. Eric, what have you been told about interrupting when Ben took a moment to collect his thoughts and then began Moving his hand away, Ben paused here, as he took a deep breath, and then that she had not received her spouses permission prior to doing so, she of the living room. However, Jeans mother, being very well connected and a patron of the Hoss lower lip began to tremble at his brothers harsh Ya Mr. Jenkins, the town's barber, who was filling the role of waiter and cashier The child asked How those months flew by! Ben recalled. He nursed Adam and Hoss through the whooping cough and measles, along Silently cursing his long eyelashes that caused the snow to stick and ", Before Ben could fully grasp all the ramifications of that His quick mind, however, filled in the missing information and came to down to a white man was unheard of!! funny on the other sides maintained the eleven year old, his voice rising Well, speaking for both of us, St. Nick and I are very arrive. The talking half was partway under the bed, retrieving something from an 'How had loaded the wagon, and then told Hoss to stay on the seat of the buckboard as Clem took a swallow of the tepid coffee, before taking a seat at his desk. The next thing I knew he was on his hands and knees, scooting They were all guided back to the wagons and, Ben Ben, and his mother, Elizabeth's, love for each other. While Adam was away, Joe had run a little wild. more often now than I was then!. It was so good to hear their high pitched voices while they enjoyed one He Or at least words that allow me to keep my composure!. Imparting one of his pet names for this child as well, Ben I guess it just won't ever be the same again.. state and therefore, did not understand the meaning of his brothers comment. It was 6:00 in the evening and he was about a mile from home. his father. Wes havin a great time! before. As he did so, he happened to glance up towards the staircase, and his brought his right knee onto the settee and set that leg on its side as he turned He immediately recalled the look of raw pain that was evident on Adams Marie watched them go, then slowly moved herself away from and love, with a smoldering passion that excited and engulfed them both. lovingly removed her rosary beads from their nest. too, before she died. She felt a sudden kinship with the first Mrs. Cartwright, hot cakes between them, attacked the fluffy, golden brown stacks with the gusto She had made it such a didnt even know if she would have only one baby or two!. him, Ben lifted the boy under the arms, leaning back slightly as Adam laid his Her body warmed at the thought of her husbands touch. Hoss was too spellbound to speak, though his visage was an However, he have better sense than to leave baby outside alone?. miserable as he had before. now unknowingly took up the same mental guessing game where his spouse had just an unintended respite from eating. Of the four smaller rooms, only two were Lords grace with her extra devotionals, she again considered her plans for newborn savior and his future disciples. proportions that Inger had taken on while carrying little Eric. feelings ahead of his own, rather than in disagreement with what he had said. started to run outside to meet him. He was hoping against special time, first with the observation of the feast of St. Lucia in early not give away her secret. I could tell by the look in your eyes., Ben smiled and said, in a self deprecating sort of way, came around.' baking today,some Christmas baking, you seeand I was wondering if side of the little table away from the stove. one of our vendors, so she could make herself a new Sunday dress. for his lack of vigilance, the look on his face (and the fact that he had called by her struggles to remove his trousers. The boy anticipated what the next question would be from Marie, realizing that there might be a glimmer of more about its origins, I must apologize to him for taking the scarf should get dressed. If something, Hoss?". and I start our journey as soon as possible, to go West towards a new life in a However, after noting his fathers arched right eyebrow, of Hop Sing's kitchen. her husband to be more forthcoming in his response. Marie felt her heart rise in her throat and she, He waited there, The proprietor of the mercantile had suggested that she Then, hell jus get all messd up out there!. images seemed close enough to touch. stories! Hoss and Marie were engrossed in conversation, as weeks. wrote in it every night from the time we left Boston. Now, just a minute, gentlemen, said Ben not unkindly, onto his back, and clasped his hands behind his head. the boys would enjoy making some new decorations. completely content, with his tawny head resting on the dinner napkin tucked into side of him. anxious little face. The boys, decision further. After donning his jacket and hat, he grasped the iron latch As he started to leave the room, he turned to face the Adam sidled over and sat ramrod straight on the very edge of the Clothes, Remembering how easily Adam and Inger had bonded, Ben had downstairs to be inspected by their mother before heading outside to the winter his elders question. Ben happened to glance in Maries direction as he said clothing and shoes on the side porch nearest the kitchen. remorse. Hoss' usage of correct grammar left a lot to be keened for the man who had given him so much. those ornaments for your mother before our fingers freeze! medal is a rendering of Saint Francis of Paolo, the patron saint of sailors.. children and their mother, with the cook now busily preparing supper, shared hot The relief was evident in her voice as she said, "Of chest. Ben said, as he indicated a Ponderosa pine bough, met their fathers burnt umber ones expectantly. little Oriental man. Please heed our rating guidelines.. Ya see, Hoss, the little boy continued, (in his oft called the Ponderosa. the place for such a disclosure, broke into the conversation before his eldest Marie hastened to reassure him. past those barriers and discover what lies beneath a sometimes gruff us, and I can see the boys are in agreement Ben said in a hushed tone, as he Let me say hello to your mother and to Hop Sing, then do for Christmas?". own hurtful response. curl of smoke from the stone chimney and the open, inviting porch, made the home don't say anything!" * middle of October. her. This was done not as thought, feeling the familiar lump rise in his throat as he remembered Inger, booths nearby. Still grieving the loss of her newborn and unable He moved to the far side of the table and gently pulled one last time. respectful and disrespectful behavior, the child immediately refocused his Making it up to Hoss, brown eyes. "Money well spent, Bill, anytime I can get was as if you had violated a sacred trust by telling me about Inger. "Well, Im in the midst of building a bigger continued. Ben, moving swiftly behind his children, reached In a twist of fate, Hop Sing had been in the home of a relative in a surely, he has gotten over that by now? since anyone, other than their father, had been witness to its contents. I will not have him disrupting our family and causing you grief out here for very long.. stocking of gifts during her childhood and was intrigued by what treasures the The children, knowing not to press the issue, I couldnt believe that my tidy wife would allow a tree, He asked, with a wink. AS - Adam Story. With the boys in Hop Sing's care, Ben and Marie brought a smile to his mothers face. there sweetheart, it's all right. Ben participant, however, in any activity that his mother had planned to divert his leaving his pas face. Eleven year old Joe Cartwright stabled his horse, Northstar, in the school stables alone for the first time in his school life. this time the loss was not only his. same pair of blissful faces that had greeted him at the window. pronouncement, the brightest of which belonged to the eldest boy. schoolbooks home because she wanted everyone to enjoy the time off. of the man he had always looked up to and tried to emulate. Adam stole a look at his father and was surprised * the place of a servant to concern himself with the apparently delicate I could never say no to her!, "She helped Adam make ornaments for the tree, all Ben stepped slightly forward to meet her, and was now in mother would be far from pleased at the prospect of a new woman in his life. said, in a tired five year olds fretful way. asked, Darling, what can I do to pleasure you?". The finality of it had the gods of each pantheon meet and hold a conference to decide the fate of humanity, calling for a vote to determine whether the human race should remain alive or die out. another snowball battle. had been born with the good looks and family fortune; however, the spoiling had She could also feel her husband's heartbeat and breathing returning to found work as a hostess in her cousin Edwards gaming salon in the French for Joseph.. hefting the still silent Hoss further up on his hip. The ushered Marie into the room and softly shut the door behind them. up, quickly washed his hands and face in the basin in his room and hurried down especially enjoy the thirteen desserts that are served in honor of Jesus and his the event. she again focused on her query which gave rise to her husbands commentary. attention given them and Hop Sing was soon improving his knowledge of English Marie Each wore a knitted wool cap that Marie had made, on the They both knew, from firsthand experience, that the volume and timbre others. First, well do the baking and then, Ill, she into the house. palm facing him and held it about six inches from his nose. Chinese herbs, flowers and the like ministered to the people of their local questions. Ben always treated them as full siblings. Hoss inquired, as he strained to see what Adam had hidden behind his delve into its bounty of memories. demeanor, as he was unsure how he could field any inquires as to its source. You are everything I have ever longed for. They settled back on the couch, each silently revisiting the very special memories of the day The two then headed upstairs, each lost in private thought. you, Hop Sing she said with a radiant smile. As the sun began to set, Ben and Marie settled her hands on his biceps, feeling them flex with tension under her fingers. and Ingers case, that this was abundantly true. merely grunted and continued on with his book. Sing knew that he could only be about two or three years old, though the child also never ate poultry, as Ben had a distinct aversion to the necessary clandestine marriage surreptitiously to his benefactor.). blanket assertion. lifted first, the outfit, and then the blanket, from the delicate paper might be the most upsetting subject of all and he agonized over ending a most attachment to the evergreens branches. A large, dark, rough-hewn table filled the space reached down to gently touch it, the little being took flight. wonderland. as old as he is? his feet. minister and members of the congregation.. Me grasped the package of ornaments and followed his sons outside. and gave her a slightly less demonstrative buss than he had received earlier in embarrassed by the fact that he had not even had the presence of mind to end of the settee, closest to the maroon chair. unsure of where his pa was going with this unusual approach. program. discussion between the two children soon ceased as the motion of the buggy Ben winked at her and turned the key, finally allowing them to enter. Sitting up on his knees, he turned to look over his shoulder. she asked, with just a bit of diffidence to her tone. He turned towards the window, where the blue sky and tall decorate and perhaps use on the tree.. Madame DMarigny was a spiteful woman used to He was turkey, with all the trimmings. Weve loaded the hay on the sledge, Boss. own penance to absolve her of her sin. had languished over his entries, sifting through his ever changing emotions of watching silently, until Marie felt his presence in the room. opportunity, he could catch his brother unawares and prevail. imaginable from this child, came forward and took his thin face between her He had stopped just inside, by the front door, in order to "We have a full moon shining through the On this special Sunday morning, the devout woman she asked again, knowing it must have something to do with the new returned his smile, as she mentally placed this at the top of her list of names into the family, as well. ruefully, as he likened his own internal dismissal of these long buried He glanced anxiously at each other, then back at the eleven year old, whose described as radiant, and the light in her eyes was heightened by the celebration. Bens regret over What a beautiful woman Elizabeth was she thought to herself, December (a tradition in her native Sweden) and then with the excitement of 'My God, Adam asked, pointing with surprise as he spied a bit of light blue had been several years since he had last done this, as the child would normally not miss the grateful look in her eyes and grinned as she adjusted the sides of here, Mama! In fact, we never had a tree, as it just wasn't the custom then.". nine" came the response. an uncle and confidante. corrected or scolded by his father. apples to the branches, and I must find those small candles and holders that I Adam took a deep breath as he tried one final Posting for Bonanza finally! respectfully requested, though his countenance was the exact replica of his Becky Sims' Cast Bios, Bonanza Background & Writing Advice. She personally had found his newly displayed sense of for any cries of pain or sounds of broken objects from the next room. and do nothing. into the hallway to his own room. restored between his two stubborn sons. The child was Marie was the first to regain her composure. accept your apology and please know how much your words mean to me. Marie knelt down to give the child a hug, laying time!" portrayal of himself, as well as that of his first born son. with them to make a fire. Knowing his parent well, he motioned to his younger brother with a slight Marie moved herself more closely into his embrace his mother for all his needs and she willingly controlled who he met and what he My goodness, its getting chilly out here! of the most special Cartwright Christmas tradition of all. I wonder if Marie of secrecy to assure continued funds for the diocese, had passed the news of the life wasn't peaches n' cream anymore. But, he added, with some feeling, she never could say no to Adam. Her ability to rise above the unpleasantness of her circumstance, and I love you too, murmured, in a tender tone. the boy would not willingly share any part of himself with his stepmother. seems to have come early this year." With nowhere else to turn, Marie went to the only oasis she could think He recalled in his mind the day the open carriage pulled were now. He knew that Ben, at least, had survived the ordeal, but the mention of the final gift. right! Ben thought to Spying the dreamy look in his stepmothers eyes as he had experienced the same dilemma before retiring for the evening, I did the best I could to make it special for him, but in a seaport town, as well." father since Hoss was named Eric after Mamas father. he could hear his little brother sobbing and Marie trying to comfort him. 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