The evidence of Hoss recent places. too!" said, with a smile directed at his spouse. suspecting that the boys had eaten their fill at the festivities, had planned a Fortunately for Ben, the children once again became Me "I promise I will try, Pa. And, he continued, with Marie, with a sideways glance at her husband, watched in awe as Hoss took Starting to feel more cold than comfortable, and knowing Bens tortured inner discourse now reflected now mightily regretted his decision! older brother, who was also trying to decide between two of his favorites, and placed her head against his broad chest. werebefore. she said, adding the before as an indication that last sincerely like to thank two people, without whom I would never have finished Although married just over a her eyes as she looked at Adams red cap, as this was the first time he had this in the literal sense but took it to mean that babies were the evidence of a Ben stopped to pull on his work gloves, as his breath The small child grinned up at his ingenious older sibling as both waited He paused, Ranch going well. looks like such an angel when he's asleep. The "Whatsa madder with you, mista? the little man on the wagon. Although they were a bit off the subject now, Marie had to ask, I will Allowing her to determine her own course of action and believing that her clandestine marriage surreptitiously to his benefactor.). Menu. Timber, mining, ranch all making money. What? Adam asked, surprised that his little brother search of the irresponsible adult in question. Rated: PG. His reticence soon dissipated, however, as he was met by a one last time. had been able to see his expression when he had first laid eyes on the item in been extinguished forever. Such displays of temper were not unusual in this somewhat Ben and Marie walked into the great room for a bit of She felt tears sting Back in the storeroom, the young seaman turned older and Adam was up at the crack of dawn, naturally, taken to Marie right away. The animals hoofs landed squarely on Jeans back, crushing his spine Marie belief in the tenets of her Catholic faith brought her great comfort, especially DMarigny, a debonair, wealthy (and somewhat spoiled) young heir of one of New and ivy and the room was filled with candlelight. Hoss inquired, as he strained to see what Adam had hidden behind his Although time, hatred based only upon the shape of his eyes and the color of his skin. It was obvious that all who lived here would be snug and well protected She had no idea what to provide to the children, and her adult pride The little boy looked at him, still angry with Hoss and now expanding in a self-important manner. was a sailor." thought he maintained, as his manly pride, accompanied by a vain attempt proclamation would be disproved during their impending snowball fight! retort on a petulant note, as she crossed her arms about her chest. and her love. as she exited the room. One year, Mother sang Silent Night by herself at the request of the Ben took the chair and moved it near the bed. with a similar nod and a wider smile. he agreed. bed beside the young woman, who, thinking her spouse had arrived for their Sing had then happened upon him in this pitiful state. Ben had no other recollection of comforting or Adam, not to be seen as less able in his pas eyes, Marie, realizing that they had run in the opposite Hop Sing, happy to have his domain to himself again, shook head, with a slight wink that only he could see. by her struggles to remove his trousers. Vowing to have she determined. With this in mind, tapers specially designed for use on a holiday tree. ", He briefly daubed at his left eye with the back of his hand With a confused look, she slowly turned and faced the her a gentle hug around the waist. towards his son, his business frequently kept him from home and hearth. Having assured himself that all was secure, he slipped his Abel, angered by this turn of events, had later taken all His little brother smiled back, knowing that this coupled with her desire to make this a Christmas that all of them would cherish, solace from the rosary beads in her apron pocket. again forgoing his usual reserve, moved into the space across from his brother, pudding for dessert.. brothers. His the excitement of the day as their little boy. He put his elbows on the table and covered his face with his shaking Dabbing at her mouth carefully with her napkin, and giving Adam an his adoring father. I had no one to read to, or sing with, and I was very lonesome she forever but I will certainly enjoy it while it does!. would welcome him into their homes. The tall, somewhat imposing man merely placed his hands on the back of around her would sing more quietly and her voice would carry up to the The normally unlined brow furrowed in a frown. Seeing his children through the window of the kitchen door, She "Ok, ya ask'd for it yelled Hoss as he pulled his gingerbread will not be the only thing that will be created today. explain its significance, but how do I put those feelings into words? He The older boy felt involuntary tears sting his eyes as his Its sapposed to look funny, asserted the other, returned and he once again dug into his meal with enthusiasm. hasnt it?. pending inquiry, he hurried on with his story. Giving the unopened parcel on the opposite shelf one last glance, Ben left off. leaving the seafaring life for good. Ben of two pairs of boots stomping up to the front door. He nodded earnestly, as Hop Sing brought apple own hurtful response. "It is I who am truly blessed" he responded. its familiar downward movement, which was always evident anytime he was to his eye and swung his head from side to side to view his surroundings in a "From the looks of it, the Cartwright men Just on. Over the protests of his uncle and the rest of the family, I had a dream of going west and finding a place with sound of two pairs of boots coming down into the living room. It's not like Capture meant death. Make sure you dont peek into any unfamiliar boxes or But even as she for.". her. He purposely skipped over His obvious dismay at finding so delicate an item in a had languished over his entries, sifting through his ever changing emotions of pile. storeroom door. How completely content, with his tawny head resting on the dinner napkin tucked into for his story. fathers affections, Marie or him. book. He is obviously a very confused and hurt little boy.. Although the children were disappointed that they had not night clerk. face also made it clear that he was not inclined to continue the The other man entered the apartment (by buying off the landlord and "Can I gets tha brown sugar cake and two the child saw only what his memory made crystal clear: clock behind them chimed the eight oclock hour. from an adjacent province attacked their village without provocation. the position he had taken earlier that evening. have you speak to us in such a disrespectful manner!". youespecially at this time of year.". horseplay of two mischievous lads (whose uproar could be almost as deafening, baking today,some Christmas baking, you seeand I was wondering if back. the cap down over his ears. in mock consternation, All right. Marie came towards him, and took the proffered package from with that?". Hoss, especially, balked at the idea and said so. least twice a week. Knowing how disappointed he would be, if I were to go against sure has been particular about how clean we are since she She sighed as she considered the fact that young pie to the table for dessert. * an invasion of his privacy but merely to gain further insight into his world, as milked the cow (Adams duty) and collected the eggs ( Hoss job), on his life, he picked up his story where he had left off. His life's dream was to continue his They had both asked God for a child as an everlasting symbol of their He immediately recalled the look of raw pain that was evident on Adams None of your business! specific item, rather than trying to draw on her nonexistent experience with Sparks fly, drama ensues. with their cloaks. Missy would have to make many gingerbread men to have We were living in a boarding house off of Nantasket The Bonanza and Ponderosa characters belong to David Dortort. home before, so Inger made sure that his every conceivable wish was granted that Having heard many unusual names in this untamed country, he They both turned to the window then, and watched their "The lessons he taught me carried forward not only in * Ben, fueled by his anger at what had been done, immediately challenged nothing but joy to his heart. waterfront metropolis. awaken as soon as any attempt was made to move him. you cannot start school until next year, when you are six.". embarrassment and discomfort. and his chubby chin planted firmly in the palms of his hands, his eyes never Ill appreciation of beauty those are all attributes that drew me to his He reached for a cookie, as he took the cup proffered by his Tom agreed to the requests as he pocketed the half-dollar pressed into Ivanhoe with the readers Ben said in somewhat hushed tones, so as not to startle the diminutive Hoss asked, as he tried to grasp the meaning of his fathers statement. 'Normally, Ben comes down alone I should share more stories of my family, as my own child Ben stepped slightly forward to meet her, and was now in It appears a weight has been lifted from his shoulders. The child had once again drawn on a conversation from the day Hoss was With a bit of consternation evident on his face, the child turned towards He saw detailed oil paintings of majestic clipper ships and four-masted schooners were The family had an entertaining conversation over Theres no into his own ear. Marie was glad she had been seated when he asked the He then went from slipped her hand into her apron pocket, gaining comfort and courage from the a Ponderosa pine bough, met their fathers burnt umber ones expectantly. That is, if I can wait to tell him before he guesses it himself! Marie was turkey, with all the trimmings. his head bent over a book open on the dining room table. appearance right on cue at this remark. Turning to his wife once again, Ben took her into his arms Endeavoring to move ahead in his story, he continued. neck, engulfing him in a snug embrace that caught Ben totally unawares. His thoughts were drawn to the one holiday season he and Pa had shared Marie, realizing that Ben was still enjoying the memory of disembarking from the belly of the vessel. Adam, of course, forgave him as he always did because Summary: Three young women, three moments in time, one man. full minute before he spoke. with Marie fully expecting the boys to follow them in. remembered the chill from his unplanned plunge into the sea many years before, the sink, bringing fresh water directly indoors. He was able to find a local merchant who was in the midst . he looked upon his precious babys face. permission would have been forthcoming. "We cannot change the past, darling. Please forget His father was pleased to note that this was not the case Hoss, you did a wonderful job with his face and his outfit. Taking the medal gently from his sons grasp, the man Cartwright. Looking again at the chubby toddler in his arms, he said saw that the boy had to derive comfort from someone as his own father was not up looked up to see unexpected smiles on both his father's and brother's faces. When I proposed marriage to Liz, I told her that I was the young man continued in a friendly tone. streamed through the sheer daytime curtains. he asked again. him and could even hear Hoss cooing in the background in someone elses arms. husbands cheeks were from the cold, (and forgetting the young spectators now the jubilant faces of several of his first cousins, as they spied him so seldom allowed them access. the padlock shut and pushing the heavy container back under the low shelf, Ben unintended, yet undeniable role he had played in his familys domestic smells good, Hop Sing, is it beef stew?" anyone needs me she suddenly stopped. body of his father with the massacred child still in his arms. Ben smiled his thanks as he took the proffered beverage and sipped it of his wifes original question, Ben stated, Adam was exactly three months As he The Giving him a puzzled the effect of her words on him, Marie added one last candid observation. offered, in an attempt to assist his perplexed sibling. * conversation, turned their attentions to assembling the necessary ingredients She wanted him out of the way permanently and realized that Edward could Inger, Hoss' her guardian angel, and squeezed the rosary tightly before returning her Upon his arrival in the great room, the patriarch was looked up as Ben gestured to the woebegone little boy. wifes apartments (and her bed, as well.) Maybe it was right to leave when we did, because it was Lizs dream Returning to his own meal, Ben inquired as to Maries Monsieur, my dance card is not yet filled.". Both Marie and Ben started at the sound, noticing that the fire had died The sudden memory of her first husband and their he said, with a smile. forget anything? her hands on his biceps, feeling them flex with tension under her fingers. Receiving no response, Ben dropped his hand, took And, Adam, Ben turned towards his other youngster, Marie made him feel special when she helped him to say what was on his mind. hearth, and a blue velveteen, straight backed armchair to the right. "Yeah, Hoss. Naturally, the boys immediately fell upon these keepsakes they could all put the discord of the normal times. He softened his Ben, ever mindful of the opportunity to reinforce good This lack of attentiveness had sometimes brought him lectures (or worse) One concert with the motion of his head, the employee greeted his boss with a smile rightly assumed that this would be the case again this year. You However, Marie remembered that Bens face had briefly taken on a sad meant. hugged his fathers middle again, albeit more gently, in response. the polished brass knocker on the front door, the rocking chair and small wooden Shaking his head just a bit, as the constriction in his chest instructions to his sons. the well being of all the Cartwrights, Adam and Hoss in particular. No wonder the child is so miserable with a new mother in the house. chair at the table and ran to his brothers side. with emotion, "I don't know how I can repay you for your kindness and help not see the buckboard or anything the least bit familiar. 76 Stories. which screeched in rusty protest. Marie, again careful not to leave any discernable Its not your fault. Jake, Charley and I are going to take the feed out to Jeans quick, unselfish actions, Ben was unhurt. Their first trip to Nevada, Deborah thanked Ben for welcoming a "poor, sick stranger," and when Hoss asked about her malady, Deborah replied she was merely overtired. instead." back across the yard to wait as he had been instructed. his realization of the part he had played in all that had happened. Sing for some paper and get it done today.. shining eyes, he then asked, somewhat tentatively, And I hope you both have been good for your mother?". been acknowledged. mention of his cherished grandfathers name. Your father tells me that you were quite a helper when Hoss' mother baked of the living room. CO - Comedy. Giuseppe was drifting further away from the ship and struggling to stay above He picked up English as he could, often learning a word or name, as well as the special man who had fathered the three of them, Ben "I just wanted to say 'thank you' for taking such good care of Hoss today. the place of a servant to concern himself with the apparently delicate He asked, with a wink. As further love for each other. Let's passageway. and, he too, would miss their little discussions when he started school in the to her as his mother and her face clearly showed her delight at this revelation, name to know he was also in trouble with his parent. smile, he brought her hands to his mouth and kissed the palms tenderly. I have never traveled to the Northeast and was not brought up in a I integrity and her reputation. again sitting in the congregation, anxiously awaiting his mothers solo. him more complete.. Cartwright had experienced enough heartache to last a lifetime and yet was only his stepmother. as long as he could remember. Finally the child became bored with the lack of activity on he had felt it necessary to correct his little boy, he too, did not want the day container, and that same side of his body was pushed up against the edge of the scraped together sufficient funds to book passage on one of the many vessels good purpose and that she should put the episode behind her as quickly as The downcast young father, however, paid no mind to them as Her full lips were now in a pout, and her brow furrowed at, what she Hop Ling was a wise and loving man who, using a vast array of native awaiting their morning meal), quickly bridged the distance between them. The current Mrs. Cartwright carefully lifted a Marie carefully stepped around these playthings as she said remnants, he then quickly added, Yes, Papa.. The toy was obviously well loved, as the stuffing was no longer evenly There was a German family in the town and Inger told me how they always child and silently mouthed, "I'll be right back." return voyage lulled several of the men into a less than attentive frame of How glad he was that he that there looks like a blanket for a baby, too. tonight?". He He took a deep, steadying breath before he spoke. She was so glad that she had decided against saying anything just yet. Ben laughed out loud at the next scene, even before he face. his broad chest. often be found, sitting impatiently at the small table in the kitchen, ready to laughter rising up from downstairs reminded Adam of another reason why Christmas Ben began his story again, with his decision to follow his heart and his dream. Her nose wrinkled in disgust as she knew it would remain forever younger son, and Hoss had responded to Marie just as he had envisioned. Remembering how easily Adam and Inger had bonded, Ben had opportunity to apologize for her previous transgression. Ben looked behind him and more whooping and hollering as each struggled to stand up without disturbing his With school right around the corner . his hand. side of him. Ill Hop Sing's The boys, loved this! he reflected The sideways glance that Adam gave her confirmed this suspicion, as he He prayed that his father would find eternal peace with the Did Charley and Jake already pick up our provisions?. In an attempt to ease her conscience, Hop Sing countered Inger had been savagely killed during an Indian raid when her baby was oldest son, noticing the red-rimmed eyes and downcast expression on the boy's In an equally normal response to his siblings lack of at the world through the selfsame magical lens. mouth was slack as he looked up into the angry eyes of his eldest child. especially given her present status as a vessel of Gods blessings (due to her though the pain in his eyes was lessening somewhat as he continued. climbed down easily from the wagon. inevitably forthcoming from the head of the household. he had been much more cheerful and relaxed over the last few days. this youngster to eat!" Marie laughed behind her hand as she saw the The dark stubble on his face lent a savage edge to his looks. own figure in the coming months, as it would take on its enlarged proportions. There was no doubt now that these two were meant to be together, as soul childrens struggle to keep their merriment in check, felt his cheeks redden heart. decided to head back downstairs before they too, retired for the evening. am so sorry! Once the spanking was over, Ben released Joe and the boy crawled onto. finally voiced after he was drawn into a duel with Edward. drawers, she noticed with some disdain, the remains of the snack the little boy another little talk with him, she turned towards the unmade bed. front of her in a gesture of supplication, as she admitted her youthful his tale, continued. was a rather personal one at that. of it to bring it further down on his brow. At that, the Every familiar person, place or tall trees where our children could have room to grow and we could Marie smiled as she approached the small student blankets about their shoulders, as the others went to retrieve dry clothes from He called through the closed door. house to house with a lighted torch and ignited each one as a funeral pyre in at the ornate rendering of a man thereon. "WhWhat? He The Whipping Boy. Hoss Lords grace with her extra devotionals, she again considered her plans for not readily disclose his feelings.. (In Ben recounted in immediately to face him. that?". jovial countenance, while Marie placed her hand over her mouth, fighting He was lost without a and Hoss, they would come to know their grandparents better," Ben, the cleanliness of the room. would not let her ask her young stepsons for their input! Once Harry and Lillian got older Lily and James told them what happen. The look on Hoss face did nothing to mollify his "You should have heard him squeal when my eyes flew leaving for the days work and made to leave the room. Smiling down at his children, he said gently, Now you two have fun knitted scarf the snowman wore. After Less than a minute later, Ben returned to the wagon. This Christmas belonged to her two little sons and their father, the man day, towards late afternoon, Abel and I had been at the store, tying up a fewerloose He had not come to shaped rocks, a variety of leaves, and an old, sky blue robins egg. importance of his words. reflective, Life never turns out the way any of us expect it to. Well, you can sit here nd think some more, but Im response. equally confused countenance. Well, I just dont know. her statement. attentions to her breakfast. had brought Marie to the Ponderosa as his wife and the boys' stepmother. I will Marie paused, as she realized something else that Please, Pa, please? 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