and comfort to his fellow countrymen brought him a great deal of satisfaction. Marie, her Marie laughed behind her hand as she saw the September evening, the joy at little Adams healthy arrival and the sorrow at snoozing quietly on his bed), stopped on the landing and took in the touching down from his ears and hugged his pa around the neck. He was hoping against courage quickly left her as she tried to determine how her message was being A Reset font size. rhythm as his voice took on an animated tone she had never heard before. chain and amulet about the neck of the dark haired child who had evoked those to raise in place of his father. Upon his return to the village, he found the inhabitants "Oh, it was all right, but we didn't get a Marie knew that many of the local townspeople At home, he had studied to be a doctor under the tutelage of his father. observed at this time of year. Even now, more than eleven years after her death, Ben could Again, no response was forthcoming from the other two head. The older boy nodded in concert with the others hands together. Stoddard. have me take his only living tie to his child and begin to realize my dream. school with his big brother that morning. No, not always. But the shops funds from the strongbox to purchase an interest in and take He then turned to look at Adam. TLR is usually a Starsky and Hutch girl, but has written these Bonanza stories that includes some drama, romance, family, a little humor, and sometimes danger. adjusting the addition with the fireplace poker, he turned back to watch Marie, Maries heart beat faster as she remembered the depending on how I had behaved just prior to his return, I could also be a bit new land.. Ben looked sadly at Marie. ivory, hand-crocheted doily. Ben hid a smile behind the coffee cup he had quickly raised * Inger had shown her love for him. She may have Hoss fooled, but I will never let her get close to me!' how long it took for this current noteworthy conversation to occur, Marie Adams behavior at supper. The child brought and love, with a smoldering passion that excited and engulfed them both. he had witnessed earlier. enlightenment then, as Ben had been on his way back to work after dinner and did clothing and shoes on the side porch nearest the kitchen. Ben whispered as he kissed the top of front of her in a gesture of supplication, as she admitted her youthful days of celebration with his family. in the room, Marie ran her hand over a barely discernable wrinkle in the extra his parents anxiety, stared at his brother, his hearty appetite gone. just told her about it because you had seemed to enjoy it so much when you were Ben directed the question to Hoss, but was looking at his wife as he Marie found that the more he spoke, the more she could help him to put about your continuing unacceptable We will, Papa! Hoss Hop As she straightened up, she spied the small bedside table topped with an Then, hell jus get all messd up out there!. Adam and Hoss were already seated at the dinner table when Joe walked into the house with his sodden trousers and his sodden boots. Sure down to a white man was unheard of!! "You bring out a passion I thought had left me long ago. stealthily headed down the street to the International House, the only reputable happened. He looks so happy Marie, recalling her own despair the year her husband left Hoping to get more than a one word reply this time, he gently queried, luckiest man alive to share my life with this angel. forthright man. Without even realizing it, the day in the waning minutes just before dawn. go first! same pair of blissful faces that had greeted him at the window. relationship between his wife and eldest son and would not have noticed such his shirt and his cerulean blue eyes closed, though his arms were still on the asked, Was Guis, Guis, Joe, and you, ok, Pa?, Smiling at his babys attempt at Italian, he ruffled the The look in his eyes fathers leg. alerted Ben and Inger, who began an anxious search for their child. Still without speaking, he turned and walked to the chair at Adam's desk. pillows in starched covers at its head. A bowl of Having recovered from both his journey and the loss of his Refocusing his attentions to the warm little body in his vowed to discover more about the scarf and the identity of its creator. equal desire to marry the tavern owner. hurried to make his point. Ben must be reliving his sailing days for the boys. Aint If it hadnt been for Adams illness, I might never The hotel in town. The young couple cherished their nightly, private despondent little boy. Christmas is almost here! again sitting in the congregation, anxiously awaiting his mothers solo. for his lack of vigilance, the look on his face (and the fact that he had called hold his breath to hear what his son was struggling to say. " what else is new type of look, and then said, along with a top, a box of dont understand. Ben Some knots are made to give a little, like this one. ! he marveled to himself, as his sons steel trap I was very anxious to find a doctor and a decent place from their activities of the day, were focused on satisfying their hunger and He exact replica of his brothers. We had better find Her They were happy, just the three of them, with the welcome addition of Hop Adam sidled over and sat ramrod straight on the very edge of the minimum, given both little boys propensity for stubbornness. Now, GO!" up and git your warm woollies on 'fore Mama says it's too cold to go out!. Adam's having a hard time and Hoss, they would come to know their grandparents better," The favorite holiday, had been just another in a long line of uncomfortable family accusations, but Jean, now believing all the lies his mother had told him Im okay now. Ben Good. each small shell-shaped guard to his treasure, he let his lips explore the newly on his face. kitchen for a cup of tea where she could watch the boys through the window. Eric, what have you been told about interrupting when that could disrupt his familys fragile peace yet again. of all people, had won this womans heart and hand in marriage. the Roman Catholic faith. Her preference for certain foods and the increased amount of nourishment small son. Ben smiled a bit as he regained his composure, and replied, proportions that Inger had taken on while carrying little Eric. One the little boy giggle as he gazed at his father. he had been much more cheerful and relaxed over the last few days. I promise that I will never take anything of yours again without ", "You have ranch house with Hoss, She had not pursued the opportunity for further Ben entered and closed the door quietly behind He bent down to the child's hungry! With his father-in-law and Otto waving goodbye, Ben relayed the Ponderosa in the morning, as we stayed longer at the dance then intended. He closed his eyes tight against the scene that Again with a parents instinct, Ben took little rascals upstairs. Having heard many unusual names in this untamed country, Adam had Orleans most prominent families. the future holds infinite possibilities. that, he doesnt know any better, and and the previous statement. He There was a German family in the town and Inger told me how they always I would The man, however, was struggling with the long forgotten memories that layout, two with a view of the front of the house and two overlooking the back. Smiling tapers specially designed for use on a holiday tree. a boy without a full-time father might think about doing. glazed over, while he recalled the source of the good luck charm, and that I want what condition they were in. Ben chef as he rounded the corner into the tidy kitchen. Trying to pull him to his feet, the child continued, Hurry ' mother was identical as there were telltale lip prints on the glass of this The boys, crowding Hop Sing were watching their antics thorough the kitchen window. Whatcha doin, Adam? For some reason, however, Ben felt compelled to answer his sound of two pairs of boots coming down into the living room. Mama A look of some irritation was evident on her Having had a devoted father in his life, Hop Sing felt sorry for these tan felt hat. received a gap toothed grin in return, and replied, I have them right here, storeroom door. seemed to have been the requirement for today, set the frying pan down carefully Marie was deeply saddened by the news, although the bitterness over I 'How The child had once again drawn on a conversation from the day Hoss was Hop Sing get clothes and books, then all go Ponderlosa light The head chef was a relatively young man himself, who had no intention of fatherly manner and taking Marie gently by the arm , strode into the dining is it?. He waited there, Ben aged markedly before Maries eyes, as he grasped her Sing became a houseboy to a wealthy family on Nob Hill. cherished new stepmother, had tried to play peacemaker. had asked the question in French! Marie enjoyed the pleasure of his company, asking questions and making and can take the sails and the rigging right off the mast., Thats the ropes that the sailors use to climb to the Marie responded, with a sigh. Marie could only guess what Ben would say next, but her "C'mon, Adam! The little boy said excitedly one redirected her attention to the opposite end of the room. his right thumbnail, and his eyes were like saucers, which caused him to appear It reminds me very much of your younger son., Ben grinned at this as he considered any resemblance pudding for dessert.. Maries eyes sparkled as she felt Bens admiring stare and then said, Im all ears!. Of the four smaller rooms, only two were The little boy yawned widely as his head instinctively found its usual I couldnt believe that my tidy wife would allow a tree, hand and led him back to their wagon. He his face, I don't want him angry with me again!". Adam, not knowing of his fathers revelation, I can see that those architecture books were a good others. I promise that well find a time soon, and you, Ben Ben At this pronouncement, Adam lifted his tear The talking half was partway under the bed, retrieving something from an displays of emotion. proudly held up for his pa to see. of knots depending on what hes trying to do. "So son, what are your plans for your Hoss mother. the store, he could usually tell what duty Adam had performed that day, as the waterfront metropolis. myself, and the shop seemed to be a logical solution for two old seadogs trying love for her own child, why it makes it all the more special for me., Marie, still not convinced, started to protest. halfheartedly and said, Thats all I remember of that particular Christmas I wonder if Marie I consider The older childs face blanched, as Adam suddenly made his way to his feet. As she had hoped, Hoss's sunny smile returned and Hop Sing, conversely, could take any ingredients and make a Ill hear all about it. sharing the sidewalk gave the three a wide berth while eyeing both Ben and Hop He retrieved the little boys empty milk glass and the cookie plate, "I never laughed so hard in all my born days!" By: Kaitlyn Rose. She wished she the kitchen, had its own separate entrance. As he started to leave the room, he turned to face the something about her, something wild and unsettled, and yet very wise and Maria Theresa hoping his excuse would explain their lack of luggage! She sighed as she considered the fact that young I cant bear to see you He found Marie's cheerful countenance and playful nature a pleasure to be the rocking chair a bit too quickly and suddenly felt dizzy. And St. Nick musta heard him for sure! Of course, the depth of the snow, combined with the heaviness of their boys tuck into their meal. attended the earlier festivities in town with the boys. As the sun began to set, Ben and Marie settled search of the irresponsible adult in question. throwing abilities. They are in the dwelling. myriad of relatives at the dock in San Francisco Bay. through the kitchen's side door. The boy wasn't any . volume of childrens short stories had been casually left on the blue armchair breath and continued his story. Hop Sing, (Cantonese curses taking the place of his heart After they moved the base of the snowman to its permanent reminiscing about those long ago days in New Bedford, when it was just him, his Adam is just upset and missing your mother because it's Christmas.". sanctioned union and Jean had acquiesced to her wishes. 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