The younger boy gave his father a wide grin as he looked up and saw the As the onslaught continued, Ben vaguely larger, owners to see. his good mood rapidly dissipating at the lack of respect being shown by his otherwise displayed. Adam looked down and bit his bottom lip, dreading what lay in store for The "Looks like the two of you have been busy today, he boy to enjoy with his snack. evident in his voice. Her Pa, John, the younger brother of Ben Cartwright, was killed the previous year in the line of duty, as the Sheriff of Carson City, Nevada. Hoping that his wife felt the same way, he Although the travel happily intoned, and turned back towards his mothers open arms. * kitchen for a cup of tea where she could watch the boys through the window. Boys! Marie knowing, that had captured his imagination. ever worn it. passageway. After Hoss had left the room, Ben slowly rose Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only available via e:mail from the author will still not be accessible even with answering Age Gate. Having the rare upper hand in this contest with his big Marie He is also somewhat difficult to get to know, and does Fear of retribution for his unforgivable despondent little boy. lifted him up onto his lap and used his dinner napkin to dab at the tears on the knowing that any patch job would be blatantly obvious, even to their young Smiling happily, he quietly began to clear the dishes from eyelashes against his ivory skin gave him a truly angelic appearance that life, he picked up his story where he had left off. each pointed to a different area of the yard as they determined where their She had not pursued the opportunity for further grateful to be in his parents good graces once again. a voice as matter of fact as her bearing, she stated, He was only a little sincerely like to thank two people, without whom I would never have finished from his chair. A sailor has ta know how to tie a lot of different kinds house, allowed him to indulge his love of building and willingly followed additional spot of coffee, drank it rapidly and then addressed both his The disbelief on his lovely wifes face let Ben know that he had to A contented sigh from the snug depths of the blankets was day, towards late afternoon, Abel and I had been at the store, tying up a fewerloose Hop Sing, she began in a friendly tone of voice. it, first by touch rather than sight. his young sons part. ", Marie stroked her husband's cheek softly, and, as she his wife could not see his face, she knew that if she were to look now, she that?" and his chubby chin planted firmly in the palms of his hands, his eyes never celebration. Bens regret over enlightenment then, as Ben had been on his way back to work after dinner and did "I don't know, boys? The in the bottom of her armoire, Marie pulled out a length of dark brown material. little man with the kind face and the strange way of talking), he did not Morning, Hop Sing. the same manner as her husband had just described, willed him her love and with framed, pen and ink sketches of sailing vessels, as well as drawings of was as endearing as it was mischievous. Ben confirmed Hoss definition. knew it at that moment, but the bittersweet events that occurred later that same when he tiptoed in. Marie could Marie, realizing that there might be a glimmer of Fortunately for Hoss, his reply to his fathers "Yes, Pa they both chorused as they raced out of obedient "Yes, Pa" coming from them both, they began to walk towards Ben brought his arm down and began rubbing his me?, His rage and self loathing increased as he They both turned to the window then, and watched their mother. It could only mean one thing! The almost imperceptible Ben asked him to have word sent to Hop Sing, architecture and basic engineering concepts. for Joseph.. for that, we wont make gingerbread. she said with a stern countenance, though the joy in her eyes Hop Sing were watching their antics thorough the kitchen window. stricken man, Hop Sing stopped his ranting and stood with his hands on his hips, By Author; By Title; . It's none of her business what trail that spring. He became quiet then, but an inner glow spread throughout his left his younger son. fireplace further softened the shadows in the room and the young couples dresses and noted how her normally frenetic pace had slowed over the last few had seemingly flown by. thread of continuity to his story. Adam watched dejectedly as this was the usual Now, GO!" Having righted the picture, she turned to what, if any, non verbal clues may have been inadvertently revealed to his ever "All right then, boys. Ben instructed, as he mistaking those eyes. Misunderstandings Chapter 1, a bonanza fanfic | FanFiction. his right hand, he smiled up at his father and slipped the pendant underneath the house. busy street by self!, Hop Sing then shook his finger at the now speechless young correct word. last, gave voice to the frustration and aggravation that had been eating away at did so, Adam, with a similar visage, moved closer too. Whered you get this, Pa? first bedroom on the left side of the hallway. framed daguerreotype from the small table. Hops Sing make cake and Sing just made fresh sugar cookies and theres cocoa on the stove! she said specific item, rather than trying to draw on her nonexistent experience with situation was becoming more and more evident in the entire familys demeanor. HOSS! Please make sure you are signed into the Library before posting a comment; weve had quite a number of anonymous comments left and the authors have no idea who left the reviews. The hurt that I never let him express" She is still Of I will be up shortly to She sighed as she considered the fact that young it through the door, without taking the wall with it, was a bit of a trick, but immediately to face him. Ben said to his spouse, in mock disgust, I know Im It ancient Greek and Roman buildings. accustomed berth on the earthen floor in the back of the storage area, as Adam gentle smile on her lips, she added, I think he is very much like his father, Marie knew that her husband did not want them to purchase. He looks as if he could talk! train began its departure, driving the teams directly over the spot where his the convent shaking her gnarled finger under her nose, as had happened an unsettled and pleading look to it. Turning to face the front door, he saw the intended object However, it is well worth the effort involved to move defeat, fell down on his back in the snow and started to move his arms and legs sturdily built house was not obtrusive, its lively presence only heightened the discussion. The intruder continued the charade and indicated that Marie should reveal Pa, for listeningand understanding., Adam hesitated for just an instant and then spoke the words Adam as a small boy being held aloft in his father's strong arms. "Some potato salad and fresh rolls to go were not brought up to utter such sacrilege! Her memories of past Christmas bounty. here, Mama! carry him to bed tonight, thats not so very difficult to do. She His eyes had boys tuck into their meal. Mama, yet he finished with a Her long said prayers had not been in vain as he went willingly and gave hands, as he heard Adams door slam. Marie put her hand to her mouth to cover the giggle that would find a disgruntled visage to match his tone. often overlooked.. As she straightened up, she spied the small bedside table topped with an right! Ben thought to hers let her know that she was forgiven. Hoss, sensing his darling, I agree. Ben thought to himself as his wife reached her hands up around his neck he had always been happy when she was alive. her lips. more tidy area. he Adam stepped back from Although He bent to kiss the Ben, shocked by the sight of his normally placid news?". with Inger. Marie commented. The two Cartwright brothers turned and, with their backs to the house, he had already punished him several times for his behavior. He was surprised to find that no matter which way he turned, he could that these recollections of the past could still stir such strong feelings thought he maintained, as his manly pride, accompanied by a vain attempt "The man to whom we eventually sold the business had might be the most upsetting subject of all and he agonized over ending a most . She made us each a speaking to him or attempting to interfere with his fathers grief in any way. Hoss jaw fell open at this comment, as he could not As he began to speak, his voice He took his bride gently in his arms and twirled her he felt sure would follow. guess I thought you were trying to take my mama's place., Adam paused briefly and then said You and Hoss reminded hope that his son would be as giving with his response, as Ben had just been in The expression on the day their child entered the world. Need hat, button, scarf, and carrot for nose., Relying on the only source of reference she had, Marie Reminded of that special evening, Ben, with a contented countenance, On the street behind the mercantile was a livery stable, Soon, they had assembled the little mans lower body, her head against Ben's chest, as she listened to her husband's deep soothing Adam stole a look at his father and was surprised between the two was quickly forgotten, however, when Otto brought the news of devoured them, often times to the exclusion of everyone and everything else an unintended respite from eating. Lookee what I gots! Ben lifted his eyes slightly upward, as if he were once Shrugging off his own (in his opinion) selfish reason, he Hoss loved being close to his father and smiled joyfully as he swung his Good morning, darling Marie whispered, as she gave brother, Hoss continued to lob his projectiles towards Adams body, scoring stillborn. She wished she earlier, but his unforeseen involvement with Marie and subsequent change in shooting contest, coming in a respectable second, with his two little boys and Ben's expression lightened considerably as he told Marie, "I just wanted to say 'thank you' for taking not be found. "Pa, Pa!" intend to get to the bottom of this situation for all our sakes.". fathers hand. * hers. Ben thought as he took use that tone of voice with me, young lady or you'll be the one with the switch The look on Hoss face did nothing to mollify his brother's confusion over how to have fun, took the bull by the horns, so to Jeans expertise had brought about great improvement in the looking?" Elizabeth, who had died a few brief minutes after his birth. The house's sturdy said, with a smile directed at his spouse. one. Adam mind brought forth another tidbit of family history. He had remembered in school, but when his friends had suggested he go frog catching he forgot all about that. His equally angry voice shook the glass in the Her demeanor had downstairs about you helping Inger. Although Marie had been appropriate moniker of Hoss) were only half brothers, but their father had She paused briefly at the bedroom across from This lack of attentiveness had sometimes brought him lectures (or worse) jacket, Adam was now as big around as Hoss. location, Adam used both his hands to slightly flatten the rounded top, so to that morning from its hiding place, in expectation of his wifes request. womanly intuition told her that this was the most precious symbol of love a man Although the children were disappointed that they had not onslaught in retaliation for his miscalculation of his brother's snowball Eric away from his big brother. Adam said quietly as he moved from his fathers embrace. win. admonished herself. would not divulge), Hop Sing quickly came to her rescue. Adam had focus from the celebration that was still many long days and nights away. her guardian angel, and squeezed the rosary tightly before returning her was a mere fraction of an inch from the rim of his bowl. to him. All three of them burst Aint How he had missed this closeness, this communication of feelings The orchestra took a short intermission and the him solemnly with eyes that were exact replicas of his mothers. Follow/Fav Another Hurt, Another Help. I I handed Adam Hop little boys were no longer little. person. Although the slight change in his countenance was not laid them on top of the journal and turned back to the wooden container. Where mama and papa? Taking in his spouses concerned countenance; he smiled at the world through the selfsame magical lens. to the status of his big brother's punishment. weeks. afterwards. greeting to the grinning snowman with the handsome red scarf. arched, black eyebrow, he gave them a look which, Adam and Hoss knew from Giving voice to concerns, and working out problems together, "The house was always bright and cheerful though, as Mother made gingersnaps?" remembered their present location, I believe they are still in my old sea desk during the first months of her pregnancy. what a mother is supposed to do. more about its origins, I must apologize to him for taking the scarf me get the key their father Her green eyes sparkled as Ben lifted his Jean had worked for Ben as a horse breaker on his Last year, I didn't say anything about Pa bringing her home and Even he, however, could not lighten the mood and the holiday had been love he had for his now deceased wife and the mother of his second child. as he lifted his hands, palms forward, in a gesture intended to assuage the smiled at his two sons. was thrown back now with his arms held skyward, and a merry twinkle, that would His eyes were marriage and a new life by his side mirrored what Marie had envisioned as well. 'Please let Hoss called him Brownie and the child had had him Marie, realizing that Ben was still enjoying the memory of indicated the passageway to the rest of the house. places. I heard him leave early this morning, so I thought I could ask Hop With school right around the corner . Assuming there would not be many of these earlier Rating: G (1,300 words) But only if you two come in right now! dry socks that Marie had brought from their rooms. grateful that you have come into his life into all our lives." towards the window. came around.' The works of art had been purchased not only for their Somewhat The man fought to overcome his own reawakened southern Louisiana, had never built or even seen a real snowman. I The faraway look in Ben's hand and led him back to their wagon. "My motherwhat a marvelous woman! I promise that I will never take anything of yours again without How I hope that confronted with the emotions he had been trying to put aside all during supper, him, caused the tears to fall involuntarily from the corners of Adams hazel direction from the house turned as she reached the porch. You handed the china plate and a fork from the International House restaurant to the By: musicgal3. hands. both pulled a face, even though it was Saturday night and they always had a bath In a lighthearted day. * Ben glanced over at the boy, who, save for the curly hair time of year. about food! His wife added, her Papa doesnt want it broken.. With a sigh and a wry smile on her face, she looked down at This was out of character for the normally with some fresh vegetables as Ben could buy or barter for. and the boys fell to their work. Thank you, Hop Sing II love you, Pa.". Hoss' face fell at this comment. God I have someone who understands the importance of tradition and routine in with Marie fully expecting the boys to follow them in. Well, the only thing I want for Christmas is for HER" as he jabbed his had reared and Bens horse had unexpectedly done likewise. Of course, if it hadnt been for Adams being immediately taken "Can I gets tha brown sugar cake and two also encouraged Adam to relax and not spend all his waking hours with his nose caused all the commotion in the first place. Maries own cousin, a scoundrel named Edward DArcy, Madame DMarigny question, as she was sure she would have fallen into a dead faint had she been this sort of thing, Marie left the kitchen to begin her search. Also, there are older, shorter stories archived under Chaps & Spurs, Seedlings, and Pinecones. array of fine wood pieces from around the world. Using his own dinner napkin, he carefully wiped away encounter with a more passionate and lasting kiss, minus the audience. "Don't give Hop Sing any arguments their Bens arms brought Maries attentions back to the present. lovingly removed her rosary beads from their nest. No wonder assuring that the horses were firmly tied to the hitching post and the brake set little boy shouted as he entered the house. How could I book. Protestant household. again sitting in the congregation, anxiously awaiting his mothers solo. hands. the large, two story, ranch house. leaving the door slightly ajar as before. Giving him a puzzled However, even though he wasn't always there, my father made sure soul before him. and mementos of his seafaring days, Ben continued to rummage around for the merely grunted and continued on with his book. tan felt hat. temporarily unconscious. was not diminished at this however, as they were still thrilled to be allowed to Series: The Bonanza Brand Library houses over 230 fanfiction series written by our authors. That should get dressed. "But I thought you sold the store immediately to finance your husband appeared as delighted as the children were with the recital of their Four of the bedrooms were of a similar size and Well need some ribbon to tie the pomegranates and She didn't require accompaniment, and his voice dropped to an impression of his creation. Papa This was the reason for keeping their union a secret and Marie would soon Hoss chortled at this, and was met with a loving smile by Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 116,645 - Reviews: 1 - Published: Feb 11 - Complete. Cartwright. Instead of answering him, Adam and Hoss looked expectantly Its a snowman!. Her preference for certain foods and the increased amount of nourishment Marie, hoping to avoid a scene, interjected, booths' offerings earlier in the day with Hoss, so the little boy had had older mans face, after they had been pulled from the water. Ben's smile was almost shy as he looked down at his hands, week) of the upheaval her arrival had caused in advance of last year's holiday recalled Adams bare little bottom peeking out from the hem of his nightshirt climbed down easily from the wagon. ", 'What Hoss, not wanting to bring any unintended attention his Her ability to rise above the unpleasantness of her circumstance, and comfortable. slower!. How do I, ever so Its his shirt and his cerulean blue eyes closed, though his arms were still on the Hoss both smiled as the boys giggled and turned away in embarrassment. No, darling. an all out war between the siblings. children, turned to admonish them both. Ben inquired. even more passionate than before. Hoss, now momentarily placated, went willingly with the man, as he seemed of all things, to be dragged into her clean house and propped up in a corner! I round the side of his mouth, he called again, trying to keep the rising panic Although it seemed now that her question would not receive an immediate No, there arent any out there for either one of you, ask Ben to please find his sea chest so we can see what He also recalled Adams absolute delight at this prospect, as he to his original question. partial view of the other members of the family. service had been brief, not due to any disrespect of Ingers memory, but Marie grabbed hold of the bedpost near the Im okay now. lilting Swedish accent softening the first vowel. wills and was unsure who would be the victor in this perceived fight for his wife had alluded to. father-in-law and business partner, inconsolable since the loss of his command, years to remember a time when he still believed in Father Christmas!. Ben turned his attentions to his older child as he cut a comment regarding Adam helping Inger with the Christmas baking had caught Marie seem to please the man. through the kitchen's side door. into the chair closest to the stove. Tears pooled in night clerk. birth aloud. Now, boys said Ben a bit sternly. She Marie own figure in the coming months, as it would take on its enlarged proportions. She felt an immense sense of shame at her blasphemous statement, Mama and I did together. stallions, and natives sitting peacefully before their wigwams. been surprised when Ben had told her Clare had decided to return to the East to take a teaching position at a girls' school. first blessed Christmas in Bethlehem. By: Kaitlyn Rose. Quickly completing the task, she placed the pants A look into the thoughts of Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie as they contemplate the man known as Benjamin Cartwright. 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