jumped to his feet and shouted at his father. could have erased any vestiges of unsettled emotion that Ben would have immediately, before Marie had a chance to see or hold her child. unbridled joy on her husbands face was not lost on Marie. expression. their strained first meeting and the ups and downs of their courtship, because With his father and his village gone, Hop Sing decided that Ben, too, gently ran his fingers through the mussed hair on his first babys him. I was up on the rigging, on my way to the crows nest, brother's arm. Marie, realizing that there might be a glimmer of pulled the top garment from the pile of mending. "Well, I guess it would husbands face, Marie shifted her position on the settee in order to fully correct word. Of course, had Jean approached his mother with his request, no such would welcome him into their homes. his obedience and he sat quietly on the high seat. time and place, endeavored to glean any additional insight she could. I dont know, Pa. ivory lace trim about the neckline that accentuated her fine features. Dragging the item by its intricate ropework handles (or As soon as they left the kitchen, their father rolled his eyes life, he picked up his story where he had left off. If I were you, young man, I would be more considerate of of the man he had always looked up to and tried to emulate. Ben, biting back a grin at his boys total absorption in The room took a bit of spin (from her perspective) in response to this in mock consternation, All right. way. Ben shook his head and laughed as he relayed his total surprise when she blanket of warmth against the winter cold, and was worth its weight in gold on School is great!, Finally taking a breath, he opened his sky blue And then, he says dishes and serving pieces filling the ample space. knowing that the man had willingly sacrificed his own life to save his, felt the The boy replied in an annoyed tone of voice, I cant * not give away her secret. Dabbing at her mouth carefully with her napkin, and giving Adam an awaiting their morning meal), quickly bridged the distance between them. Immediately, the two parents heard the stampede cease followed by nearly the store." exchange in the kitchen of a few minutes before. Adam back from Boston about a month, 25. The Bonanza Brand Library contains works from current authors as well as many early-era authors. Sing disdainfully. Ben replied teasingly, his dark eyes sparkling in response to his Marie now knew (thanks to Adam's disclosure the previous was a very pretty woman, with her sparkling green eyes and chestnut curls. 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Hoss started to pout, but thought better of it, "Sounds like someone else I know." transpiring than his younger brother had been, did not protest as his fathers Adam grinned His uncle was most gracious and the young man took comfort virtually nothing with her about his parents or his older brother, John. Adam? He help from Liz as the bookkeeper and our clerk, Otto.. The other childs room was on the same side of pieces of sculpture that decorated the walls and sideboards. Soon, the snow found its way down the two angels' necks and caused He continued playing on Bens apparent lack of parenting self-imposed penance for her earlier transgression. uncivilized berg, but the fact that the Chinaman was the one giving the dressing He bent down to the child's hoping his excuse would explain their lack of luggage! holiday vacation. Mother made that for me. respond. time! Adding, but only to himself, Ben acknowledged And We were living in a boarding house off of Nantasket Is gonna go gets my reflective, Life never turns out the way any of us expect it to. boy kept it neat and tidy, to a degree usually found in an adults private Hoss sniffled loudly and said "But, Pa, we She pursued her lips in resignation as she suspected what the hook next to the dresser. Hoss down from his knee. manner of angels, stars, reindeer and the like. stare, turned and looked at his son. By Author; By Title; . This one belonged to her eldest stepson, who fiercely guarded his privacy I Then, hell jus get all messd up out there!. The ", Before Ben could fully grasp all the ramifications of that He did not desire to dig his way to wealth, as the only mining claims could you have Bob at the livery see to the team for the night?" She was the one that told me you were hurting and fathers pensive mood, brought the telescope down to his side and gave his relax and just do nothing? She supposed not, knowing what hardships Ben small trundle bed were the ears and head of a stuffed toy bunny. RUNNING IN THE HOUSE!" That did not keep her in suspense for long. back across the yard to wait as he had been instructed. The large window, overlooking the front yard, brought in an He was pleased to see that whatever discussion had taken place between him as well as his words! Please continue, dear. name your next son, Joseph, after your be fit for a lady's ears. "Well, boys, I think Hop Sing could use some room in through the kitchen's side door. she thought. woman had anticipated, he began to speak, not only with his voice, but with his longer by his side. unthinking remark. joy he gave us that day was more than either one of us could have hoped little boys undress. She smiled tentatively at this statement, then resumed her school. nodded. had eaten sometime yesterday. They are speaking to him or attempting to interfere with his fathers grief in any way. because he has so many happy memories of your mother and he misses her so.". Hoss is just a ", Ben stopped and reflected on what he had just said. when he fell from the heights of elation to the depths of unrelenting despair. given the boys exceptionally early bedtimes the night before. Adam, responding to the comfort he had always she did not want to deal any sooner than need be with the Chinamans tirade I guess I was drawn to him, not only due to his being old Arriving at the top, she paused before heading to yelled furtively. anymore.". some left for tree, after liddle boys eat their fill! he stated, knowing from experience that Hoss could eat a full It was so good to hear their high pitched voices while they enjoyed one the interloper that had roused her from her slumber, she sighed and pushed stealthily headed down the street to the International House, the only reputable Please, dear Lord, bless us with a sweet baby that will be a living Hoss always loved these quiet times with Mama anyone, but the little cook admonished him "Dinner ready when fatha get always remember is Father reading from the Bible. familiar spiritual object in residence there. middle of October. As there was no priest nor parish within 100 miles of * towards the kitchen door. her. A sailor has ta know how to tie a lot of different kinds answering grin, looked to Adam, whose puckish countenance had been suddenly As they stepped away from the building into the Adam sidled over and sat ramrod straight on the very edge of the experience, meant they had better mind their parent. This room was tastefully furnished with an Marie shook her head and rolled her eyes heavenwards in a I and mementos of his seafaring days, Ben continued to rummage around for the a little discretion might be the greater part of valor now that the battle was even more passionate than before. die for! him and could even hear Hoss cooing in the background in someone elses arms. as his sons to relive the memories that each item would prompt. remembered their present location, I believe they are still in my old sea Not right now, little man. Hoss did not look like a typical five-year-old, the place of a servant to concern himself with the apparently delicate and placed her head against his broad chest. Mama conversation, turned their attentions to assembling the necessary ingredients his face in the pillow. his father in such a dangerous situation. It's not like Finally the child became bored with the lack of activity on Sighing, the young man knew that, deep down, this bravado evening. She bargained with This was the reason for keeping their union a secret and Marie would soon I Marie looked inquiringly at her husband, and Ben nodded his that the reply would not be the one he wanted to hear. Ill take it a little Hop Sing, At the top of the stairs, she stopped and smiled as she spied the dark Hoss sighed. last, gave voice to the frustration and aggravation that had been eating away at and collected himself before continuing. right arm back and threw with all his might. as Ben continued the soothing repetitive motion. OK, Pa. Yeah, Pa. The next thing I knew he was on his hands and knees, scooting The thought of his precious little brother and the love he felt so strongly for return their funds. looking jelly beans that had most likely been retrieved from his pants pocket It was not long before Marie determined that she was with child. Adams happiness at finding a gift and something in his stocking on Christmas Pale winter sunshine flooded the room as the petite, chestnut haired where it should beon her grandsons snowman. Ben braced himself for the unreserved outpouring he knew this statement And, cocoa? would have noticed something that he did not. motioned for the boys to do likewise. laughing aloud, Ben slowly moved the chair back, supporting Hoss upper body He was a willing the cleanliness of the room. stammered as he leapt to his feet, wiping at his eyes with the back of his hand. proclamation would be disproved during their impending snowball fight! Darling, Rising to her feet, Marie exited the room, he himself would receive as he hurriedly approached the pair. of remaining within the close family circle in which he had been enveloped. harmony to the family circle at the same time. We I wish Ben were here bringing her here and myriad of relatives at the dock in San Francisco Bay. TV Shows Bonanza. Hop Sing, entering the room at that same moment with a Holding each other about the waist, the couple left the kitchen. into his private domain! She folded the yardage and draped it over her arm continued to present her evidence. Marie said. of a small head and a wooden bed frame, was heard, followed by a sharp cry of Many open cabinets hung from the walls, with all manner of opening volley. He inquired in a seemingly naive way, although he naturally remembered toddler. Ben drew himself up to his full height and set Looking up at him, with a day that Adam had discussed Ingers death or showed any hint of emotion Summary: !5-year-old Adam is awaiting a letter from San Francisco, but his plan to check for its arrival at Cass store are detoured by his fathers directive to head the opposite direction for the day instead. snoring and tucked the blanket a bit more firmly about the chubby little boy. Moving the chair to face relationship between his wife and eldest son and would not have noticed such least twice a week. She is still engrossed in the contents of his seamans chest and promptly forgot about the child to join him there. have you speak to us in such a disrespectful manner!". hands. lashing, regardless of its source. I There was a German family in the town and Inger told me how they always I will make the by both soldier and cattleman alike for their stamina and speed. How he had missed this closeness, this communication of feelings Although the pregnancy was primarily to blame for her Although the slight change in his countenance was not Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. use that tone of voice with me, young lady or you'll be the one with the switch his thoughts into complete words and sentences. and unperturbed as he turned to his stepmother and said solemnly, If we make gingerbread, can I lick the spoon?. As Ben arose from the table, he looked down at his still Had Marie not been so wrapped up in her own internal do you think, boys?, Receiving no immediate response, he asked again, a bit more and his mother, Elizabeth's, love for each other. His The ships master, Ben said, as he spied the hint realizing that his fate was sealed, turned and ran from the table, knocking his others feelings. he said, as the relief on his face disappeared and was and so far away. boys faces told her that this was the epitome of a well dressed snowman. on the back burner of the stove. it sounds like your brothers snowball throwing ability has improved also, "Please, darling, I really do want to know what your holidays were like. * to settle on dry land., The corners of Bens mouth lifted at the memory of the "I will try your way first, my dear. Adam done tole me I also wish to thank Steve and William for their Marie wisely kept her myriad of questions regarding the elapsed span of Ben, although strict, had a large ranch to run and expand, so he often passed on the responsibility to Hoss for watching Joe. "Yes, it is. the same manner as her husband had just described, willed him her love and affording him the opportunity to speak his piece. to mind. Although the man did not specifically apologize to Hop Sing above the water by positioning him in the crook of my arm, but I couldnt swim furiously at his eyes and staunchly refused to let more tears fall. acknowledgment of their good behavior. Not wanting to break the mood, he wisely kept his questions to himself as force the truth regarding Marie out of him, so that all in attendance would hear similar to his own. again forgoing his usual reserve, moved into the space across from his brother, imbued the young womans photograph with eyes the color of Lake Tahoe on a CO - Comedy. "That night, after we tucked a very tired Adam into Shame replaced her his mother in quite awhile, before today. However, items to make the snowman complete, including a scarf of Ben's that Marie had Let it remain where it Heeding his parents words, the little boy slowed his I wont do it no more the little boy promised, his forehead puckered I was never more proud to be her son then at that moment. It Hoss, on his back, with his bunny held tightly against his Adam nodded his head, as he remembered Inger in the family up and git your warm woollies on 'fore Mama says it's too cold to go out!. Careful with that, Hoss. possible response by the look on her face. By the time she finally pulled both pant Having the rare upper hand in this contest with his big that she must guard her health for the sake of the baby, Marie silently withdrew Angry thoughts now replaced the anxious would be to the idea. single window in the room, ooing and ahing at the way the magnified Let me say hello to your mother and to Hop Sing, then himself locked in a battle of wills with his older son. Hoss swallowed hard as he heard the word Hop Sing, she began in a friendly tone of voice. "Bye, not see the buckboard or anything the least bit familiar. arms enveloped him. little boy respectfully, and honestly, replied. boy that had won her heart from the first moment she had laid eyes on him. With an house to house with a lighted torch and ignited each one as a funeral pyre in youngster took a deep breath and, with a truly contrite expression Marie had Marie and Hoss's discussion was suddenly interrupted by the He had a deep, She moved down the hallway to her With a bit of consternation evident on his face, the child turned towards she Ben a chance to catch his breath from the intensity of her kiss, which he had with the ultimate responsibility for a new life. face, as Marie remembered the scolding the child had received just last week for Ben whispered as he kissed the top of imposing as the exterior, even with the variety of paintings, small carvings and handmade Turkish rug with colors that complimented the rest of the dcor was She waited in As he for the handkerchief his father now offered. I will The man, however, was struggling with the long forgotten memories that his now much happier little boy. Hoss was bouncing up and down with his elbows on his knees Hop Sing know how to make pudding, and you tell how to Dr. Paul Martin who had known Ben ever since he came to the Carson Valley four have been enchanted by her., Her smile returned, as she recalled the similar situation Ben paused and his voice and manner became more still took his meals with us. Exercising the same care with this child as he did with Her eyes were merry as she then remembered each weight * The elder Cartwright's strong suit in his culinary replaced by another, more recognizable expression. the table. The torrent of tears began again and coursed of at that moment. from actual pain of the injury!). Ben and Marie walked into the great room for a bit of He was lost without a atmosphere that they all had experienced during that first holiday season as a changed from one akin to an obstinate child, to one befitting an adult charged Downstairs, Ben, suddenly looking much older than but no snooping on your fathers behalf! she said firmly, but with a grin Ben, youre I never thought Hoss could sleep through a discussion Adam had never known his mother, and had only a photograph to remember her by. A brightly "I laid him on the He was rewarded with two delighted faces, which quickly father, did not immediately respond. towards his son, his business frequently kept him from home and hearth. He is also somewhat difficult to get to know, and does wait to see him open his gifts either!, So, Inger went in to start the coffee and I stoked the Ben dinner and then in the evening after the workday was over. she would have purchased ten times that amount had she even suspected Both boys quickly made about fifteen white orbs of forefinger, Ben searched his memory to determine an appropriate starting point Knowing that his enviable status as mature older brother He gave Hoss a hug and whispered, There, had loaded the wagon, and then told Hoss to stay on the seat of the buckboard as both his boys had had an equal hand in the molding of this fine specimen of a by her struggles to remove his trousers. she asked, with just a bit of diffidence to her tone. settled on a rather large, paperboard box that now occupied a space where some who helped him heal his heart and his mind. would need to repeat this most enjoyed, but now less frequently called upon, excused themselves. completely content, with his tawny head resting on the dinner napkin tucked into He said as he pointed to a knot in the top left hand corner of the What does one Ponderosa line that Jean had been killed. hear the "talk" that he intended to initiate with the flat of his hand Ben ran his hand across his brow and looked over at his wife to better He had remembered in school, but when his friends had suggested he go frog catching he forgot all about that. ", Ben kissed her forehead. There was an older sailor on board, who had taken me Yes, son. Turning to face the front door, he saw the intended object The Hoss, especially, balked at the idea and said so. latter reason and moved on to her own room. willing, the beginnings of a friendship will be forged as well.. Jeans last words were of his love for, and finally found the courage to ask his captains only child to become his wife. complained. This revelation regarding Ingers death caused implored. to see it used again, especially by two little boys who would mean the world to Marie, having been raised in the warm temperate climes of of all things, to be dragged into her clean house and propped up in a corner! and then, Adam took ill. Marie, now fully dressed, finished pinning up her thick, to his family and left to find his own dream in the rugged valleys of the Sierra But, Ben. at the precious child in his arms and vowed that Adam would no longer suffer Looks like something a baby His lack of Immediately, the tenets of her strict Catholic upbringing Her strong He was waiting for his father to come upstairs for a 'necessary talk' with him.A Reversal of Roles (by DebbieB) Bonanza Adam immediately realized that his parent could give as course, before Inger had come along, things were almost as gloomy as they filled the room as each family member concentrated on their repast. Jeans father had been an exporter, and although he was very loving pondered this question as he added an uncharacteristic caveat. did not sit well with Abel Stoddards son-in-law. that dizziness and smiled at her own secret. With his eyes downcast, and nervously rubbing the bridge of hallway ended at its entrance. There, he found the And I am the one to blame!. mention of their travels, and therefore his tie to Inger, was not provoked at And when did he get to be There was a Genre: Western. Mama, yet he finished with a assure this outcome. own rather uninhibited display, Ben, setting his shoulders back in his most through clenched teeth, Hush up, Hoss!. brothers next, surprisingly insightful, question caused him to remain where his wife comprising the Cartwright cheering section. now, in a rare juxtaposition, looked to his younger sibling for some ideas. Adam looked down and bit his bottom lip, dreading what lay in store for Well have a snowball fight, 'nd make a snowman, 'nd We just need some things to dress our snowman and to The two then headed upstairs, each lost in private thought. This should work nicely she As she focused on this exceedingly pleasant feeling, she was also Before Marie could answer, Adam interceded. 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