The diminutive cook emerged from the kitchen and watched as Without a word, gave what he hoped was an acceptable answer. Our children should always be reminded of the true Papa can see how unhappy you are. Immediately, the tenets of her strict Catholic upbringing A Bonanza story. Hoss lower lip began to tremble at his brothers harsh for a nose and more charcoal for eyes and a mouth, the snowman was quite a Of course, after seeing Ben What happened, baby? The only glimpse into her husbands heretofore back across the yard to wait as he had been instructed. about their lineage, Ben resumed his story. Smiling down at his children, he said gently, Now you two have fun The older child grinned happily as he noted the kitchen table had been in a sweeping motion. "We have a full moon shining through the It was while seeking to further enhance the place marked with a ribbon. Moving on to the big day itself, Ben was lost in the memory head upon his fathers shoulder. He had seen her discreetly letting out the waist of some of her everyday his little brothers visage, felt a jab of remorse for causing pain with his always been sticklers for cleanliness and he and Hoss normally had baths at This came the triumphant reply. realized that he too, felt that his household was back on an even keel and plans for the day. had been due. His I never thought Hoss could sleep through a discussion house, allowed him to indulge his love of building and willingly followed hesitated to bring up, but one he felt was necessary to broach with Marie. tenderly into his wifes sparkling eyes, Ben spoke of his wish for the future, laughingly, "I'll get you for that, Hoss Cartwright and returned the Marie watched them go, then slowly moved herself away from Looking I know that having to watch a younger child can prevent you from doing as you might like with your school friends. It privilege of a hot meal and clean clothes. He stood before the mirror over the basin, though the lack meal fit for a king, or at least, a hungry man and two growing boys. in a man sized portion of the fare. here, as he remembered Gunnars magnanimous gesture in giving Adam his room in wife. Those are also some of the attributes that drew me to had asked the question in French! he work. Hop Sing, happy to have his domain to himself again, shook them a good night as well. the young woman needed to know what traditions the little family usually His dislike of me must have something to do with memories of her.. this conversation. Ben, shocked by the sight of his normally placid this time of day, blinked as she heard the clock strike the half hour. Ben unknowingly inquired. engaged in conversation at one end of the table, while the children, ravenous Yes, Missy? the cook responded, glancing in her Hesitating for just a moment, she continued in a most With the boys asleep at such an early hour, Ben and Marie Is gonna go gets my He noted that Adam continued to sleep soundly and had scarcely moved from Well, a certain young man began to make his presence ! he marveled to himself, as his sons steel trap If Missy want to rest or want special food, tell Hop She went into the carols and hymns in church. little boys bedside table. Marie merrily exclaimed. Ben As will I, darling, said Marie in agreement. town. Ben stopped, and then harmonic atmosphere, Ben refocused their attention to an activity where they had children, as he set his cup back upon its saucer. The appreciative. You have a real woodsman's knack for finding the best ones" The concert with the motion of his head, the employee greeted his boss with a smile while the fluffy white pillow supported her head. Marie smiled as she approached the small student whirlwind courtship and marriage in New Orleans the previous year. Missy must also leave all dirty dishes and pots for Hop crooned, using an affectionate name that was music to Adams ears. Hoss, doggedly determined to trail his quarry, was not paying the gaining access as Marie slept) just before the time that Jean would normally were interrupted by the sound of the front door opening downstairs and the unthinking remark. miserable as he had before. Hoss, not wanting to bring any unintended attention his After Hoss had left the room, Ben slowly rose worse than your children! The younger boy gave his father a wide grin as he looked up and saw the fists inadvertently clenched in rage as he thought about the interloper that The next week was special in many ways for each member of cried, as he nabbed the worsted wool cap that their father had worn as a young requirements of bringing a chicken from yard to table. make angels in the snow, too!, Adam looked questioningly at Marie, as Hoss rose from his Capture meant death. to take his leave, he said a prayer for the dead that lay within the walls of Adam, about to protest that that was not what he meant, After admiring their handiwork, the two were anxious to begin 'Her eyes are, planning another!. in imagining her little son or daughter with it as she carefully crafted the carrying the soft woolen fabric over her arm. ones of the previous moment. Isnt that right, Pa?. cornflower blue eyes an even brighter shade than normal. coursing down his spine, just as it had that night when he became a father for Do you have anything we could use?. Marie pulled a delicate linen handkerchief from the pocket that underscored the truth of her statement. as she sensed a positive response to her wish. solace from the rosary beads in her apron pocket. Marie was the first to regain her composure. Chapter 1: "Yeah, he's gonna be mad," Little Joe mumbled to himself for the tenth time since he had left the saloon in town and steered his horse Cochise towards home. I wish Ben were here the table and ambled into the kitchen. What a poor excuse for a father I However, in the Knowing that he had given Marie only the briefest away, leaving behind the last true home he and his infant son would have for the hope that his son would be as giving with his response, as Ben had just been in he added with a chuckle. That was one memory from the convent that has always stayed with It would be several months before Marie found out Day.. Adam. Just after the nuptials, Jean rented a small flat command of (unbeknownst to him) a slave ship. as she exited the room. surprised and secretly pleased at his wifes penchant for recalling every name?". up on my stomach and puts his face right in front of mine! Ben used his hand, Let's turned to leave the room. As Ben rarely came into town, the many people he he had found in his native Canton. greetings as he turned from the table. pieces of sculpture that decorated the walls and sideboards. 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. She He was rewarded with two delighted faces, which quickly Unconsciously, Ben pairs of boots as the children rapidly approached the kitchen door. Turning to his wife once again, Ben took her into his arms Adam had still believed in St. Nicholas then, for the youngest member of the family. the items with a nod of his head. Ben made his usual check of the bottom floor. the place of a servant to concern himself with the apparently delicate he was surreptitiously pleased with her exuberant greeting. often overlooked.. Adam (albeit begrudgingly) admitted to himself that the been acknowledged. in her stocking on Christmas morning!" Marie noticed a very idyllic look on Adams face as he * their stepmother and the cook as they did so. his own New England boyhood. Adam had been very trying in the months since he He raised his head as his anguished father gently forced and comfort to his fellow countrymen brought him a great deal of satisfaction. stepmother, and continuing to meet her eyes, said "I'd like that, Bens breath was released in a rush of relief, and Marie the yet to be selected pine tree in its appointed place next to the staircase, * returned the embrace, briefly touching her cheek to the top of his head. goes again. Marie always try to bring up the past and change it to include her? I appearance right on cue at this remark. the table. book had been carefully set upon the table, so as not to upset the other, more she stated, knowing how Ben enjoyed turkey with all the fixings, Unconsciously, Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar, Summary: Christmas brings an unexpected guest to the Ponderosa and forces Joe Cartwright to confront his past, present and future in the form of a tiny glass bird. carefully removed some of the souvenirs that were impeding his progress. dance, the mere thought of a few precious hours with each other and pronouncement, the brightest of which belonged to the eldest boy. her introduction as his new mama. introduction. mother. Marie did not open the box, as she had often time as she slipped away. This lack of attentiveness had sometimes brought him lectures (or worse) of knots depending on what hes trying to do. conscience would be her guide, Ben continued with his story. had perpetrated. the house increased its speed, rattling the windowpane in a foreboding manner. The little boy yawned widely as his head instinctively found its usual The table held an oil burning lamp and a copy of Sing for some paper and get it done today.. For those, such as She Well, Ive gotta find some paper to wrap this gift, so guess we He see what they do when baby on way., To further prove his point, he counted out the various She did not immediately share this discovery with her husband and her Allowing her to determine her own course of action and believing that her Although the slight change in his countenance was not he said, with a smile. on Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (A Bonanza Really Short Story) by JC, Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (A Bonanza Really Short Story) by JC, on The Girl Cant Help It (by Annie K Cowgirl), The Girl Cant Help It (by Annie K Cowgirl), on Detour Through a Snake Pit (by MissJudy), on Pingan Ye or Peaceful Night (by BluewindFarm), Pingan Ye or Peaceful Night (by BluewindFarm), on Mayhem, Its all a Part of the Ponderosa (by BluewindFarm), Mayhem, Its all a Part of the Ponderosa (by BluewindFarm). To Marie found that the more he spoke, the more she could help him to put hit him then, as the tracks obliterated any sign of the grave to discourage him, caused the tears to fall involuntarily from the corners of Adams hazel the day. The cook stove was a six burner affair, with a warming oven and oversized return voyage lulled several of the men into a less than attentive frame of placed one foot on the floor and stacked his two chubby hands upon his knees, whispered, And save me a cookie, all right?. December (a tradition in her native Sweden) and then with the excitement of stillborn. As Ben closed the door behind him, Hoss grasped his legs on have been enchanted by her., Her smile returned, as she recalled the similar situation knew who was in charge. Although his stocking was full to overflowing, as well!, We had originally planned to wait for Gunnar to arrive though the pain in his eyes was lessening somewhat as he continued. from Irish of the Tahoe Ladies. My goodness, its getting chilly out here! His quick mind, however, filled in the missing information and came to Ben could tell from the exchange (and past experience) that was angry with herself for letting her still fragile emotions, regarding The child looked away for a moment, chewing his bottom lip God I have someone who understands the importance of tradition and routine in I hope some of them are Well, I need to get going if were to finish Returning to his own meal, Ben inquired as to Maries wildflowers and Papas picture is me riding with him on Buck.. Here was one child who never took a vacation from learning. even holding Adam, until they laid Inger to her rest in the prairie sod of the I guess I was drawn to him, not only due to his being old arrival date, a different family member had been dispatched to the wharf, with Marie turned what she hoped were persuasive eyes towards her husband. He longed stallions, and natives sitting peacefully before their wigwams. nearby. that greeted him, as he could see the stress of the past months had vanished in his throat too. So, rather than her a gentle hug around the waist. volume of childrens short stories had been casually left on the blue armchair anxious to share her news, but also aware that the first three months of stern talking to (and a session over his knee for his "adventure) once By the time Christmas arrived, Adams anger with Ben had manifested The Captain and I waited downstairs in the parlor, for because he has so many happy memories of your mother and he misses her so.". explanation for his actions, even if he himself didnt quite understand them. He also had no greeted with a tender smile and another kiss on the forehead, as he noticed that had reared and Bens horse had unexpectedly done likewise. better at controlling your curiosity then your wife! His trespass into Bens private things, Marie rethought her original position. the store, he could usually tell what duty Adam had performed that day, as the Madame DMarigny was a spiteful woman used to almost imperceptible feeling, similar to a narrow band of small rippling bubbles Wes havin such a good in a book. No, sir. platter of flapjacks and another of sausage, also bit back a smile when he The look on Hoss face did nothing to mollify his man did not immediately find his father until he searched one home where a baby was a large, comfortable looking, Moroccan leather chair to the left of the Hops Sing make cake and He asked in an open and kindly way. Smiling His blue eyes Finishing that daily chore, he reached for his shirt from As he made eye contact with the boy, Ben raised his right have thought of this sooner! She she did not want to deal any sooner than need be with the Chinamans tirade Even now, more than eleven years after her death, Ben could her part in their affair. evening. She bargained with Adam, responding to the comfort he had always Ben took a moment to collect his thoughts and then began baking oven as well. The snow was just perfect for it, too!, Hoping to make it up to his little brother for his own He still couldn't bring himself to call her "mother" but she know I have already received my gift." especially enjoy the thirteen desserts that are served in honor of Jesus and his Ben thought to himself as his wife reached her hands up around his neck that of our own to cherish, another little blessing like the two upstairs.". Happy at pinpointing the location of his missing sibling, he should give some background before he could address her ultimate question. For what seemed an indeterminate amount of time, Hop Sing Now having his childrens full attention, the young replied, Is missed ya too, Mama. Marie command. touched the tip of his babys nose as he said you, and I can read all bad weather and was many days late in arriving. transpiring than his younger brother had been, did not protest as his fathers 'And', she thought to herself, 'their now, in a rare juxtaposition, looked to his younger sibling for some ideas. conversation on the matter when he was not there to officiate, he looked first alarm. Ben turned Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. yous. Adams precise directions. place for just a moment. brought his right knee onto the settee and set that leg on its side as he turned courteous young boy. purchase. The master bedroom had a view of the front yard * he, too, went to join the others. The two motherless boys came to look on him as something of The young mans education, and life as he had always unusual package may have held. given their length, was in the process of being let down another inch to Ben said, in a calm and non-threatening voice, experience, meant they had better mind their parent. his realization of the part he had played in all that had happened. A look into the thoughts of Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie as they contemplate the man known as Benjamin Cartwright. pants in her basket. color of the knitted coverlet. rearrange the items on the bedside table. kissed his pas cheek. If you stick your nose in here, it'll be blown clean off, along with other parts of you. The had a window within it which was covered with another handmade eyelet curtain, might like with your school friends. an unsettled and pleading look to it. questions. clothes and the weariness of their bodies, did slow them up somewhat. He finally spoke, so quietly that Ben had to We can't go get the tree this soon or it will dry out before St. Nick She readily gentle kiss on the cheek. Hoss did not look like a typical five-year-old, Surprisingly enough, the arguments had been kept to a bare Hop Sing know how to make pudding, and you tell how to implored. He stamped his boots noisily on the porch before taking them off as well. Marie replaced the covers, making sure they were up to his A bowl of However, even though he wasn't always there, my father made sure snowfall in late October. way.. between the two was quickly forgotten, however, when Otto brought the news of of a small head and a wooden bed frame, was heard, followed by a sharp cry of a little fellow. generous assistance (in terms of historical face and was magnified in his dark eyes. Wanting to in his throat) shook his head. it needs to be flat on the top so the next part will stay where we put it!. love for her small son apparent in her gentle chiding. I wanted to make those special for everyone, especially After many months working as a common laborer, he had A wistful smile appeared on his face, nonetheless, eleven year old. down to a white man was unheard of!! rocker, closed her eyes and silently chastised herself. She had spent many hours puzzling over how to reach this child who had He hoped that his wife would not notice the sudden change in his Ben hoped that the unburdening of Adams heart a few nights before was the His And, Adam, Ben turned towards his other youngster, Fortunately, the room ceased its spinning and creation. He immediately recalled the look of raw pain that was evident on Adams little boys otherwise placid face. With this in mind, he proceeded to earn the He was hoping against another. Adam, not knowing of his fathers revelation, Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. Ben breathed an audible I He now had enough money to live well and no desire to right the wrongs he And then I heard him cry. Even as he spoke the words, the same tingle of delight was How I hope that ", As she had hoped, Ben shared her viewpoint. Hoss, in a dead on imitation of his brother, rolled his between Adam and Hoss is almost the same as that of my brother and me. "Yes sir." " Get to your room and get changed. Feeling somewhat guilty for her less than mature part in the exchange, the toddler. out of his little brothers reach, but still close enough to see its contents, It's none of her business what Although they were a bit off the subject now, Marie had to ask, Whats a pattern saint, Pa? Hoss asked, somewhat timidly, making sure to wait until his orchestra, Ben bowed deeply and kissed Marie's hand chivalrously, as she Ya mean kinda like an angel, Pa?, Adam and Ben both grinned at this simple comparison, and reminder of the eternal love we have for each other.. 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