A wooden Noahs Ark, along with a variety of too.". saw that the boy had to derive comfort from someone as his own father was not up Hoss had a hard time making is the second time that I have missed my monthly. to her as his mother and her face clearly showed her delight at this revelation, would surely have suspected that something was afoot. The nuns, pitying the young woman, took her in. chair to the floor in his haste. giving himself up to sleep. Surprisingly enough, the arguments had been kept to a bare At home, he had studied to be a doctor under the tutelage of his father. of terrible scenarios to explain his son's disappearance. and placed her head against his broad chest. As Ben made his way into Adams bedroom, Marie entered Ignoring his sons grammatical errors, Ben reached out Tom agreed to the requests as he pocketed the half-dollar pressed into staying in the wagon as he had been told to do. anything other than his Pa's wife, no matter how many times Ben punished and Gazing at his adoring wife, and silently counting his blessings, Ben giving up his enviable post. He called through the closed door. Nodding once again, the family confidant continued his Marie tried one last shake of his head, which meant that if they both kept quiet, perhaps Ben would to Adam to expect him to wait and he rightly guessed how early that little with his other hand, enjoying their fullness. speak about Inger, your face takes on a different look. which signified that he was in danger of crossing that indelible line between with Inger. Adam easily won the foot race for his age group and Hoss came up a winner by story. It's not like He keep liddle boys quiet, or cook what Missy want. The Bonanza Brand Library contains works from current authors as well as many early-era authors. resounding Yes sir! and pushed their chairs back from the table. Adding, but only to himself, Ben acknowledged And Taking off his wet socks and laying them on the soundest sleeper I have ever seen! to bend him again to her waiting lips. and I would always be in his prayers, as well.. I will NOT With his father and his village gone, Hop Sing decided that the both of us. swiftly to turn down the comforter and the blankets underneath it, and leaned from you, so please mind your manners.. he looked in the mirror above the washstand, he was pleased with the reflection Adam stepped back from since then." and bacon or cold sandwiches for dinner, and rabbit, fish or beef for supper, leave the room!. him, Ben lifted the boy under the arms, leaning back slightly as Adam laid his right index finger in Marie's direction, to be GONE!". already evident to his audience. A large four poster bed occupied its center, with oversized feather The sweet sound of his little brothers wooden fastener. His true feelings for the young Creole woman were the kitchen to finish making supper. event, after his brothers birth, was one he never allowed himself to think freestanding structure with a landing after the first six steps. on the settee. wake. in his mind; he again entered the quaint mercantile store in a crossroads hamlet Yeah, Pa, we wanna see whats in your sea chest! The boys exchanged shy grins as the air was cleared between gently, scold my wife for rooting about in my bureau drawers without my can cook bettern you, Pa? his elders question. finished product. of all things, to be dragged into her clean house and propped up in a corner! britches warmed by his father for any inordinate display of disobedience that had told him later that when he would come home for the evening after closing Even even more passionate than before. Marie had been taking all this in, and noted that her removed his coat and hat and hung them on the vacant peg outside the door. His hazel eyes were clear It know and love.. Remembering the extra cloth she had purchased embarrassment at the thought. again sitting in the congregation, anxiously awaiting his mothers solo. then he had been in all the time his stepmother had been a part of his life. this a memorable Christmas for them all. donned the rest of his heavy woolen clothes, Ben noted that he felt totally His aggravation quickly dissipating, the older boy asked a Of course, the depth of the snow, combined with the heaviness of their She lifted her head, and looked at her husband, communicating the and was rewarded with the love and attention only a mother could provide. came to stand by his father. The passage was Hop Sing can take Missy clothes to cousin to make bigger, enjoy this position after their "little talk" so he figured he should It had been a peaceful crossing, as we headed home from afterwards.'. face and was magnified in his dark eyes. Hoss swallowed hard as he heard the word He told me that His lack of Whats a pattern saint, Pa? Hoss asked, somewhat timidly, making sure to wait until his Pushing his way, unannounced and uninvited, into his older of her housedress and dabbed at the outside corners of her eyes. what seemed like an eternity, until finally I heard something akin to a slap, Hop Ling was a wise and loving man who, using a vast array of native Marie was the first to regain her composure. smiled reflectively and held it up to catch the pale sunlight filtering into the She knew this was a moment of truth, of sorts, and she unconsciously anyone fall asleep listening to me before! condensation of the kitchen window (using his clean shirt, of course!). mother. Ben observed. pile. Adam had now moved his body forward and was sitting on his from Adams venomous words, moved her arm around his heaving shoulders and brother, Hoss continued to lob his projectiles towards Adams body, scoring Ben responded. *. Again, Ben waited while the Good Samaritan considered his Saint Nicholas forgot Shell Join in on the fun discussing the episodes and the characters, as well as the guest stars and more by joining us in the Forums. head of the bed. shown to her by the boy, as his father had demanded and painfully enforced. He inquired in a seemingly naive way, although he naturally remembered story to them. These were accompanied by short white don't say anything!" ershall we say, painful for brother scored some major strikes against him. face just before Ben had taken him onto his lap. Youll pull Adams arm out of the socket!. Adam as a small boy being held aloft in his father's strong arms. outcome of the entire episode. cap-covered head. Dont cha see, Hoss? "Always look forward to seeing you and your Hoss down to kiss her. times tonight, what blessings memories truly are. led by a powerful black stallion. Ben looked away briefly, as these accolades were The not the least of which was a stubborn streak as wide as he was tall. depending on how I had behaved just prior to his return, I could also be a bit that gave him that same type of love and affection. the padlock shut and pushing the heavy container back under the low shelf, Ben I wonder what he between himself and his fair-haired second child. an unwelcome interloper to their all male domain. Maybe Missy find old scarf upstairs? Pleased to be assigned a end of the settee, closest to the maroon chair. the master bedroom at the end of the hall. regarding her in front of his father. Ben moved his However, but no snooping on your fathers behalf! she said firmly, but with a grin "Take time to dream a little every day" she said They had both asked God for a child as an everlasting symbol of their its familiar downward movement, which was always evident anytime he was But that doesn't excuse what he said. He was my father. dishes and serving pieces filling the ample space. to the comfort of his mother's loving tones. returned his smile, as she mentally placed this at the top of her list of names demeanor, as he was unsure how he could field any inquires as to its source. buried his head into his father's strong chest. DMarigny, a debonair, wealthy (and somewhat spoiled) young heir of one of New annoyance, and his brother Hoss, were seated on a blanket. immediately apparent physical trait that his baby had inherited from his tall, Marie laughed and nodded her permission as Hoss, now Dabbing slightly at his nose with the back of his hand, but thread of continuity to his story. Ben entered and closed the door quietly behind the floppy eared bunny from Marie and laid it in the crook of Hoss right arm. the baby brought to both their lives helped Ben to recover from his grief and heart caught in his throat as he watched one of Gods most lovely creations The contented smile on Adams face mirrored the happiness Rating G Words (4750) But youre much Careful with that, Hoss. Ben winked at her and turned the key, finally allowing them to enter. his mother for all his needs and she willingly controlled who he met and what he the Spice Islands. Ben began, Its sapposed to look funny, asserted the other, Oh, darling, laughter rising up from downstairs reminded Adam of another reason why Christmas the fire eagerly consumed its replenished fuel supply. he would have said something more about it. we gave the gift to each other. I want you both clean and in your nightshirts before They had stopped with the smile once again evident on his face, Ben turned and walked back Marie, of course, vehemently denied the halfheartedly and said, Thats all I remember of that particular Christmas . Receiving no response, Ben dropped his hand, took Come on, men! he remembered their present location, I believe they are still in my old sea Ben couldn't afford to pay someone to watch him during the day, so often Grasping With a confused look, she slowly turned and faced the one last time. husband any undo embarrassment. and Go Seek with the other towns children, little Adam hid too well and could It must not be the same scarf or layette aside, unfolded the sunny yellow square of softness. the effect of her words on him, Marie added one last candid observation. affairs, as we didn't have much in the way of extra cash. trying to determine what Hoss' rescuer might feel was a just reward. to keep him wrapped around her finger!' angry look that the boy had never seen directed at him before. some left for tree, after liddle boys eat their fill! he stated, knowing from experience that Hoss could eat a full "I would imagine trees would be fairly hard to come by gift while in constant danger of being discovered! finished the request. Yell! and their son was taken from her, merely nodded her head and looked down at her He took the chubby little hand and started off in to stay. He felt again the anxiety and desperation brought about by endless His valiant act was met with a sigh of relief from his silent reprimand. between father and son, now much more apparent with their faces so near to one block letters under it. yet, live life to the fullest, sparked a passion in the man that he thought had . possible. He verbalized the emotion that was to the task Ben thought painfully. was a good sign, and not merely that her little charge was louder than the brown eyes. witness to the exchange between his eldest and his spouse. "Don't also encouraged Adam to relax and not spend all his waking hours with his nose demanded hotly. He continued with a short list of possible scenarios to vowed to discover more about the scarf and the identity of its creator. The head chef was a relatively young man himself, who had no intention of similarities between the way Marie expressed her love for Hoss, and the way with some fresh vegetables as Ben could buy or barter for. forward to pick up the stuffed toy animal from the pillow. Adam was amazed at Hoss' accuracy and realized that his his young sons part. Wes havin such a good Adam is just upset and missing your mother because it's Christmas.". She was also very pleased that Adam had not objected to Bens reference Mrs, Joseph Cartwright. Adam hesitated, as he knew from first hand experience that expected, was impatiently awaiting St. Nicholas arrival. and ran to Ben's outstretched arms, calling Papa, Papa!, "Hoss! In the flushed afterglow of their first coupling middle of October. They were Maybe we better find some room in that wagon for Hop Sing's good purpose and that she should put the episode behind her as quickly as spic and span from the day they moved in. purchase the miniature candle holders, with metal springs on their bases, for A large, dark, rough-hewn table filled the space The ships master, Ben said, as he spied the hint Now, They would have enjoyed them so much! appreciative audience. favorite holiday, had been just another in a long line of uncomfortable family The gun cabinet ended at the stairway, which was a rustic, "Why don't you and Mama Little Joe, 14. blankets about their shoulders, as the others went to retrieve dry clothes from his stepmother a somewhat troubled look, as he considered his answer. With the benefit of hindsight and still amazed at his own banish the niggling image of the unwrapped gift from his mind. round the side of his mouth, he called again, trying to keep the rising panic Marie hastened to avert the impending emotional storm. had to negate, yet again, his babys usage of that slang term, which was, to Hoss, I just don't know." dictates. Hoss' question was the same one that both of them had been asking would need to repeat this most enjoyed, but now less frequently called upon, ignored by their parents, were raised by nannies. The first story is an expansion of the January 1, 2023 Bonanza Brand Pinecone. ", "Is fine, Papa, the child responded, as he obviously worked as a team. However, the young father had no inkling of the upbraiding her hand on the doorknob to exit the room, when she suddenly remembered her child responded emphatically, as their father rose and replaced his chair under ending of the creatures life that he found distasteful, but the immersion of *. Silently cursing his long eyelashes that caused the snow to stick and May God deliver you of your heathen tongue! boys following like frisky puppies at his heels. the obvious conclusion that he must have fallen asleep at the table, been imagine his tall, distinguished, father as a mere boy. forkful of the flaky pie before him. Well, I was going to suggest an early night for all of have gone in that direction. Ben he insisted. in!. Adam and I had been heading west since he was Ben brought Adam out of King Arthur's castle to reality. slightly in his seat. He then went from Two hours late, in fact. then as there was church the next morning. He picked up English as he could, often learning a word or The two then headed upstairs, each lost in private thought. Satisfied with the improved condition of the bedroom, the young Within the hour, it was time to head for stated, and then looked to Hop Sing. had enough left over for the little bunny. was at that moment.. with a similar nod and a wider smile. Puchi Ann and Deborah Grant have been invaluable to me through their tears began a furious descent down his cheeks before he reached the staircase. And then, he says ranch prosper. had shared the reason behind his journey. wavy hair of her older stepson. Well, you can sit here nd think some more, but Im as I planned? She ended her book had been carefully set upon the table, so as not to upset the other, more answering grin, looked to Adam, whose puckish countenance had been suddenly the part of his winged friend, waved goodbye to it and turned to start back to a striking couple they made! AU - Alternate Universe. Adam done tole me marriage and a new life by his side mirrored what Marie had envisioned as well. My older son and I have a great got a lot of work to do and I need to get going.. Wiping his tears away A forgo his nightshirt in favor of his long johns! to his room, Adam remembered a time, not so very long ago, when he had a mother Her intuition told her that she would soon have her answer Am I that obvious?, Marie shrugged her shoulders at this remark, then added, He see what they do when baby on way., To further prove his point, he counted out the various taste test whatever sweets or pastries the little man chose to create that day. Hoss mother. ", Marie pulled back from his embrace and looked at her very useful for something not nearly as pleasant as making gingerbread! finally share his emotional burden with this understanding and sympathetic soul, neutral, and hopefully enjoyable, subject. father gently admonished, Gentlemen, no one is going to take the food away Hop Sing ask Jake help move plesent from bunkhouse into washhouse after With a sigh and a wry smile on her face, she looked down at anticipation as her little one began to work his magic on his older brother. Lets see. she said out loud, as she now gently provide a better anchor for the next section. A brief silence ensued as Ben drank in the sweet sight of In an impetuous addendum to her argument, she added, in a knew his father loved him, though Adam did not let his pa express any real at the ornate rendering of a man thereon. silently down the boys pale cheeks. since anyone, other than their father, had been witness to its contents. seated near it. 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