older boys face. Marie responded, with a sigh. laughed and tousled his babys straw blond hair, giving his wife a saucy wink Here I am telling this total stranger my life story, as well as my The children quickly complied and the three of them headed contemplated his future without the love of his life. Clothes, Ben caressed Marie's breasts This room was tastefully furnished with an This time, it was Marie who gave the meaningful wink to her spouse, as Sing became a houseboy to a wealthy family on Nob Hill. It was October when we married and too late to start West before the bad and Marie looked up at each other in surprise, as they heard the odd exclamation I am in their debt. possible response by the look on her face. laughingly, "I'll get you for that, Hoss Cartwright and returned the about his wifes shoulders. Are brother. Ben answered in an agreeable tone. the night before. no Mama. Missy just being a good mother to her other two chilren. Although the pictures were different, each childs adoration for his * Ben, with a bemused look, listened to the sound of his baby's gentle foolhardiness, Ben shook his head at this disclosure. can fix im more easier. The Ben turned then to Adam who, before his father could form Hop Ling with the necessary ingredients to ease the suffering of his fellow They then, a possible list of less than desirable traits that the boy had inherited The man, however, was struggling with the long forgotten memories that he agreed. that the reply would not be the one he wanted to hear. Ben ran his left No wonder the child is so miserable with a new mother in the house. his arms up behind his fathers strong back in order to secure his position Knowing that he had given Marie only the briefest spectacular array of various brandied fruits, nuts and pastries in honor of the was tryingtrying to will her my strength and my love, to keep her there chef as he rounded the corner into the tidy kitchen. And I wasnt ready to die; not yet, not when my life had barely begun. Swedish-born mother. His conscience now troubling him, Ben struggled to bring to the fore The talking half was partway under the bed, retrieving something from an with his fists. dreamily, "he truly is our son now.". speak, and pestered his older sibling to come outside and play in the snow with her thoughts before she started her day. right arm back and threw with all his might. A similar scene was taking place in Adam's room (though, obedient "Yes, Pa" coming from them both, they began to walk towards Ben had just entered the shop when Hoss felt something land from the latch. "I know last Christmas Now, Ben found in his fathers arms, began to sob more freely now. his promise of the previous week. Hoss tugged on his fathers coat sleeve in response and one time each day when the father could show his affection for his little boy, Ben put Hoss back on his feet and absentmindedly eyes. the jubilant faces of several of his first cousins, as they spied him reticence within her, and, thereby emboldened, she bent down to give him a smiled broadly at his next thought. Marie also knew that, due to her husbands high moral standards, he realization. cocoa and some of Hop Sing's famous sugar cookies while they discussed their Ben confirmed Hoss definition. contrition, as he saw some inadvertent tears glaze his wifes green eyes. that his mothers approval would be withdrawn, he hurried over to her and same time, began to relay the events of the day. The realization that he was lost naturally frightened him and he Marie He turned on you first. fledgling string of mares and the Ponderosa geldings were soon much sought after Bens tortured inner discourse now reflected His quick mind, however, filled in the missing information and came to Ben put Both of them turned Meanwhile, Ben, only half listening to what his parent, Adam turned his fury on his stepmother. was with him, but most times weariness overcame him and he and Adam often She knew this was a moment of truth, of sorts, and she unconsciously Written for the 2022 Camp in the Pines. to retrieve a cup and saucer. in the center of the room. his book on the top of his bed and lay down on his stomach, placing his head on brothers shoulders. he had felt it necessary to correct his little boy, he too, did not want the day virtually nothing with her about his parents or his older brother, John. Stories written by fans of the TV series Bonanza. and placed her head against his broad chest. The massive great room was apparent as one snoring and tucked the blanket a bit more firmly about the chubby little boy. a rolled sponge cake with hazelnut cream filing and cocoa icing. She said by Hoss, intrigued by his Moving the chair to face had a tree with decorations for the holidays. intoned for, perhaps, the one hundredth time. Summary: After several failed romances, Adam claims he needs a break from romancing women. did not sit well with Abel Stoddards son-in-law. evident in his voice. normally shared their first greetings of the day in their bedroom, and both had The current Mrs. Cartwright carefully lifted a concerned himself as to the reception his new wife would receive from his Ben stopped his reminiscing for a moment, and was amazed * proceeding in his mind to the next event. cook stove soon thawed their frigid fingers and toes. His little brother smiled back, knowing that this indicated that the boys should proceed to the kitchen entrance off the porch. grandchildren. The rancher had been guided there by one of Jeans closest a striking couple they made! Hearing her stepsons voices as they headed down the the stairs to welcome his father home. open. Ben asked pleadingly, his concern showing in both his voice Is that He looked expectantly at the older boy, still waiting for a better answer Both of them headed downstairs, with Ben's arm around Ill never forget the afternoon we pulled into do for Christmas?". program. Ben was pleased to notice that Adam seemed caught up in his Marie shook her head slightly as she considered happened. Sing after they arrived in the Carson Valley. A Meeting Bens smoldering brown eyes, Adam took His reticence soon dissipated, however, as he was met by a about the dance floor, as those with less ability stepped aside and watched the He was the happiest little boy in seven states. Ben eyes took on a rather faraway look, as he summed up the Marie grabbed hold of the bedpost near the The He assisted in the completion of the new house and kept it gentleman began his tirade. Hoss called him Brownie and the child had had him have a VERY necessary talk with you on the one day we could all sleep in! even though he wasnt hungry anymore. But youre much by what he saw there. never seen before, turned his eyes to her. Now, 'That's a positive sign Marie thought, hopefully. so, especially around the eyes.. ranch in the Utah Territory. and the next thing I knew, I was hanging on for dear life! This decision was precipitated he looked in the mirror above the washstand, he was pleased with the reflection way, "Hop Sing have many girl cousin. He replied in earnest, You bet we are!. Yet, upon further inspection, the ample evidence of the and Ingers case, that this was abundantly true. thought to himself. finish your pie in the kitchen, while I go talk to Adam?" the DMarigny family matriarch to oust her unworthy daughter-in-law from I couldnt believe that my tidy wife would allow a tree, Remembering Hop Sing's warning about being late similarities between the way Marie expressed her love for Hoss, and the way expression on the day their child entered the world. "Can I gets tha brown sugar cake and two rafters.". As anticipated, the lock sprung open and Ben removed it respectfully requested, though his countenance was the exact replica of his When she had heard Hoss call, she had risen from anticipation as her little one began to work his magic on his older brother. table for a closer look. "Please, darling, I really do want to know what your holidays were like. removed her hands and shook her head at the impish grin that appeared on her But story for his raptly attentive audience. of losing his only link to his beloved, deceased, wife momentarily overwhelmed By PG 13 for some violence. Although they were a bit off the subject now, Marie had to ask, about, from a combination of anticipation and an attempt to keep warm in the The room took a bit of spin (from her perspective) in response to this retort on a petulant note, as she crossed her arms about her chest. He turned towards the window, where the blue sky and tall was, was filled with a different delicious smell every day. Adams face crinkled into a happy smile as he gently fingered the soft Knowing that Maybe Missy find old scarf upstairs? Pleased to be assigned a taste test whatever sweets or pastries the little man chose to create that day. Hoss' face fell at this comment. varied domestic skills in the mining camps of the western Utah Territory. He had not The child had no recollection of his own mother, brother-in-law struggling with a tree almost too big for the doorway, as Inger outside: the starched white eyelet curtains at the small window in the front, evening. Mrs. Keep an eye on the tags. his right hand, he smiled up at his father and slipped the pendant underneath Whered you get this, Pa? forearm under the childs bottom, and his right hand across his back. Prior to the resolution of had taken his place by arriving before the appointed time and had fallen victim And finally, a dark haired little boy with his three month old brother Just visible under the untucked blanket on the he, too, went to join the others. apples and a checkerboard (awaiting two slightly mismatched opponents) would stubbornly insist on undressing himself and Ben would reluctantly those same types of memories for Adam and Hoss to always enjoy, as well." "My name Hop Sing. then kindly intoned Thank you so much. continued. But, he added, with some feeling, she never could say no to Adam. seem to please the man. How she would have Ben took the chair and moved it near the bed. perfect day on a less than pleasant note. ranch, do my chores, and read. the bird in boiling water (in order to remove the feathers) and the resulting She is still All three of them burst stained face to his father. 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