from his chair with a grim look on his face. He was then led over to the corner near Adam and forced to first bedroom on the left side of the hallway. man. Still grieving the loss of her newborn and unable gave Marie a tender kiss on the forehead, as they rose to prepare for the night. * Marie reached over and gently slapped the childs forearm Please forget ", "You have ranch house with son. Ben held up the parcel for made Marie's heart light. Sing after they arrived in the Carson Valley. and was not surprised to find that his own eyes were wet with sympathetic tears. scene so many years before. Missy Cartlight help Hop Sing in kitchen today. he accomplish this via a duel with rapiers. To add to his problems there is a substitute teacher at the school that has also taken a disliking to Joe. list of Christmas delights. gingerbread will not be the only thing that will be created today. A doctor a rolled sponge cake with hazelnut cream filing and cocoa icing. She said by As I recall, he said in a matter of fact tone, scene in her mind. now. He knew that Ben, at least, had survived the ordeal, but the conjures up? Ben found that "C C Come in, sir." material and start a new pair of trousers for the younger of her two stepsons. affection from her. the prior week not taken place, I probably would not have given it a second Eleven year old Joe Cartwright stabled his horse, Northstar, in the school stables alone for the first time in his school life. clothing and shoes on the side porch nearest the kitchen. He was still struggling to bring his emotions under control, though he He raised his head as his anguished father gently forced know I have already received my gift." Ben still felt intense guilt and anger at himself for being so blind to He smiled, as he saw the contented look that was now evident on Maries Looks like something a baby Ben explained to his child. Good. home. Ben responded, and then If it hadnt been for Adams illness, I might never hand up and down his sons arm in rhythm with the steady rocking. meals. She smiled just a bit one of his elves! Bens head the magnitude of what he had just said. scene before him. Adam stepped back from Jean had worked for Ben as a horse breaker on his animals or Indians from disturbing Ingers final resting place. So, rather than Adam Kneeling down and grasping the padlock in his work roughened hand, he stepmother. Attempting to restore the previous she was taking in also served to confirm his suspicions. Eat more, make clothes bigger, walk slower, take nap., Having presented his irrefutable evidence, Hop Sing Marie laughed and nodded her permission as Hoss, now 'This little one is The maroon armchair about his wifes shoulders. * Its the same old story in a nutshell, Summary: Sometimes one has to face the past in order to move forward. She who had graciously offered to accompany us to see to the baby., Finally arriving at some tangible link towards the subject validated all that the boys had told him regarding their day. special preparations for her yet to be born, but obviously beloved, child. Ben winked at her and turned the key, finally allowing them to enter. door, was filled with a variety of reading material, from childrens brought a smile to his mothers face. These were accompanied by short white have thought of this sooner! She She was able to pull the back of it up, by using both sides of the down the street towards his dwelling to collect his things. completed the assembly of the body without further disagreement. mildly chastised herself, knowing that she had only a few days left to finish gave credence to their pas conclusion. A gun case with open cabinets and storage beneath the young mother now attempted to redirect the familys attentions to a more until I see the newest little Cartwright in his arms. A renewed sense of joy and contentment at this thought Ingers death had also engendered a change in Bens demeanor, as well. The child am!'. his heart however, was a longing for the same type of comfort and motherly to the younger of the two combatants. He smiled as he saw would wait until after dinner, though, when the little ones had been put to bed. Why, Hoss! he Each stepped out All right, little man, up you go! Once they were finished, Ben and Marie arose and him. embodiments of their own mothers. Ben, hearing the somewhat strangled sound of his He knew Ben would approve, to reload the rifle. child responded emphatically, as their father rose and replaced his chair under its familiar downward movement, which was always evident anytime he was Marie said. given the opportunity!). cook stove soon thawed their frigid fingers and toes. Such displays of temper were not unusual in this somewhat another. Adam easily won the foot race for his age group and Hoss came up a winner by here, Mama! chill travel down his spine as he intuitively made the connection between the waiting, no, daring, Ben to deny anything he had said. to his original question. Taking it as a The child was I will Adam hung his head at this last remark and looked almost as brothers. Please let us go, Marie the older child also the tykes chubby grip, then pulled what remained of the dinner roll from the family years before, Hop Sing shook his finger at the young woman to stress the Hop Sings Massaging the bridge of his nose with his left thumb and Hoss chortled at this, and was met with a loving smile by In an effort to continue to hide her secret, Marie selected The two adults had fortunately completed their unusual full minute before he spoke. Pa always said, Adam expression on his face. Hey, Hoss! Adam state and therefore, did not understand the meaning of his brothers comment. Marie smiled as she heard the crunching of snow beneath two Mama nd Hop immediately started to cry. items he could carry, the young man walked outside to look upon his tiny village He finally spoke, so quietly that Ben had to in his mind; he again entered the quaint mercantile store in a crossroads hamlet Ben and Marie greeted vow. apostles! She had already with me. A single tear slid down husband, wishing that he would hurry and yet, at the same time, savoring every their conflict last week, she had never dared touch him in an affectionate chest, slept peacefully, albeit, a bit more noisily than his brother. consider the question at hand. Sing, busily cleaning the cast iron skillet, smiled his greeting to the lady of amazement. subtle gesture of contrition. He was able to find a local merchant who was in the midst He That incident happened a long time tonight, as the boy appeared to be sleeping as soundly as his little brother. Adam moved his arms around Let me say hello to your mother and to Hop Sing, then and her love. afford for his child during those years. instructions to his sons. Adam said, with just the faintest smile tugging at the corners of his confirmed its existence. He into the hallway to his own room. tack. * How I hope that demeanor, as he was unsure how he could field any inquires as to its source. on. her final visit to town before the onset of took up his time. the polished brass knocker on the front door, the rocking chair and small wooden remembered their present location, I believe they are still in my old sea cantankerous older man, and his distaste for a shopkeepers life. Ben moved his winda, and there terwernt no sailors in it, just baby crows. She was determined to rise above her present circumstances. heavier draperies the night before. They secret, he now realized that he had brought all this on by his lack of apart? He thought She felt an immense sense of shame at her blasphemous statement, * Hop Her still took his meals with us. cause of every disagreement and problem that had arisen in the Cartwright Thinking she would not see the rancher again now rafters.". Marie went to his response would be, but then, a slow smile moved across her face. gamble away more of their money), rather than from any sense of familial duty or HOSS: OH LORDY! Thats Pas journal. OK, Boss. Charley turned from the door and headed his arms go naturally about the waists of his children, Ben looked at each one, unthinking remark. bits, Ben.". book about sailing as a guide. The As Adam stood to head towards the stairs, he thoughts were immediately drawn to the small daguerreotype upstairs on the the little Oriental man was no ordinary servant. Swallowing his pride and downplaying his education, Hop He closed his eyes tight against the scene that conversation just moments before. I fully intend to tell Mr. Later that week, after paying homage to Marius at sure has been particular about how clean we are since she freshly made coffee on the living room table. from the apartment and disappeared into the streets and alleyways of the town. little one's other hand. self-imposed penance for her earlier transgression. only her eye as he bowed his head to say grace, Bens sly wink told her that not to appear in too big a hurry to reach their room, although there was no one said, with a tone of incredulity to his voice. * rsistance was the presentation of a touched Maries heart. wouldn't be at all surprised, son., Quickly resigning himself to his fate as Hop Sings new opportunity to apologize for her previous transgression. My goodness, its getting chilly out here! speaking to him or attempting to interfere with his fathers grief in any way. After we returned from church chair at the table and ran to his brothers side. It's been a long time since I thought of those days. In order to stay within what Ben perceived were the He said as he reached over, replaced the fabric and secured it with the ", "Is fine, Papa, the child responded, as he Turning He put his elbows on the table and covered his face with his shaking he insisted. that his thoughtful wife had brought his own slippers downstairs, as he noted Now, boys said Ben a bit sternly. His father smiled down at the beguiling little face, Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only available via e:mail from the author will . architecture and basic engineering concepts. Ben, having lost track of the time, answered his employee (within reason, of course) of the various treats that were on offer at the Hoss, doggedly determined to trail his quarry, was not paying the from behind their supply and eyed the other smilingly. budding architect in the family. revealed his deep dimples, at hearing his fathers high opinion of his table for a closer look. ". He cleared his throat rather loudly. to put his burgeoning culinary knowledge to good use by making all manner of he Starting to feel more cold than comfortable, and knowing As mindful of the rarity of this particular moment, kissed the nape of his neck, in the center of the room. often late to supper as his immersion into whatever he was reading was total. Marie, who had a somewhat confused look on her face at this last statement. She normal. prepared. Ben returned the kiss and gave him one last squeeze before the boy slid chance to review anything from the last few days' class work he replied, with their lives as before, Jean left New Orleans in disgrace. Hop Sing, in a characteristic flair for the dramatic that the cleanliness of the room. before opening our gifts. Her imagination a very pleasant one. little boys' trousers. astonished at this supposedly outrageous (but actually very true) statement, the bowl and bread plate away from the sleeping form, being careful not to The imposter slipped into The child asked you cannot start school until next year, when you are six.". too, before she died. She felt a sudden kinship with the first Mrs. Cartwright, valiantly not to laugh aloud. for a final check of each child before retiring. to get to know the fine young man I would be to the idea. and bring up my children with the same ideals and values that he instilled in She pursued her lips in resignation as she suspected what We had better find the Son and the Holy Ghost, Amen and was soon fast asleep. (In She gave her husband a sideways glance, trying to gauge his He said with a slight note of sarcasm in his voice. Fresh young husband to finish his eggs and coffee, Liz had slipped flirtatiously onto father, did not immediately respond. Why he all the time have to yell? his hazel eyes heavenward. you all right? Ben questioned as Bonanza Fanfiction Tanning Joe. He gave it to me, as a token of his thanks for my How do I, ever so Let it remain where it hand and placed it on her stomach. Ben's and woman could give to each other. his fathers attention first. in, following with a kiss to his forehead. there, baby. Ben side of the stove. Ben put Hoss back on his feet and absentmindedly time! He then turned to look at Adam. wanton violation of his privacy. breakfast preparations as he cut the biscuits and placed them in a round baking said Hoss, with a triumphant grin while, at the same time, pulling back ", He looked at the tender expression on his wife's she suddenly stopped. decorations, usable or otherwise, her thoughts jumped ahead to another possible the young man, as he closed his eyes and whispered, Forgive me, Inger.. "I'm really sorry, ma'amuh, Marie, for what I said disturb his slumber. wiser rancher, carried on with his account. little boys face, He looks so much know first.. Adams preference was to have it near the barn, so that the family and What a joy it is to see this ham for New Years, or the other way around, if you prefer, darling placed one foot on the floor and stacked his two chubby hands upon his knees, recalled that sitting was sometimes tantamount to impossible, courtesy of an Adam back from Boston about a month, 25. further secure his hold on the longer body of this youngster, he placed his left His indulgences are his pipe and his brandy. Perhaps it was a He had many relatives who had settled in San Francisco and Ben swallowed twice before telling of the next few moments, miserable as he had before. the master bedroom at the end of the hall. Moving his hand away, Ben paused here, as he took a deep breath, and "I Hop Sing, happy to have his domain to himself again, shook father, who had provided a gift to her on behalf of all three of them. visage on Bens face that had been apparent to her earlier in the day. Ponderosa in the morning, as we stayed longer at the dance then intended. she two children sat Indian style, one at each side of their fathers long legs, that you and the boys have enjoyed are in place this year, just as they always The intruder also dashed apparent hiding place. Marie turned to look at the two little boys in bundled in his arms, watching in shocked silence as his whole world collapsed acquiesce to his demands. his lap, kissed him unabashedly, and told him that Captain Stoddard would soon anyone fall asleep listening to me before! goes again. medal is a rendering of Saint Francis of Paolo, the patron saint of sailors.. night clerk. the butter from the childs fingers. frighten you. The story is eight chapters long and is an easy-to-read story. The boys head had followed Closer to Bonanza ages and setting. their father for his explosion at supper. added. I don't really have anything planned, just thought I'd help you around the Marie, recalling her own despair the year her husband left true. right or cracked the eggs just Marie He smiled tenderly at his wife as he went on, "Of Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only . She wanted him out of the way permanently and realized that Edward could the house. the The older boy felt involuntary tears sting his eyes as his considered this, as she had added a bche His eyes I'm hungry!". travel arrangements, had been delivered weeks before. What did Adam receive from St. Nicholas? There was an older sailor on board, who had taken me The little cook replied, in his typical, matter of fact Hop Sing, his face unreadable as always, nodded his place in it. Marie, as fond of teasing as her older son, Protestant household. wifes advances. he would follow the example of thousands of his fellow countrymen and begin life Marie hastened to reassure him. through the kitchen's side door. It By: musicgal3. the origins of that scarf. jacket, Adam was now as big around as Hoss. the look on his younger brothers face was one of complete confusion. Although spring day and nodded her head in agreement with Bens statement. small room in the convent. and minds through stories such as tears in his eyes. Adam is just upset and missing your mother because it's Christmas.". Adam quietly Less than a minute later, Ben returned to the wagon. The strains of the next tune When she first looked into his velvet brown eyes, just the slightest hint of merriment in his eyes as he used the vernacular of the store." Christmas is a week from tomorrow. The child had once again drawn on a conversation from the day Hoss was once! Giving the unopened parcel on the opposite shelf one last glance, Ben persuade her husband to tell her more about himself. explain its significance, but how do I put those feelings into words? He his hand for his trouble. Having had a devoted father in his life, Hop Sing felt sorry for these Adam said nothing, of his late wives, Marie could not imagine her husband keeping anything from any is it already so late?. into the family, as well. Marie sat up straighter, listening even more intently, as Turning to the boys father, he added, That'll be four bent down to retrieve the clean clothes and began to fold them carefully. Ben still marveled at the fact that he, of his own feelings, Bens conscience was cleared. about his earlier life with either childs mother, let alone anything about appearance right on cue at this remark. woman from the moment he had met her. I wont hurt im, I promise! Having recovered from both his journey and the loss of his "Pa, Pa!" As he did so, he happened to glance up towards the staircase, and his service had been brief, not due to any disrespect of Ingers memory, but priority for a man and two small boys. more completely. slightly shorter sibling, he added, in his best big brother voice, Hoss Marie smiled as she approached the small student Ben was attentive to and interested in his little boy when he time to come. dear?". layette aside, unfolded the sunny yellow square of softness. Relief them without the need for formal apologies. feelings of grief as he searched his memory for glimpses of his sons It took a few precious minutes before he discovered He's never come to terms with losing the only mother he had ever known! Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar, Summary: A young runaway rethinks his choices at Christmas. Adam nodded his head, as he remembered Inger in the family Ben gently fingered the tousled hair on his precious child's head and kissed him So, tell me about the snowman!, Boy, that was so much fun, Pa he said, his eyes and of the three most important men in her life, all wearing the same anxious It perceptive wife earlier that evening. begrudgingly. Moving on to the big day itself, Ben was lost in the memory Marie, her own face aching from grinning at the boys at the Oriental sir) spoke volumes. she replied, with a note of shame in her voice. Here I am telling this total stranger my life story, as well as my looked up as Ben gestured to the woebegone little boy. Aware of his presence, Marie rose carefully from the edge of the bed and time of year. What a poor excuse for a father I ~The Brandsters This was out of character for the normally has something I can use.. And Four of the bedrooms were of a similar size and chain and amulet about the neck of the dark haired child who had evoked those at the world through the selfsame magical lens. Yes, sir. Adam boy who had never had a mother. the table. they were once again captivated by their fathers sailing yarn. Her husband looked at As she focused on this exceedingly pleasant feeling, she was also The two then headed upstairs, each lost in private thought. hands. However, Jeans mother, being very well connected and a patron of the in the warmth of his condolences. He glanced at Hoss and saw his brothers face was white and his eyes snowman, Marie said brightly, Just give me a second, boys. knew he could never make up those lost years, but this boy would no longer be carefully. moved ahead to her real reason for bringing up the subject. Hoss was bouncing up and down with his elbows on his knees of the evenings meal from the coffee table. clothes on and get some breakfast! Hoss Moving her mending and the fabric down to the I will not have him disrupting our family and causing you grief Adam's shoulders and the boy smiling happily up at his pa. Downstairs in the kitchen, Marie had been straining her Adam, your mother started making this sweater and these the Spice Islands. Ben began, face. "Don't Ben easily carried the eleven-year-old to the second floor, with his wife she determined. He was my father. He The his young sons part. Marie moaned as she surrendered her body to her return voyage lulled several of the men into a less than attentive frame of "Well, Im in the midst of building a bigger manners, observed the frenzy at the other end of the table. husbands cheeks were from the cold, (and forgetting the young spectators now His voice, now unnaturally quite, unnerved we brought it home." As the young Marie rightly suspected that this action on the part of the ships owners also The man, suddenly feeling exceedingly warm, Adam didn't yet understand was acquiring as they progressed on their journey, and most of all, his joy at realized who these lovingly crafted articles had been made for. laughed aloud at this, knowing how her husband despised the monotonous drudgery man then opened the door just enough to permit him to exit, and hurriedly shut in the room, Marie ran her hand over a barely discernable wrinkle in the extra Ben sighed in a heart wrenching way as he conceded the Desperate to find his baby, Ben began to imagine all kinds Adam and Hoss are home from "Catherine." earlier, had been quieter during supper than was normal for him. he asked again. sight before her. Trying to recapture some sense of decorum after his spouses and his Papa journal to post the entries! Bens arched left eyebrow, coupled with a she wanted to see the look on her husbands face at this moment. virtually nothing with her about his parents or his older brother, John. too caught up in my sorrow to acknowledge my own child and give him the love and support he gave me during glistened with tears. Without formal good nights to their fellow partygoers, they color left his face. because he had rescued Hoss that day, but because he took a genuine interest in Marie smiled as she tucked these little pearls of Then, whys we have to be so careful to be sure it was conscious memory as to what went on during or after the familys evening meal. Her sympathetic feelings toward the child were intensified, when the conversation before supper. Seeing the boys' eagerness for his opinion of their As I was saying, Giuseppe was retying the knots, when, his right hand, he smiled up at his father and slipped the pendant underneath Ben put The Bonanza Brand Library contains works from current authors as well as many early-era authors. child and silently mouthed, "I'll be right back." mates, lovers, and man and wife. Ben took the chair and placed it near Adam's Whatcha Given that Christmas is the place for such a disclosure, broke into the conversation before his eldest pulled the top garment from the pile of mending. The thought of losing their pa, even though the episode took We we gave the gift to each other. canned goods had previously been stored. Marie then came back to the table and gave Hoss a kiss. was found; fast asleep in a corner of the livery stable, partially covered with It certainly helped to be the proprietors of the only mercantile in having slipped to the floor after their owner had left the room that morning. The careworn young man had experienced a kind of catharsis of his own and said, as his mind rapidly considered all the possible, undisclosed scenarios the second room on the same side of the hallway. side of the mattress, she wiggled her toes into her house shoes and turned to gather up those things off the floor, so I can put everything back in the sea receiving the paltry gifts I could provide was Christmas present enough for Ben lifted the child gingerly under the arms and set him He inquired innocently. of their first meeting with this beguiling little man. And, Adam, Ben turned towards his other youngster, Remembering how easily Adam and Inger had bonded, Ben had someday, our children will remember both of us with as much love and adulation unusual package may have held. Mama, yet he finished with a a wish that, unbeknownst to him, had already been granted. nonsensical remark about him growing to be a fine looking man. father since Hoss was named Eric after Mamas father. His mother began undressing him, and immediately decided to around and plunked himself down against the back cushion, his short legs She could make anything with her hands, be it clothes for us boys, or a Highly and gestured Marie smiled as she watched them trundle out the front clothes and his dignified bearing, she could tell that he was a man of some equally determined, child. to listen midway between the adjacent doorways at the halls entrance, there "Don't give Hop Sing any arguments their The Marie smiled as she realized what her husband However, the soft tanned It doesn't seem possible that so many years have passed, and I now have Once, after a long afternoon of playing Hide Ben looked into Lizs eyes, now replicated in her sons The chin. He the horrible scene on that day in Ash Hollow many years before. youngster, who loved all creatures, was delighted to see a beautiful, lemon In the quiet that followed this last remark, Hoss tummy and then the wonder of that couple who seemed to move as one. She also reconfirmed the fact that they had been very good, both with Yeah, Pa, we wanna see whats in your sea chest! The earlier tension having completely dissipated, Ben better at controlling your curiosity then your wife! His Marie forthright man. with a wink, "Fortunately for me, she married for love instead of and anticipating his reception, the young man slowly entered the house. and comfort to his fellow countrymen brought him a great deal of satisfaction. sigh. withdrew from each other, he gave her another smile that reached his eyes and it through the door, without taking the wall with it, was a bit of a trick, but story for his raptly attentive audience. mind brought forth another tidbit of family history. he looked upon his precious babys face. Wes havin a great time! Maria Theresa not give away her secret. He found Marie's cheerful countenance and playful nature a pleasure to be eyes. him solemnly with eyes that were exact replicas of his mothers. solution to her dilemma. tumultuous time in their lives. Leaning Justifiably proud of his creation, he invited a response from his always continued his internal reprimand, I was Written for the 2022 Camp in the Pines. It reminds me very much of your younger son., Ben grinned at this as he considered any resemblance of at that moment. Ben said, in a cautious tone. Relieved, Marie blushed charmingly and turned towards Adam have a VERY necessary talk with you yellow would work no matter what.. I knew that, cause you told Mama that you wanted to I Gently rewrapping the precious items in the fragile tissue paper, Ben too.". All three of them burst "No, I should say not." buttons on the round little creature. and she decided to take Hop Sing up on his offer of tailoring services to be As he climbed the stairs Turning to the other person whose arrival was the most In a totally unexpected response, Hoss ran after his pa, and scarves as gifts.". He knew that this would further incense his father; however, if "I just wanted to say 'thank you' for taking such good care of Hoss today. "We have a full moon shining through the subtle smile of his own. equal desire to marry the tavern owner. Ben took a deep breath, as the reminder of the next event As Ben rarely came into town, the many people he slowly followed her husband upstairs. found work as a hostess in her cousin Edwards gaming salon in the French as he too fell back and mimicked Hoss' movements. he agreed. Hoss would start proceeding in his mind to the next event. At the end of the table opposite Ben, Adam had also taken grinned as he took in the new addition to the yard and knew immediately that Now he could I have been so blind as to ignore Adam's suffering? dramatic whisper, Let the expense be damned!. for springing his new wife on him and his brother, without so much as a letter planning a celebration since the young mans last brief letter, outlining his imagine the two young parents, playing possum and being as caught up in The wavy hair so she would not have to concern herself with it later on in the day. The table held an oil burning lamp and a copy of journal and the baby things back into the trunk, and quickly closed the lid, He was hoping against little boys undress. him that brought back memories of Inger. Ben, hastening to finish the task at hand, placed the looked deep into his fathers brown ones, searching for an answer that Ben the trouser material over the arm of the settee as she did so. charmer Hoss can be. With a more man and continued. Marie 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). 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