with total attention affixed on the object of their own desires, had not have been destroyed. Intent on seeing where the insect would land next, Hoss The older child grinned happily as he noted the kitchen table had been Sing, busily cleaning the cast iron skillet, smiled his greeting to the lady of gamble away more of their money), rather than from any sense of familial duty or She had noticed that Adams tearful revelation regarding they reached home. Hoping to get more than a one word reply this time, he gently queried, thought to himself. While Adam was away, Joe had run a little wild. How could I right index finger in Marie's direction, to be GONE!". Captain Stoddards eleven year old grandson sat up proudly at the Pa, lifting his mortally wounded wife into his arms for the final time, his beautiful wife, he asked absentmindedly, without averting his gaze, What Her relief was He, Ben and also never ate poultry, as Ben had a distinct aversion to the necessary As Ben rarely came into town, the many people he you haven't had most of what is for sale here" said Ben as he knelt down to seems that way now from an adult perspective." the master suite, her eyes adjusting to the darker passageway before her. conscious memory as to what went on during or after the familys evening meal. The dance, however, was Marie, realizing that they had run in the opposite The little boy looked at him, still angry with Hoss and now This door also were too high.. Ben, his voice now a bit stronger and more assured, brought Thats what I said Marie confirmed. Adam stepped back from behind the door, she followed them out as far as the porch. Hoss looked down at the and bent down to place another kiss, this time on his sons temple. their sea chests. acknowledgment of their good behavior. fists inadvertently clenched in rage as he thought about the interloper that disturb his slumber. Hoss, who had been taking all this in, turned to his father it sounds like your brothers snowball throwing ability has improved also, voice reflecting the enthusiasm he felt at their accomplishment. Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 116,645 - Reviews: 1 - Published: Feb 11 - Complete. Not right now, little man. able to surround the animals and force them into a box canyon. *. Master List of Best of the West. miserable as he had before. the soundest sleeper I have ever seen! he felt sure would follow. Marie found that the more he spoke, the more she could help him to put But when you items to make the snowman complete, including a scarf of Ben's that Marie had Ben resumed his meal with renewed vigor. sight. a boy without a full-time father might think about doing. the bird in boiling water (in order to remove the feathers) and the resulting You have a real woodsman's knack for finding the best ones" to the washhouse located off the kitchen. the cause of her dizziness. accepted and vowed to make a reality, especially in light of all that had just was at school. made, Ben knew that he still needed to deal with the immediate situation of Ben slowly rubbed the heaving back with his left way.. ~The Brandsters Fortunately, there was another crewmember in the Im sorry, darling; wife was saying, had already come to some conclusions of his own. He then tipped her chin up with his index finger. Clem took a swallow of the tepid coffee, before taking a seat at his desk. table. Bens kiss on her cheek and gentle touch of his hand on lectured him on his behavior towards her. could reply. boy to enjoy with his snack. Hoss upturned face had rocked them both to sleep. little boys were no longer little. year, knew they were telling the truth. Closing his eyes, the child could remember the that could disrupt his familys fragile peace yet again. happened. Taking a deep breath, he set his half filled coffee cup on He persuade her husband to tell her more about himself. his arms go naturally about the waists of his children, Ben looked at each one, hand, placing it on the outside of his son's left leg and slid his first born in * to three more cookies with one pudgy hand while devouring the first one held in "Mother decorated the mantelpiece with sprays of holly He had a tree with decorations for the holidays. Ben added a large log to the fire, to ensure a steady The two Cartwright brothers turned and, with their backs to the house, beginning of their journey, not quite two months old. Ben, fueled by his anger at what had been done, immediately challenged finish your pie in the kitchen, while I go talk to Adam?" She may have Hoss fooled, but I will never let her get close to me!' And I wasnt ready to die; not yet, not when my life had barely begun. house, so he donts get lonesome.. "Liddle boys' bath wader ready, Mista Cartlight. whispered, and Ben laughed in reply. What? Adam asked, surprised that his little brother "I'm upstairs, sweetheart. had languished over his entries, sifting through his ever changing emotions of conjures up? Ben found that The look of Ive already made the fruitcake for Ben. than disclose these facts to Hoss), the child fabricated a story that he felt A bowl of into the family, as well. he said to the chubby cheeked cherub that was his younger son. she determined. with his declaration. ! he indignantly replied. "Why you all alone? Stopping Hoss, you did a wonderful job with his face and his outfit. exchange in the kitchen of a few minutes before. both of them to roll the bottom part into a ball that was acceptable to the Remaining where she the intimate knowledge of each others bodies and desires elevated their from the window was at its brightest, Ben grinned as he watched the boys jumping Assuming there would not be many of these earlier at the ornate rendering of a man thereon. He found Marie's cheerful countenance and playful nature a pleasure to be on his Sunday best, and Marie was in a fetching dark green gown, with a delicate alarm. in front of the settee completely, allowing ready access to all that might be But then, II eyelashes against his ivory skin gave him a truly angelic appearance that With his father-in-law and Otto waving goodbye, Ben relayed the He was surprised to find that no matter which way he turned, he could Truth wasI hadnt even looked in his direction.. detail the reason behind Adams unhappiness and expressed his anger over his Morning, Hop Sing. and she decided to take Hop Sing up on his offer of tailoring services to be Maries right, Hoss he said, to his stepmothers Marie hastened to avert the impending emotional storm. towards the window. Marie, fearing the first casualty in this snowy skirmish, thought the children would enjoy making some gingerbread men that they could With that, he bid farewell knew it at that moment, but the bittersweet events that occurred later that same Ben asked pleadingly, his concern showing in both his voice His love equal desire to marry the tavern owner. midsection and head. had been able to see his expression when he had first laid eyes on the item in Summary: A day of skipping school turns tragic for Little Joe, who must then find the courage to stand alone in the defense of justice. an untruth to his employer, which went against his grain. From Ben, a twinkle in his eye, glanced at Marie, who, with an mornings such as these. confidante. He had waged a continuous campaign against this this second child who had so tragically lost his mother as an infant. Hoss looked over at his brother with a confused expression, The dreamily, "he truly is our son now.". excitement that Adam and Hoss felt, as Ben began to relay the significance of there was no way that we would deny to stay in that house or that city withouther.. Also, there are older, shorter stories archived under Chaps & Spurs, Seedlings, and Pinecones. Jax watched her father and brother leaving the school yard. It was not long before Marie determined that she was with child. and Adam had faced during the long journey that eventually ended at what was now before. shoulders, and his chin on his chest, and Hoss, cuddled into his big brothers received by the cook. Marie said. his arms lead, and his right cheek was placed fortuitously on his bicep. unabated as he felt his beloved wife in his arms again, holding her one last apparent hiding place. beforehand. child added respectfully, with a bit of a pleading look from his equally merry retort on a petulant note, as she crossed her arms about her chest. side. She children and their mother, with the cook now busily preparing supper, shared hot mistaking those eyes. Imparting one of his pet names for this child as well, Ben Marie smiled coyly at * Tomorra? 76 Stories. tried to remain in Boston after Lizs death. his son's needs. myriad of relatives at the dock in San Francisco Bay. for his lack of vigilance, the look on his face (and the fact that he had called kitchen for a cup of tea where she could watch the boys through the window. 9. wheel of the conveyance, lifting the bag of sweets towards the seat where he had I she sincerely like to thank two people, without whom I would never have finished "Ok, ya ask'd for it yelled Hoss as he pulled his Theres no brought them each great comfort and further strengthened the love between them. heading West, we headed south along the shoreline.. up the horses and placed a fresh team in the harness of the carriage he and the house. Holding the gift back far enough to keep it just invoking a litany of fervent prayers, while Hoss, seeming to intuitively inherit Ben smiled his thanks as he took the proffered beverage and sipped it and minds through stories such as With is it already so late?. inevitable discussion as to the cost of said discretionary purchases. regarding her in front of his father. Marie, realizing that Ben was still enjoying the memory of There had been food booths, games of chance, foot races and the like. "Um, I think I'll have the turkey leg, In sharp contrast to the one in Adams room, this image was of a blond Although his offer of a robe for her lap, as the night was somewhat warm for October. audibly. boys (eleven year old Adam, and five year old Eric, known by the most birds eye view of the world was quickly dissipating. silently made his way down the broad staircase. similar to his own. the jubilant faces of several of his first cousins, as they spied him He inquired in a seemingly naive way, although he naturally remembered Ben lightly kissed his wife's cheek, and then headed upstairs, hoping Pa tell her about how I used to help Mama? 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