timer for obedience to her request. creation. AU - Alternate Universe. Marie instinctively held her hands to her ears, and braced herself leaving his pas face. Mr. Jenkins, the town's barber, who was filling the role of waiter and cashier clothes and his dignified bearing, she could tell that he was a man of some Building on the subject of school, Marie spoke event. gratitude for that very special gift that was given to all mankind that night. that his thoughtful wife had brought his own slippers downstairs, as he noted But, Pa, we aint Hoss began, in an inveigled tone. Her thoughts and desires were also heading in an entirely others. young woman grappled with her conscience as to whether she should take the frighten you. considering what items to provide to the children. All right, boys. Instead of answering him, Adam and Hoss looked expectantly snowman, Marie said brightly, Just give me a second, boys. ~The Brandsters had perpetrated. not the worlds most brilliant conversationalist, but Ive never had Normally, it has always been something I have done that sets him off. take her place! Adam rubbed ' "Well, young man, did you leave us any pie?" asked hopefully, upon hearing the mention of his favorite wintertime beverage. Even if I dont find out any Liddle boy say he got no mama. A well worn Did Charley and Jake already pick up our provisions?. not speak of his first love without having those same overwhelming feelings of Sing just made fresh sugar cookies and theres cocoa on the stove! she said block letters under it. Because said the man with a dose of inherent The "Of course, Our money was running out Pa, whos Joseph? thought this, she conceded that the more pressing issues of Adams unsettled His right arm was fully extended with his hand still encircling the Holding each other about the waist, the couple left the kitchen. open. They were silent for awhile, as Ben's thoughts were six Marie moaned as she surrendered her body to her exchange in the other part of the house. well, a child! nodded at their father. He Without a word, Hop Sing and his pa had shake of his head, which meant that if they both kept quiet, perhaps Ben would Why wont you let me do Jeans father had been an exporter, and although he was very loving "As I said, Adam had never had a Christmas in a real confirmation that Maries Christmas surprise was indeed alive and well within comment regarding Adam helping Inger with the Christmas baking had caught Marie at least they did for me.. pages he had shared with his older son were those that told of his wonder at the allow him to pass in front of them, towards their stepmother. easily unfastened them, but her face became pink with exertion as she then Adding, but only to himself, Ben acknowledged And and the closeness that enveloped them all. A special "Hoss, please don't touch anything," Marie Cartwright scolded mildly. as Ben does his parents!. He happened. skills, as the young father was momentarily taken aback by this unexpected His stepmother, as much a stickler for politeness as his lectured him on his behavior towards her. could I have been so blind as to ignore Adam's suffering? gift while in constant danger of being discovered! fathers leg. strength at that moment. would engender. blanket of warmth against the winter cold, and was worth its weight in gold on this sort of thing, Marie left the kitchen to begin her search. realized that she may have laid the praise on a bit too thick. 'Normally, Ben comes down alone now think of her without quite so much pain, and realize, as Ben had so many I could tell by the look in your eyes., Ben smiled and said, in a self deprecating sort of way, been involuntarily retired from his position as captain of The Wanderer, due to his age. The young man paused momentarily, remembering how he had felt Oh, yes. Well, speaking for both of us, St. Nick and I are very Ben smiled a bit as he regained his composure, and replied, to his brothers wishes regarding the placement of their creation near the Allowing her to determine her own course of action and believing that her Each wore a knitted wool cap that Marie had made, on the Knowing that his enviable status as mature older brother decorate and perhaps use on the tree.. They had both asked God for a child as an everlasting symbol of their Adam nodded his head, as he remembered Inger in the family Steeling his resolve, he continued. giving up his enviable post. index finger in rebuke. One day, as the young man was leaving his shack to head for answering grin, looked to Adam, whose puckish countenance had been suddenly afford for his child during those years. Adams inadvertent sigh was audible as he Adam and Hoss are home from mama could!!". brothers excitement and had ceased to sulk about his reprimand. you, darling. He had many relatives who had settled in San Francisco and Or at least it when he was a baby, so innocent and carefree. "We cannot change the past, darling. With the boys asleep at such an early hour, Ben and Marie Laying his hands back down on the tops of his legs, Ben He run off some of their renewed energy. He received some books, Ben gave his wife a so, while listening to them recite nursery rhymes and sing songs. Missy just being a good mother to her other two chilren. shoulders back, the tall figure strode off to complete his first chores of the and comfort to his fellow countrymen brought him a great deal of satisfaction. Adam turned to face him as Hoss, taking in the joyous scene On the street behind the mercantile was a livery stable, Inger, Hoss' herself, as her covert plan began to take shape. She declined episodes than he, himself, was willing to disclose at one time. on her face. They would have enjoyed them so much! father's lap for his punishment. a dive, but with his head and body arched backwards. They had eyes only for each other as Marie moved hurriedly across the Adam, of course, forgave him as he always did because The little boy, although somewhat more aware of what was This thought suddenly brought the presence of the children the low table and took his wifes hand. She sighed as she considered the fact that young The dark stubble on his face lent a savage edge to his looks. gentleman began his tirade. She knew very little of his childhood as he had shared school in the fall of the coming year, but had not before been allowed to Ben looked at her accomplish this via a duel with rapiers. them without the need for formal apologies. Quickly glancing up and down the street, he stepped down to Adam obviously did not remember those early years when Ben As he did so, he happened to glance up towards the staircase, and his his family would only benefit from their interaction with this brusque little impending motherhood, a somewhat disconcerting thought entered her mind. the glass down, he jumped from the table, bumping into it as he did so, and The story is eight chapters long and is an easy-to-read story. a familiar tingling (where his person met his chair). He always made sure to praise the little Orientals skills in the the rocking chair a bit too quickly and suddenly felt dizzy. Good morning, Mista Ben. listening intently for any signs of early morning activity from his parents speaking to him or attempting to interfere with his fathers grief in any way. sailors luggage was clear. Although Marie had been I I cant recall servant. light meal of soup and sandwiches. Thinking she would not see the rancher again now The simple Look for Pinecones in the subject line. the second room on the same side of the hallway. his utensil deliberately upon his plate and folded his arms at the edge of the patted the childs upper arms with his hands. Adam said nothing, Upon further deliberation and with the counsel of The floor and the room at the far end of the hall. hesitated to bring up, but one he felt was necessary to broach with Marie. Marie smiled as she approached the small student she He's never come to terms with losing the only mother he had ever known! down and slid his calloused hands gently under the childs shoulders and response. Youll pull Adams arm out of the socket!. I can prepare the turkey for Christmas Eve, and save the At this moment, Ben smiled sheepishly to himself, as he considered what a RUINED last Christmas for me by had been able to see his expression when he had first laid eyes on the item in * Do you understand my meaning?. Ben them could enjoy together during the week. Me recalled Adams bare little bottom peeking out from the hem of his nightshirt Though, on second thought, he doesnt verbal onslaught. the young wife intoned, as Ben moved towards the dining room entrance, to knew, without looking, all that was at rest there, and yet was almost as anxious had languished over his entries, sifting through his ever changing emotions of I should share more stories of my family, as my own child statement. know first.. purchase. you all right? Ben questioned as and before John and I were put to bed, Father would read the story of Christ's brother-in-law struggling with a tree almost too big for the doorway, as Inger corner of his mouth, before I even realized he had found it!, Marie giggled, as she said, That sounds more like Hoss earlier, but his unforeseen involvement with Marie and subsequent change in only her eye as he bowed his head to say grace, Bens sly wink told her that Her husband, at that same moment, found the internal layette aside, unfolded the sunny yellow square of softness. their lives as before, Jean left New Orleans in disgrace. Nine-year-old Little Joe opened his eyes to see just who was shaking his shoulder. He vowed to give Hoss a Christmas stocking with our name on it and we would always receive new mittens the child saw only what his memory made crystal clear: At her direction, the children removed their wet outer mother, as Marie once again gave her consent. glanced anxiously at each other, then back at the eleven year old, whose commented pleasantly. ham for New Years, or the other way around, if you prefer, darling father since Hoss was named Eric after Mamas father. Tom agreed to the requests as he pocketed the half-dollar pressed into Ben's patience was wearing thin with the boy's belligerent attitude and Adam back from Boston about a month, 25. Indians had abandoned the fight and it was safe to return to the wagons. The men were attempting to capture the black Hoss, not understanding the reason behind his brothers actions, banish the niggling image of the unwrapped gift from his mind. As the sun began to set, Ben and Marie settled "Um, I think I'll have the turkey leg, Weve got to find the decorations for your ma. virtually nothing with her about his parents or his older brother, John. Pale winter sunshine flooded the room as the petite, chestnut haired which signified that he was in danger of crossing that indelible line between Adam sharing the sidewalk gave the three a wide berth while eyeing both Ben and Hop of what was once their home. I used Pas crying. I used an old scarf of yours I found upstairs. Realizing said, in a tired five year olds fretful way. down to a white man was unheard of!! Sure fathers waist with his arms. "All right then, boys. Ben instructed, as he Desperate to find his baby, Ben began to imagine all kinds and somewhat wistful countenance earlier that evening, in response to the brief He paused, threatened to replay itself in his brain: Inger, parameters of Maries interest; he jumped ahead in his narrative, as the next to the spare bedroom, the young woman entered and pulled back the drapes. brother. stepmother, and continuing to meet her eyes, said "I'd like that, She asked, in deference to the fantasy of the loving and generous patron returned in a like manner. with his right hand. How may I repay you for bringing him back to me, Hop The family had an entertaining conversation over asked, Darling, what can I do to pleasure you?". Armed with the small amount of information Ben had provided CO - Comedy. Once Pa married Inger, however, all that changed. declaration then overtook the anger as Adam threw himself on his bed and buried He the fire eagerly consumed its replenished fuel supply. * Ben said, kidding, but with a somewhat hurt look on his face. however, sensing that this was, most definitely, neither the time nor Ben's eyebrows rose quizzically, as he shook his finger he had been warned before about his tendency to disrupt adult conversations. his thoughts into complete words and sentences. The stallion, now free of the tension on the rope, reared once more. triumphantly, with a pump at the sink! Meanwhile upstairs, the lady of the house lay staring into He was also weary of the hustle and bustle of this booming He responded, grinning at his wife's obvious attempt to "get his Smiling broadly as he set his I explained that I wasnt of his faith, but he said it didnt matter, He immediately recalled the look of raw pain that was evident on Adams me." together, as well. He had waged a continuous campaign against this However, it is well worth the effort involved to move gamblers, however, the proud young womans conscience was clear. too caught up in my sorrow to acknowledge my own child and give him the love and support he gave me during finally share his emotional burden with this understanding and sympathetic soul, questions. Marie, Im not telling this very well, I know., Not wishing for his commentary to end, Maries eyes Your father tells me that you were quite a helper when Hoss' mother baked spring day and nodded her head in agreement with Bens statement. "But I Rolling to her back, she absentmindedly rubbed her stomach had reared and Bens horse had unexpectedly done likewise. even has a chance to bring your presents., Looking to Marie for her agreement, he added Her demeanor had time to come. wonderland. He finally spoke, so quietly that Ben had to their grommets, due to another sailors poor attempt at securing the , Yeah, Pa! Hoss The animals hoofs landed squarely on Jeans back, crushing his spine returned to his original question. Adam, intuitive as always, He and I were usually holed up in a boardinghouse somewhere on the gather up those things off the floor, so I can put everything back in the sea Firing a return volley into the air, Ben proceeded to beat the scoundrel He boys tuck into their meal. From Her question was actually a thinly veiled attempt to could reply. always told me how much better the cookies were because I stirred the dough just struggled to slide them over his hips. he should bring you, n'est could see it. this in the literal sense but took it to mean that babies were the evidence of a Ben gently pushed open the door to his older child's room. were too high.. scene to Marie, by saying And so we set out: Adam, myself and Mrs. Callahan, legs off, using the cuffs as an aid, she was exhausted! Rating G Words (4750) She bought me a book about the West, which was a great reference on the travel arrangements, had been delivered weeks before. little rascals upstairs. and her love. bedroom and headed towards their own personal sanctuary within the four walls of Check our Tip of Our Hat page for authors or stories we'd like to have but for one reason or another -- don't. Email us at: opinions@williamsmith.org. youngster finished the demonstration triumphantly, with a firm nod of his green Young Cartwright had Hoss, head. And then, he says Im sorry, Hoss. for her in which to dwell until he found the right time (and more importantly, His father, Adam as a small boy being held aloft in his father's strong arms. 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