1 00:01:21,122 --> 00:01:22,873 Here, suey, suey, suey. 2 00:01:23,041 --> 00:01:26,543 Here, come and get it. Come on. 3 00:01:28,755 --> 00:01:32,674 Hey, gertrude, where are your manners? 4 00:01:32,842 --> 00:01:35,427 Stop eating it all up from Henry. 5 00:01:35,595 --> 00:01:37,513 You're just a natural-born pig. 6 00:01:52,612 --> 00:01:55,114 - Morning, Joe. - Charles. 7 00:01:55,281 --> 00:01:57,032 How's everything going? 8 00:01:57,200 --> 00:01:58,575 Uh, can't complain. 9 00:01:58,743 --> 00:02:00,911 Growing enough crop to keep body and soul together. 10 00:02:01,079 --> 00:02:02,955 Yeah, well, speaking of soul, that's why I stopped by. 11 00:02:03,123 --> 00:02:05,499 Just wanted you to know the elders of the church are meeting tonight 12 00:02:05,667 --> 00:02:07,417 on your application for membership. 13 00:02:07,585 --> 00:02:09,378 Again? 14 00:02:09,546 --> 00:02:12,840 That's right, again. I'll do my best. 15 00:02:13,007 --> 00:02:16,927 I know that, but I still ain't going to hold my breath. 16 00:02:17,095 --> 00:02:18,595 One thing, though... 17 00:02:18,763 --> 00:02:21,640 The good lord listens whenever and wherever a body prays to him. 18 00:02:21,808 --> 00:02:24,685 You're right. I'll let you know how it turns out. 19 00:02:24,853 --> 00:02:25,811 Okay. 20 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:28,438 - Have a good day. Hyah! - Bye. 21 00:02:38,074 --> 00:02:40,367 Oh, shut up. 22 00:02:42,620 --> 00:02:44,955 Here you go, here you go. 23 00:02:45,123 --> 00:02:49,001 Some folks think the only place for a nigger to say his prayers 24 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:52,045 is right here. Oink. 25 00:02:54,591 --> 00:02:56,884 I hate "dibision." 26 00:02:57,051 --> 00:02:59,845 What's "dibision"? 27 00:03:00,013 --> 00:03:01,680 Arithmetic. 28 00:03:01,848 --> 00:03:05,142 Carrie, you mean division. 29 00:03:05,310 --> 00:03:07,144 I still hate it. 30 00:03:07,312 --> 00:03:08,979 I like it. 31 00:03:09,147 --> 00:03:12,649 That's because you're always getting as. 32 00:03:12,817 --> 00:03:15,819 I'm going to the outhouse. 33 00:03:19,532 --> 00:03:21,450 Pa, I have to go. 34 00:03:21,618 --> 00:03:24,494 All right, you go ahead. Then get right back to your homework, all right? 35 00:03:24,662 --> 00:03:26,455 Yes, sir. 36 00:03:26,623 --> 00:03:29,917 Charles, you've tried twice before to get Joe kagan into the church. 37 00:03:30,084 --> 00:03:32,502 Both times it ended exactly the same way, 38 00:03:32,670 --> 00:03:37,049 a tie vote between you and Jonathan and Dr. Baker, 39 00:03:37,217 --> 00:03:39,843 and the olesons and Mr. Larabee. 40 00:03:40,011 --> 00:03:43,305 Now, why do you suppose it will be any different this time? 41 00:03:43,473 --> 00:03:46,141 I don't know. Hope Springs eternal, I guess. 42 00:03:46,309 --> 00:03:50,562 So does Mrs. Oleson. 43 00:03:50,730 --> 00:03:52,981 If I could just get nels out from under her thumb... 44 00:03:53,149 --> 00:03:55,567 But I suppose that's impossible. 45 00:03:57,028 --> 00:04:00,822 And Joe pretends he doesn't care, but he does. 46 00:04:00,990 --> 00:04:02,866 He cares a lot. 47 00:04:03,034 --> 00:04:04,826 Here's a man who's a hard worker, 48 00:04:04,994 --> 00:04:06,703 a fine member of the community, 49 00:04:06,871 --> 00:04:08,372 god-loving, god-fearing man. 50 00:04:08,539 --> 00:04:10,540 If anybody deserves to be a member of the walnut grove church, 51 00:04:10,708 --> 00:04:12,709 it's Joe kagan. 52 00:04:12,877 --> 00:04:14,753 It's a shame the board of elders isn't the same 53 00:04:14,921 --> 00:04:17,256 as when Mr. Hanson was alive. 54 00:04:17,423 --> 00:04:20,550 This whole thing would have been settled by now. 55 00:04:20,718 --> 00:04:23,428 Yeah. Well, I'd better get going. 56 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:26,515 I don't make the meeting, we won't even have a tie. 57 00:04:26,683 --> 00:04:28,976 Pray for a miracle. 58 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:34,106 I simply do not understand 59 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:35,774 why we have to bother voting again. 60 00:04:35,942 --> 00:04:37,943 It seems to me it's a waste of time. 61 00:04:38,111 --> 00:04:40,821 What do you got against Joe kagan? 62 00:04:40,989 --> 00:04:42,656 Nothing. Nothing personal. 63 00:04:42,824 --> 00:04:46,493 He's a good-enough darky, I suppose, as darkies go. 64 00:04:46,661 --> 00:04:48,787 It's a matter of principle. 65 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:50,414 What principle is that, Harriet? 66 00:04:50,581 --> 00:04:52,666 Oh, for heaven's sake, don't you know your Bible? 67 00:04:52,834 --> 00:04:56,503 It explicitly says, "look not upon me, because I am black." 68 00:04:56,671 --> 00:04:58,171 That's from the song of Solomon, Harriet. 69 00:04:58,339 --> 00:05:01,174 It's supposed to be a love song, not hate propaganda. 70 00:05:01,342 --> 00:05:03,593 And the quotation goes on to say, 71 00:05:03,761 --> 00:05:06,763 "I am black because the sun hath darkened me." 72 00:05:06,931 --> 00:05:11,268 And it also says, "I am black but beautiful." 73 00:05:11,436 --> 00:05:13,103 And that only goes to prove 74 00:05:13,271 --> 00:05:16,023 that even the devil can quote the scriptures. 75 00:05:16,190 --> 00:05:17,858 I know. 76 00:05:18,026 --> 00:05:20,277 Mother says that colored people are that way 77 00:05:20,445 --> 00:05:21,445 because they bear the Mark of Cain. 78 00:05:21,612 --> 00:05:23,113 Yes. 79 00:05:23,281 --> 00:05:26,491 And so they're never going to get into heaven. Is that right, father? 80 00:05:26,659 --> 00:05:28,285 Of course not! 81 00:05:28,453 --> 00:05:30,412 How dare you contradict me? 82 00:05:30,580 --> 00:05:34,041 Well, she also says that colored people don't have souls, 83 00:05:34,208 --> 00:05:36,835 because they're not made in the image of god. 84 00:05:37,003 --> 00:05:38,962 Oh. 85 00:05:39,130 --> 00:05:43,133 Oh, have you actually seen god, Harriet? 86 00:05:44,427 --> 00:05:48,055 Well... Not yet, 87 00:05:48,222 --> 00:05:50,682 but everyone knows that god is a white man. 88 00:05:50,850 --> 00:05:54,144 I don't know it. I don't know that he's any color at all! 89 00:05:54,312 --> 00:05:55,854 One thing I'm absolutely sure of 90 00:05:56,022 --> 00:05:58,940 is that he doesn't care what color a person's skin is 91 00:05:59,108 --> 00:06:01,902 as long as his spirit is pure. 92 00:06:02,070 --> 00:06:04,613 Don't listen to your father, Nellie. 93 00:06:04,781 --> 00:06:06,615 He'll poison your mind with heresy. 94 00:06:06,783 --> 00:06:09,326 Now, come along! I need your vote. 95 00:06:09,494 --> 00:06:13,288 We'll continue this discussion later on, and you will listen. 96 00:06:13,456 --> 00:06:16,625 Harriet: Nels, come on! 97 00:06:18,461 --> 00:06:20,295 I don't care what you say. 98 00:06:20,463 --> 00:06:23,673 Persons like Joe kagan have their own religion. 99 00:06:23,841 --> 00:06:26,176 They have their African witch doctors 100 00:06:26,344 --> 00:06:29,137 and their voodoo drums and dancing, 101 00:06:29,305 --> 00:06:32,182 and they have their spells and their masks, 102 00:06:32,350 --> 00:06:35,060 and eating people! 103 00:06:35,228 --> 00:06:38,230 Harriet, this is America, not Africa! 104 00:06:38,398 --> 00:06:40,857 Oh, yes, and it's probably a good thing it is, 105 00:06:41,025 --> 00:06:42,484 otherwise we may not all be here. 106 00:06:42,652 --> 00:06:44,903 Mrs. Oleson, Joe kagan's family has been in this country 107 00:06:45,071 --> 00:06:46,655 longer than yours, 180 years. 108 00:06:46,823 --> 00:06:50,659 He's 100% American, a full-fledged citizen of the United States. 109 00:06:50,827 --> 00:06:53,370 He's a good Christian. He'd like to practice his religion 110 00:06:53,538 --> 00:06:55,205 with the members of his community. 111 00:06:55,373 --> 00:06:58,667 He's trying to worm his way into our church, 112 00:06:58,835 --> 00:07:01,503 and who knows for what dark reasons? 113 00:07:01,671 --> 00:07:03,171 You wouldn't want your wives and children 114 00:07:03,339 --> 00:07:06,258 praying in the same pew with Joe kagan, would you? 115 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:07,926 - Yes, I would. - So would I. 116 00:07:08,094 --> 00:07:09,803 Praying to the same god. 117 00:07:09,971 --> 00:07:12,556 We have been all through this before. 118 00:07:12,723 --> 00:07:17,227 Now, the point is that Joe kagan has led a very unsavory life. 119 00:07:17,395 --> 00:07:20,772 Harriet: He spent the better part of his life beating up on good christians. 120 00:07:20,940 --> 00:07:22,941 Mrs. Oleson, we get so sick and tired of hearing you pretend 121 00:07:23,109 --> 00:07:25,235 you're blackballing Joe kagan because he was a fighter. 122 00:07:25,403 --> 00:07:26,736 The way I heard it, a lot of those christians 123 00:07:26,904 --> 00:07:28,488 were beating up on him, anyway. 124 00:07:28,656 --> 00:07:32,409 If I may remind you of the gospel, "god so loved the world 125 00:07:32,577 --> 00:07:33,869 "that he gave his only begotten son 126 00:07:34,036 --> 00:07:36,204 "that whosoever believeth in him 127 00:07:36,372 --> 00:07:38,415 should not perish but have everlasting life." 128 00:07:38,583 --> 00:07:42,252 Now, Joe kagan believes, and he belongs in this church. 129 00:07:44,964 --> 00:07:49,426 And may I remind you, reverend Alden, 130 00:07:49,594 --> 00:07:51,136 that you have no vote here. 131 00:07:51,304 --> 00:07:54,431 Harriet: You have no voice whatsoever in these proceedings. 132 00:07:54,599 --> 00:07:58,768 This board of elders has the ability to vote you out 133 00:07:58,936 --> 00:08:00,187 - as minister of this parish - all right. 134 00:08:00,354 --> 00:08:02,606 All right, I suggest we stick to the subject 135 00:08:02,773 --> 00:08:04,941 we were discussing. 136 00:08:05,109 --> 00:08:07,569 Now, we are discussing the application of Joe kagan 137 00:08:07,737 --> 00:08:09,279 for membership on our church. 138 00:08:09,447 --> 00:08:10,780 What it all boils down to, 139 00:08:10,948 --> 00:08:14,493 is this the church of god or the church of Mrs. Oleson? 140 00:08:14,660 --> 00:08:17,954 How dare you, Charles Ingalls! 141 00:08:18,122 --> 00:08:20,707 There's been enough talk. Let's vote. 142 00:08:20,875 --> 00:08:22,667 Problem is that some of you have such thick heads, 143 00:08:22,835 --> 00:08:24,961 nothing can penetrate. No reason whatsoever. 144 00:08:25,129 --> 00:08:27,380 Mrs. Oleson. 145 00:08:27,548 --> 00:08:31,092 All those in favor of Mr. Kagan's application for membership, 146 00:08:31,260 --> 00:08:34,179 please signify by raising your right hand. 147 00:08:43,481 --> 00:08:44,856 It's a standoff. 148 00:08:45,024 --> 00:08:48,068 Harriet: Well, I guess that settles that once and for all. 149 00:08:48,236 --> 00:08:49,861 Wait a minute, Harriet. 150 00:08:50,029 --> 00:08:52,280 All the votes aren't in yet. 151 00:08:55,493 --> 00:08:57,327 The ayes have it! 152 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:02,832 Jonathan: Oh, nels, thank you! 153 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:04,501 Charles: Nels, you're all right. 154 00:09:04,669 --> 00:09:07,837 Congratulations, nels, you'll get your reward in heaven. 155 00:09:08,005 --> 00:09:10,382 Well, I hope you're right, reverend, 156 00:09:10,550 --> 00:09:13,093 because it's going to be hell on earth when I get home. 157 00:09:34,657 --> 00:09:36,199 Can we come in for a second? 158 00:09:36,367 --> 00:09:38,326 Come right in. 159 00:09:43,874 --> 00:09:45,709 Well, you're here. 160 00:09:45,876 --> 00:09:47,210 Yeah, we just wanted you to know 161 00:09:47,378 --> 00:09:50,213 we came from the meeting of the church elders. 162 00:09:50,381 --> 00:09:53,425 Yeah, I guess I know what you're going to tell me, 163 00:09:53,593 --> 00:09:56,469 but I've been doing my praying right here, 164 00:09:56,637 --> 00:09:57,971 and out in the fields, 165 00:09:58,139 --> 00:10:00,473 under the stars, and under the sun. 166 00:10:00,641 --> 00:10:03,351 I reckon I can go on doing the same. 167 00:10:03,519 --> 00:10:05,353 Joe... 168 00:10:05,521 --> 00:10:08,231 How would you like to start doing your praying at church? 169 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:14,529 You mean... 170 00:10:14,697 --> 00:10:17,407 We mean. Nels oleson finally got his backbone back. 171 00:10:17,575 --> 00:10:19,075 Congratulations, you're a bona fide member 172 00:10:19,243 --> 00:10:20,660 of the community church of walnut grove. 173 00:10:20,828 --> 00:10:23,038 Joe, you're one of us now. 174 00:10:23,205 --> 00:10:25,457 Maybe one of you, 175 00:10:25,625 --> 00:10:27,334 but I'm still a horse of a different color 176 00:10:27,501 --> 00:10:29,878 to a lot of people in this town. 177 00:10:31,589 --> 00:10:36,468 But it's a start, a mighty fine start, gentlemen. 178 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:39,095 I guess we'd better be getting home. 179 00:10:40,306 --> 00:10:42,349 See you in church on sunday. 180 00:10:42,516 --> 00:10:44,601 Good night, Joe. 181 00:10:48,189 --> 00:10:50,398 See you in church, Charlie boy. 182 00:10:50,566 --> 00:10:51,775 Charles: See you. 183 00:12:06,934 --> 00:12:11,354 Boy: The lad has a fat dog. 184 00:12:11,522 --> 00:12:12,981 That's very good, Susan. You got 100. 185 00:12:13,149 --> 00:12:14,858 Thank you, Mrs. Kendall. 186 00:12:15,025 --> 00:12:16,151 Boy: Nat's cap. 187 00:12:16,318 --> 00:12:17,861 Adam: Right. 188 00:12:18,028 --> 00:12:21,489 Boy: Nat and rab run. 189 00:12:21,657 --> 00:12:24,409 Mary, Adam, I hate to interrupt your class, 190 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:28,872 but I have some news for you that concerns you all. 191 00:12:29,039 --> 00:12:33,126 This is probably the most difficult thing I ever had to do in my life, 192 00:12:33,294 --> 00:12:37,672 but, as some of you know, our school building is owned by the church, 193 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:41,843 and the deacons have generously permitted us to occupy it rent-free, 194 00:12:42,011 --> 00:12:47,098 but now the church is in desperate need of money to sustain itself. 195 00:12:47,266 --> 00:12:51,144 The reverend corliss informed me 3 weeks ago 196 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:54,814 that they've received a sizable offer for the property. 197 00:12:54,982 --> 00:12:59,694 Mr. Ames: He just told me that the deacons, after long soul-searching, 198 00:12:59,862 --> 00:13:03,740 have been forced to accept the offer. 199 00:13:03,908 --> 00:13:07,160 They've sold the property. 200 00:13:09,330 --> 00:13:11,664 Our school... 201 00:13:11,832 --> 00:13:13,666 What'll happen to it? 202 00:13:15,044 --> 00:13:17,754 I don't know. 203 00:13:17,922 --> 00:13:20,590 We'll move. We'll find somewhere else. 204 00:13:20,758 --> 00:13:23,051 For the last 3 weeks, I've been all over winoka 205 00:13:23,219 --> 00:13:25,762 trying to find another site for our school. 206 00:13:25,930 --> 00:13:27,931 There's nothing. 207 00:13:28,098 --> 00:13:29,933 I... hate to say this, 208 00:13:30,100 --> 00:13:35,438 but I'm afraid it means the end of the winoka academy for the blind. 209 00:13:38,317 --> 00:13:40,109 I'm sorry. 210 00:13:40,986 --> 00:13:43,488 I did my best. 211 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:45,448 We know that, sir. 212 00:13:45,616 --> 00:13:47,033 Sir... 213 00:13:49,995 --> 00:13:52,163 You didn't say how long we have. 214 00:13:52,331 --> 00:13:56,626 30 days. The new owner wanted immediate possession, 215 00:13:56,794 --> 00:13:58,545 but reverend corliss and the deacons 216 00:13:58,712 --> 00:14:02,507 insisted that the school be given time... 217 00:14:02,675 --> 00:14:05,468 To make other arrangements. 218 00:14:22,069 --> 00:14:23,570 Come in. 219 00:14:25,072 --> 00:14:26,155 Good evening, sir. 220 00:14:26,323 --> 00:14:28,324 Oh, come in, Adam. 221 00:14:40,170 --> 00:14:42,922 Mary and I have been going around and around, 222 00:14:43,090 --> 00:14:46,259 wrestling with our problem, 223 00:14:46,427 --> 00:14:48,094 and we had a thought. 224 00:14:48,262 --> 00:14:51,848 I'd grab at any straw to keep this school afloat, Adam. 225 00:14:52,016 --> 00:14:53,474 What is it? 226 00:14:53,642 --> 00:14:55,685 Well, we thought if you presented our case 227 00:14:55,853 --> 00:14:57,687 to whoever bought the building, let them know 228 00:14:57,855 --> 00:14:59,355 that we don't have anywhere else to go... 229 00:14:59,523 --> 00:15:04,027 Adam, our case has already been dismissed. 230 00:15:04,194 --> 00:15:07,113 The new owner is Mr. Standish. 231 00:15:08,365 --> 00:15:09,741 Mr. Standish. 232 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:12,201 Mr. Ames: He's turning the building into another hotel. 233 00:15:12,369 --> 00:15:15,288 We don't need another hotel. 234 00:15:15,456 --> 00:15:21,961 Mr. Standish thinks we don't need an asylum for the blind, as he calls it. 235 00:15:22,129 --> 00:15:24,672 And he's not alone. 236 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:30,678 I tried everyone that might possibly be able to help. 237 00:15:30,846 --> 00:15:32,013 No response. 238 00:15:32,181 --> 00:15:33,514 If we don't find somewhere to go, 239 00:15:33,682 --> 00:15:36,392 it's going to mean the closing of two schools: 240 00:15:36,560 --> 00:15:38,436 Ours and Mrs. Terhune's. 241 00:15:38,604 --> 00:15:43,524 Well, we can't take in her children unless we have a place of our own. 242 00:15:43,692 --> 00:15:47,320 And just when I thought things were looking up. 243 00:15:47,488 --> 00:15:50,073 With Mrs. Terhune, we would have had a sighted person 244 00:15:50,240 --> 00:15:53,701 who could bear the burdens of administration, 245 00:15:53,869 --> 00:15:57,121 but now everything has collapsed. 246 00:15:57,289 --> 00:16:00,917 I'll have to tell her to find another location... 247 00:16:01,085 --> 00:16:02,710 If she can. 248 00:16:02,878 --> 00:16:06,255 Mr. Ames: It's bad news for everyone. 249 00:16:06,423 --> 00:16:08,508 Mostly the kids. 250 00:16:09,927 --> 00:16:13,763 Yes. The children, above all. 251 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:17,850 I can't believe this is happening. 252 00:16:19,895 --> 00:16:23,648 I don't want to believe it, Adam, 253 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:25,775 but I have to. 254 00:16:29,405 --> 00:16:31,447 Oh, well... 255 00:16:31,615 --> 00:16:33,950 Good night, sir. 256 00:16:34,118 --> 00:16:36,452 Good night, my boy. 257 00:16:56,223 --> 00:16:57,598 "Mr. Standish is the new owner of the building 258 00:16:57,766 --> 00:17:00,018 "and wants us to move right away. 259 00:17:00,185 --> 00:17:01,561 "We were hoping that you and ma 260 00:17:01,729 --> 00:17:05,023 "might be able to help us figure out something to do. 261 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:06,774 Love always, Mary and Adam." 262 00:17:06,942 --> 00:17:08,401 That's about it in a nutshell. 263 00:17:08,569 --> 00:17:10,236 They lose their building. If they don't find another one, 264 00:17:10,404 --> 00:17:12,321 they're just going to have to quit. 265 00:17:12,489 --> 00:17:13,823 That's terrible. 266 00:17:13,991 --> 00:17:16,367 Caroline: It's Mr. Standish who's terrible. 267 00:17:16,535 --> 00:17:19,829 It sounds like that lowdown ornery skunk. 268 00:17:19,997 --> 00:17:21,164 Sorry, reverend. 269 00:17:21,331 --> 00:17:23,291 I guess maybe that sounds like name-calling, 270 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:26,335 but you ain't never met Mr. Standish. 271 00:17:26,503 --> 00:17:28,838 No, I haven't. 272 00:17:29,006 --> 00:17:30,256 What I've heard about Mr. Standish, 273 00:17:30,424 --> 00:17:34,343 you may be doing an injustice... To the skunk. 274 00:17:40,184 --> 00:17:44,562 If only we could find a place for them... Somewhere. 275 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:48,149 Perhaps there is a place. 276 00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:50,818 Where? 277 00:17:50,986 --> 00:17:52,028 Here. 278 00:17:52,196 --> 00:17:54,072 Jonathan: Here? 279 00:17:54,239 --> 00:17:57,158 I was thinking about that big house Mr. Hanson left. 280 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:58,117 Now, it needs work... 281 00:17:58,285 --> 00:17:59,744 Oh, now, hold on, reverend. 282 00:17:59,912 --> 00:18:02,080 Mary said in her letter that they didn't have any money. 283 00:18:02,247 --> 00:18:04,707 There's just no way they could afford to buy a place like that. 284 00:18:04,875 --> 00:18:08,169 I didn't say buy it. I haven't been able to sell it, 285 00:18:08,337 --> 00:18:12,882 it's too big for a family, but it's not too big for a blind school. 286 00:18:13,050 --> 00:18:15,802 And it's not too run down it couldn't be fixed up. 287 00:18:15,969 --> 00:18:17,595 Of course not. We almost had to rebuild 288 00:18:17,763 --> 00:18:19,889 this whole town when we came back. 289 00:18:20,057 --> 00:18:22,558 But it belongs to the church. 290 00:18:22,726 --> 00:18:24,352 We're part of the church, aren't we? 291 00:18:24,520 --> 00:18:27,522 Oh, reverend, Charles, 292 00:18:27,689 --> 00:18:30,983 it'd be like a dream come true. 293 00:18:31,151 --> 00:18:32,944 I suggest we stop dreaming and start doing. 294 00:18:33,112 --> 00:18:35,905 We'll bring it up to the congregation tomorrow. 295 00:18:41,662 --> 00:18:45,414 The text I have chosen for today's service seems particularly appropriate, 296 00:18:45,582 --> 00:18:49,168 as I trust will soon become clear to all of you. 297 00:18:49,336 --> 00:18:53,673 It's from John 10:14. "I am the good Shepherd 298 00:18:53,841 --> 00:18:58,594 and know my sheep, and am known of mine." 299 00:18:58,762 --> 00:19:02,014 First, it's my happy duty to welcome a new member to our flock, 300 00:19:02,182 --> 00:19:06,102 Mr. Joseph kagan. Joseph. 301 00:19:06,270 --> 00:19:10,940 And now Charles Ingalls has something to say of great importance to us. 302 00:19:11,108 --> 00:19:12,441 Charles. 303 00:19:13,527 --> 00:19:15,736 Thank you, reverend. 304 00:19:16,780 --> 00:19:18,614 The winoka school for the blind, 305 00:19:18,782 --> 00:19:23,286 where my daughter and her husband teach, is in serious trouble. 306 00:19:23,453 --> 00:19:25,037 They've been notified that they have to vacate 307 00:19:25,205 --> 00:19:27,331 the building within the month, 308 00:19:27,499 --> 00:19:31,794 and they have no place to go and no money. 309 00:19:31,962 --> 00:19:36,465 They really have no resources at all to speak of. 310 00:19:36,633 --> 00:19:38,634 The reverend will tell you the rest. Thank you. 311 00:19:38,802 --> 00:19:40,469 Reverend: Thank you, Charles. 312 00:19:40,637 --> 00:19:44,015 Now, I wanted Charles to make clear precisely what the problem is 313 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:45,766 because I think we here in walnut grove 314 00:19:45,934 --> 00:19:50,688 may be able to provide an answer, a way to help those children. 315 00:19:50,856 --> 00:19:53,608 Now, for one thing, I refer to the house 316 00:19:53,775 --> 00:19:58,821 that the late and much loved Lars hanson willed to my charge 317 00:19:58,989 --> 00:20:02,408 to be sold, and the receipts to be used for the benefit of the church, 318 00:20:02,576 --> 00:20:05,453 and as you know, I haven't been able to sell the house, 319 00:20:05,621 --> 00:20:09,457 and there's no foreseeable sale in the near future, 320 00:20:09,625 --> 00:20:11,000 but I think Mr. Hanson's house 321 00:20:11,168 --> 00:20:15,504 might prove of value to the church in another way. 322 00:20:15,672 --> 00:20:18,507 Do you remember those words in Matthew? 323 00:20:18,675 --> 00:20:21,219 "I was hungry, and you gave me meat. 324 00:20:21,386 --> 00:20:24,180 "I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. 325 00:20:24,348 --> 00:20:28,184 I was a stranger, and you took me in." 326 00:20:28,352 --> 00:20:30,144 And then later on, 327 00:20:30,312 --> 00:20:31,520 "for as much as you have done it 328 00:20:31,688 --> 00:20:34,315 "unto one of the least of these, my brethren, 329 00:20:34,483 --> 00:20:36,776 "you have done it unto me." 330 00:20:38,237 --> 00:20:42,657 I propose to donate Mr. Hanson's house to the blind school. 331 00:20:42,824 --> 00:20:45,493 Alden: Now, you know, under the term of Mr. Hanson's will, 332 00:20:45,661 --> 00:20:49,455 it was left entirely to my discretion about how to dispose of the house, 333 00:20:49,623 --> 00:20:52,541 but I don't want it to be a personal choice. 334 00:20:52,709 --> 00:20:57,213 I want it to be one in which the whole flock joins, 335 00:20:57,381 --> 00:21:02,093 and that's why I ask you for a vote of confidence in my suggestion. 336 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:03,970 Now, all in favor, aye. 337 00:21:04,137 --> 00:21:05,221 Aye. 338 00:21:05,389 --> 00:21:07,890 Opposed, nay. 339 00:21:08,058 --> 00:21:10,476 - Reverend. - Yes, Mr. Kagan. 340 00:21:11,812 --> 00:21:14,397 As I recollect, the lord also said, 341 00:21:14,564 --> 00:21:17,692 "feed my sheep and feed my lambs." 342 00:21:17,859 --> 00:21:19,235 That's right. 343 00:21:19,403 --> 00:21:24,031 Well, these lambs coming in are going to need food stuffs, 344 00:21:24,199 --> 00:21:26,117 and a way to keep on eating, 345 00:21:26,285 --> 00:21:27,952 so I'm starting the ball rolling 346 00:21:28,120 --> 00:21:32,081 by donating gertrude, one of my prime brood sows. 347 00:21:32,249 --> 00:21:33,249 Thank you, Mr. Kagan. 348 00:21:33,417 --> 00:21:34,709 And I'm giving a milking cow. 349 00:21:34,876 --> 00:21:36,002 Man: I'll give 7 bags of wheat. 350 00:21:36,169 --> 00:21:38,129 I'll donate 5 bushels of corn. 351 00:21:38,297 --> 00:21:39,463 Reverend Alden, it seems to me 352 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:42,591 that everybody has ignored the real problem here. 353 00:21:42,759 --> 00:21:46,470 Now, that house is in a state of disrepair. 354 00:21:46,638 --> 00:21:48,931 Harriet: Why, nobody could possibly live in it. 355 00:21:49,099 --> 00:21:50,141 That's very true... 356 00:21:50,309 --> 00:21:52,101 Now, I am personally willing 357 00:21:52,269 --> 00:21:57,106 to donate all the materials required: The shingles, the paint, the lumber, 358 00:21:57,274 --> 00:22:00,109 everything right down to the last nail. 359 00:22:00,277 --> 00:22:02,695 That's very generous, Mrs. Oleson. 360 00:22:02,863 --> 00:22:06,032 Harriet: I know, but it's the least that I could do 361 00:22:06,199 --> 00:22:09,368 for the little sheep of his flock. 362 00:22:09,536 --> 00:22:14,290 Oh, yes, and I will also donate the plaque, of course. 363 00:22:16,251 --> 00:22:17,293 The plaque? 364 00:22:17,461 --> 00:22:21,297 Yes. Well, it'll be just a little one to Mark 365 00:22:21,465 --> 00:22:27,261 the Harriet oleson institute for the advancement of blind children. 366 00:22:30,307 --> 00:22:33,434 Mrs. Oleson, that's really too much. 367 00:22:34,978 --> 00:22:36,437 I know it is. 368 00:23:06,426 --> 00:23:11,097 Mary, Adam, telegraph for you from walnut grove. 369 00:23:11,264 --> 00:23:13,099 Read it, please. 370 00:23:18,730 --> 00:23:24,568 "Walnut grove has adopted your children and your school, 371 00:23:24,736 --> 00:23:28,531 "donating building and supplies. 372 00:23:28,698 --> 00:23:32,034 "Will come to transport. 373 00:23:32,202 --> 00:23:36,205 Letter following. Love, pa." 374 00:23:40,460 --> 00:23:44,505 Thank god. Everything's going to be all right. 375 00:23:58,603 --> 00:24:00,729 Well, isn't that wonderful news? 376 00:24:00,897 --> 00:24:04,066 The best. I'm very happy for you. 377 00:24:04,234 --> 00:24:06,902 For us. It's your school. 378 00:24:07,070 --> 00:24:09,989 Not anymore, Adam. That's what I wanted to tell you. 379 00:24:10,157 --> 00:24:12,491 It's yours now. 380 00:24:12,659 --> 00:24:14,577 Mine? 381 00:24:14,744 --> 00:24:15,953 Well, it can't be. 382 00:24:16,121 --> 00:24:18,497 You're the heart and soul of this school. 383 00:24:18,665 --> 00:24:19,874 Thank you for saying so, Adam, 384 00:24:20,041 --> 00:24:22,918 but you and Mary are now. 385 00:24:23,086 --> 00:24:24,462 Oh, however, you can rest assured 386 00:24:24,629 --> 00:24:26,672 my heart and soul will always be with you 387 00:24:26,840 --> 00:24:29,133 and the school, wherever you are, 388 00:24:29,301 --> 00:24:32,219 but as you know, my health hasn't been the best of late. 389 00:24:32,387 --> 00:24:33,429 The truth of the matter is, 390 00:24:33,597 --> 00:24:35,139 I'm much sicker than I've let on. 391 00:24:35,307 --> 00:24:39,435 I didn't want to worry anyone. 392 00:24:39,603 --> 00:24:42,813 No, you've just been doing too much, that's all. 393 00:24:42,981 --> 00:24:44,190 A little rest, you'll get... 394 00:24:44,357 --> 00:24:48,277 No, Adam. I've even seen a specialist. 395 00:24:48,445 --> 00:24:51,489 I'm not going to get better, only worse. 396 00:24:51,656 --> 00:24:55,784 Mr. Ames: So, you see, I can't come to walnut grove with you. 397 00:24:55,952 --> 00:25:00,289 The burden of continuity must fall on you 398 00:25:00,457 --> 00:25:02,458 if the school is to continue. 399 00:25:05,504 --> 00:25:10,299 I'm not sure I'm the man, Mr. Ames. 400 00:25:10,467 --> 00:25:14,470 I'm not sure I can fill you shoes, 401 00:25:14,638 --> 00:25:16,597 and do the job that you did. 402 00:25:16,765 --> 00:25:18,265 Well, I am, very sure, 403 00:25:18,433 --> 00:25:22,853 I know that I'm going to be very, very proud of you. 404 00:25:23,021 --> 00:25:26,065 And now, speaking of rest, 405 00:25:26,233 --> 00:25:29,401 I think I will lie down for a while. 406 00:25:32,322 --> 00:25:34,990 - Mr. Ames. - Yes, Adam? 407 00:25:37,410 --> 00:25:39,286 I just want you to know 408 00:25:39,454 --> 00:25:42,581 how much I respect, 409 00:25:42,749 --> 00:25:45,334 how deeply I value, 410 00:25:45,502 --> 00:25:48,295 what you've done here. 411 00:25:48,463 --> 00:25:51,590 For me and for all of us. 412 00:25:53,718 --> 00:25:57,137 I value you, too, Adam. 413 00:25:57,305 --> 00:25:59,807 I value you all. 414 00:25:59,975 --> 00:26:05,521 More than I can possibly put into words. 415 00:26:05,689 --> 00:26:09,191 I feel like I'm losing my mentor... 416 00:26:11,361 --> 00:26:14,655 A very dear friend. 417 00:26:14,823 --> 00:26:17,616 Almost a father. 418 00:26:19,786 --> 00:26:21,996 And you... 419 00:26:22,163 --> 00:26:25,374 You, Adam... 420 00:26:25,542 --> 00:26:29,962 You're the son I never had. 421 00:27:18,803 --> 00:27:20,971 Caroline: Charles, another letter from Mary. 422 00:27:21,139 --> 00:27:22,681 Is everything all right? 423 00:27:22,849 --> 00:27:27,186 Oh, yes. They're joining up with another school from St. Louis, 424 00:27:27,354 --> 00:27:28,562 meeting them at Butler. 425 00:27:28,730 --> 00:27:30,648 Another school? 426 00:27:30,815 --> 00:27:33,317 Only a few more students, Mrs. Oleson. 427 00:27:33,485 --> 00:27:34,735 Oh, run by Mrs. Terhune, huh? 428 00:27:34,903 --> 00:27:37,655 - Mm-hmm. - Mrs. Terhune? 429 00:27:37,822 --> 00:27:40,240 Ah, yes, a hester-sue terhune. 430 00:27:40,408 --> 00:27:43,202 Oh, good gracious! 431 00:27:43,370 --> 00:27:46,038 A St. Louis terhune! 432 00:27:46,206 --> 00:27:47,623 Is that supposed to be something special? 433 00:27:47,791 --> 00:27:50,125 Harriet: Something special? Well, I should say. 434 00:27:50,293 --> 00:27:54,254 It's only the very top of the social ladder in St. Louis. 435 00:27:54,422 --> 00:27:56,006 Of course, my family was on an upper rung, 436 00:27:56,174 --> 00:28:01,095 but the terhunes were the creme de la creme, and ever so rich. 437 00:28:01,262 --> 00:28:02,930 I have a feeling you've got the wrong terhune, 438 00:28:03,098 --> 00:28:05,849 otherwise, why would she come all the way out here to get free rent? 439 00:28:06,017 --> 00:28:10,896 Well, we aristocrats are often a little eccentric. 440 00:28:11,064 --> 00:28:12,981 Oh, you mean cheap. 441 00:28:13,149 --> 00:28:14,858 I mean eccentric. 442 00:28:15,026 --> 00:28:17,569 I can't wait to tell nels. 443 00:28:17,737 --> 00:28:20,406 He'll be so thrilled about the terhunes. 444 00:28:22,158 --> 00:28:24,535 I see Adam's got another wagon and team. 445 00:28:24,703 --> 00:28:27,287 I guess we're going to need another driver. 446 00:28:27,455 --> 00:28:29,373 I'll check with Joe kagan, maybe he'll give me a hand. 447 00:28:29,541 --> 00:28:31,041 Caroline: Okay, see you later. 448 00:28:31,209 --> 00:28:32,876 Dr. Baker: Caroline, you're just in time with that paint. 449 00:28:33,044 --> 00:28:35,629 Come on. I want you to see what we've done. 450 00:28:38,675 --> 00:28:40,426 Joe, I wonder if I could ask a favor of you. 451 00:28:40,593 --> 00:28:42,219 Well, ask away. 452 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:45,013 I just got a letter from Adam, he's got another wagon and team. 453 00:28:45,181 --> 00:28:47,141 That means we're going to need another driver. 454 00:28:47,308 --> 00:28:48,809 I know it's a long trip to winoka and back, 455 00:28:48,977 --> 00:28:50,102 but I was just wondering if... 456 00:28:50,270 --> 00:28:52,354 When do we leave? 457 00:28:52,522 --> 00:28:54,857 Tomorrow morning first light. I appreciate it! 458 00:28:55,024 --> 00:28:56,150 I'll pick you up at your place. 459 00:28:56,317 --> 00:28:57,484 Right. 460 00:28:57,652 --> 00:29:01,655 Mr. Kagan, why are you sitting around relaxing 461 00:29:01,823 --> 00:29:04,283 while the rest of us are pulling our weight, 462 00:29:04,451 --> 00:29:07,578 trying to help the poor little sheep of his flock? 463 00:29:07,746 --> 00:29:11,206 Now, if you want to be a member of our church... 464 00:29:27,140 --> 00:29:29,641 A St. Louis terhune. 465 00:29:31,478 --> 00:29:32,603 Nels. 466 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:33,729 Yeah? 467 00:29:33,897 --> 00:29:36,899 I've come to two important decisions. 468 00:29:41,196 --> 00:29:43,906 I am going to take the stage to winoka, 469 00:29:44,073 --> 00:29:47,326 and I'm going to travel back with the blind school. 470 00:29:47,494 --> 00:29:49,870 Why? 471 00:29:50,038 --> 00:29:52,915 For heaven's sakes, it's my school, isn't it? 472 00:29:53,082 --> 00:29:56,543 Besides, I can hardly wait 473 00:29:56,711 --> 00:30:00,714 to meet my fellow philanthropist, Mrs. Terhune. 474 00:30:06,638 --> 00:30:08,889 So, I'm going to take the Saturday stage 475 00:30:09,057 --> 00:30:11,767 and stop off in brookings for a few days. 476 00:30:11,935 --> 00:30:13,143 Why? 477 00:30:13,311 --> 00:30:16,814 Well, because I want to buy a few new stylish things. 478 00:30:16,981 --> 00:30:21,109 After all, I can't meet Mrs. Terhune looking like a frump, now, can I? 479 00:30:21,277 --> 00:30:23,445 Move over to your own side. 480 00:30:27,408 --> 00:30:32,246 Also, I've decided that I'm going to redecorate 481 00:30:32,413 --> 00:30:33,997 Mrs. Terhune's bedroom. 482 00:30:34,165 --> 00:30:38,502 After all, a woman of her breeding needs a charming bedroom... 483 00:30:40,129 --> 00:30:41,713 So I'm giving her ours. 484 00:30:41,881 --> 00:30:42,798 What? 485 00:30:42,966 --> 00:30:45,843 Well, I wanted to redecorate, anyway. 486 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:47,010 We just bought it! 487 00:30:47,178 --> 00:30:49,513 Well, I know, but I never liked it. 488 00:30:49,681 --> 00:30:52,683 So they're picking up the furniture on sunday, 489 00:30:52,851 --> 00:30:54,142 the day after I leave. 490 00:30:54,310 --> 00:30:56,979 Where am I going to sleep? 491 00:30:57,146 --> 00:30:59,106 On the couch, in the parlor. 492 00:30:59,274 --> 00:31:02,776 Now, it's just until the new furniture I ordered arrives. 493 00:31:02,944 --> 00:31:04,152 When is that? 494 00:31:04,320 --> 00:31:08,073 Well... it should be here by the time I get back. 495 00:31:08,241 --> 00:31:10,200 That figures. 496 00:31:12,495 --> 00:31:15,080 Oh... 497 00:31:20,628 --> 00:31:22,212 You're going to miss me? 498 00:31:22,380 --> 00:31:23,964 Like a crutch. 499 00:31:24,132 --> 00:31:26,008 What did you say, darling? 500 00:31:26,175 --> 00:31:27,759 Very much. 501 00:32:35,912 --> 00:32:37,788 Well, I think this is the last of it. 502 00:32:37,956 --> 00:32:39,915 Good. 503 00:32:43,211 --> 00:32:46,088 Excuse me, are Mr. and Mrs. Kendall receiving today? 504 00:32:46,255 --> 00:32:47,214 Pa! 505 00:32:47,382 --> 00:32:50,133 - Adam. Mary. - Hello. 506 00:32:50,301 --> 00:32:52,219 Charles: Oh, how are you, darling? 507 00:32:52,387 --> 00:32:54,096 You look great. Hey, the both of you. 508 00:32:54,263 --> 00:32:56,390 Oh, I'm so happy you're here. 509 00:32:56,557 --> 00:32:58,308 Happy and in your debt, sir. 510 00:32:58,476 --> 00:32:59,768 Oh, never mind that debt business. 511 00:32:59,936 --> 00:33:01,603 It was all of walnut grove that pitched in to help. 512 00:33:01,771 --> 00:33:03,271 We're in their debt, too. 513 00:33:03,439 --> 00:33:05,107 Hey, I brought a friend along. You remember Joe kagan? 514 00:33:05,274 --> 00:33:07,025 Oh, Joe! I certainly do. 515 00:33:07,193 --> 00:33:10,237 Mary. Pleased to meet you, Adam, I heard a lot about you. 516 00:33:10,405 --> 00:33:11,780 It's nice to meet you, Joe. 517 00:33:11,948 --> 00:33:13,448 Joe's going to drive the second wagon for you. 518 00:33:13,616 --> 00:33:14,533 We appreciate it. 519 00:33:14,701 --> 00:33:16,159 So do I. 520 00:33:16,327 --> 00:33:19,079 This dirt farmer's been promoted from scratching a nothing crop 521 00:33:19,247 --> 00:33:22,874 to chauffeuring for an academy. You've got a good stout team? 522 00:33:23,042 --> 00:33:25,752 Yeah, the best. That's it, parked outside. 523 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:28,130 I'll take a look at the team, I'll be riding behind. 524 00:33:28,297 --> 00:33:29,715 I'll visit for a while. 525 00:33:29,882 --> 00:33:33,010 Oh, I can't wait till you're home. 526 00:33:58,619 --> 00:34:00,495 If you're all set, we can leave first thing in the morning. 527 00:34:00,663 --> 00:34:01,913 All right. 528 00:34:02,081 --> 00:34:05,625 Joe: Charles, you got a second to look at something? 529 00:34:05,793 --> 00:34:07,335 Sure, what is it? 530 00:34:07,503 --> 00:34:10,172 I don't know what. Horses, I think. 531 00:34:19,140 --> 00:34:20,223 That's it? 532 00:34:20,391 --> 00:34:22,142 That's right. 533 00:34:31,861 --> 00:34:35,322 Adam, there's two things the blind should approach with caution: 534 00:34:35,490 --> 00:34:37,824 Buzz saws and buying horses. 535 00:34:37,992 --> 00:34:39,326 What's wrong with the horses, Joe? 536 00:34:39,494 --> 00:34:41,161 Don't know where to begin, Mary. 537 00:34:41,329 --> 00:34:42,621 They wouldn't make glue. 538 00:34:42,789 --> 00:34:44,289 If they did, it wouldn't stick. 539 00:34:44,457 --> 00:34:46,333 We wouldn't get to the outskirts of town with that team. 540 00:34:46,501 --> 00:34:50,045 You're trying to tell me only a blind man would buy those horses? 541 00:34:50,213 --> 00:34:52,339 That's what I'm trying to tell you. 542 00:34:52,507 --> 00:34:56,051 How'd you ever come across this pair of spavin beauties? 543 00:34:56,219 --> 00:34:59,554 I traded the school's furnishings for them 544 00:34:59,722 --> 00:35:01,389 with Mr. Standish. 545 00:35:01,557 --> 00:35:06,186 Adam: Them, the wagon, and food supplies for the trip, 546 00:35:06,354 --> 00:35:08,897 and he said they were the finest team in his livery, 547 00:35:09,065 --> 00:35:11,233 and I got that in writing. 548 00:35:11,400 --> 00:35:13,568 We still got taken. 549 00:35:13,736 --> 00:35:16,238 What are we going to do now? 550 00:35:16,405 --> 00:35:18,115 Mary, you and Adam stay here. 551 00:35:18,282 --> 00:35:20,450 The four of us are going to go see Mr. Standish. 552 00:35:20,618 --> 00:35:22,160 Got you. 553 00:35:40,179 --> 00:35:43,223 We don't serve horses in here, Ingalls. 554 00:35:43,391 --> 00:35:45,267 Then you must have changed your menu. Where's standish? 555 00:35:45,434 --> 00:35:47,102 Standish: What are those horses doing down there? 556 00:35:47,270 --> 00:35:49,938 Fred: Ingalls brought them in, Mr. Standish. 557 00:35:50,106 --> 00:35:52,440 Standish: You? Again? 558 00:35:52,608 --> 00:35:54,442 That's right. Me again. 559 00:35:56,279 --> 00:35:59,114 Get those nags out of here. 560 00:35:59,282 --> 00:36:02,075 Joe: We understand that they're your nags, Mr. Standish. 561 00:36:02,243 --> 00:36:03,368 And who are you? 562 00:36:03,536 --> 00:36:04,369 Joe kagan. 563 00:36:04,537 --> 00:36:05,954 He's a friend of mine. 564 00:36:06,122 --> 00:36:09,916 I might have known. Those are not my horses anymore, Ingalls. 565 00:36:10,084 --> 00:36:11,751 According to Adam Kendall, he contracted with you 566 00:36:11,919 --> 00:36:13,837 for the finest team and the best wagon in your livery. 567 00:36:14,005 --> 00:36:15,463 Said he has it in writing. 568 00:36:15,631 --> 00:36:17,716 Yeah, and the only way you'd get this crow bait to Minnesota 569 00:36:17,884 --> 00:36:19,384 is in the wagon, not pulling it. 570 00:36:20,553 --> 00:36:21,970 You haven't seen the wagon yet. 571 00:36:22,138 --> 00:36:24,472 Yeah, Moses must have used it on his way out of Egypt. 572 00:36:26,684 --> 00:36:29,561 Out, out! Or I'll have you both in jail. 573 00:36:29,729 --> 00:36:31,188 For what? 574 00:36:31,355 --> 00:36:34,983 We're just trying to show your customers how honest you are. 575 00:36:35,151 --> 00:36:37,485 He's a man who runs a gambling establishment, 576 00:36:37,653 --> 00:36:40,697 you ought to trust his word, right, folks? 577 00:36:40,865 --> 00:36:42,741 Yeah. 578 00:36:42,909 --> 00:36:45,535 Kind of hard to trust a man who'd Rob a blind school. 579 00:36:47,163 --> 00:36:50,290 Yeah, all those poor little blind children. 580 00:36:50,458 --> 00:36:53,668 Cheating them would be just downright rotten, dishonorable. 581 00:36:56,589 --> 00:36:59,341 Now, just a minute. Just a minute. 582 00:36:59,508 --> 00:37:01,676 There's a simple explanation for all this. 583 00:37:01,844 --> 00:37:04,679 Sure, there had to be. 584 00:37:04,847 --> 00:37:06,806 Give the man a chance, folks. 585 00:37:08,517 --> 00:37:12,354 It was a mistake, just an unfortunate mistake! 586 00:37:12,521 --> 00:37:16,566 The fool who runs my livery, he just misunderstood! 587 00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:18,193 Mr. Standish: Now, really, you can't believe 588 00:37:18,361 --> 00:37:21,029 that a man of my position and my reputation 589 00:37:21,197 --> 00:37:22,530 would want anything but the best 590 00:37:22,698 --> 00:37:26,117 for those precious little tots at the blind school. 591 00:37:29,205 --> 00:37:32,082 Gentlemen, why don't you go down to the livery, 592 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:34,167 select any horses you want. 593 00:37:34,335 --> 00:37:36,711 And wagon? 594 00:37:36,879 --> 00:37:38,546 And wagon. 595 00:37:40,633 --> 00:37:42,175 Buy my two friends a drink. 596 00:37:49,308 --> 00:37:53,144 Fred, get these filthy beasts out of here... 597 00:37:54,522 --> 00:37:55,647 And bring a shovel. 598 00:38:18,796 --> 00:38:21,006 Here are the rest of the children. 599 00:38:21,173 --> 00:38:25,427 Now, careful. Hold on to the rope. 600 00:38:25,594 --> 00:38:26,636 Kim, you come with me. 601 00:38:26,804 --> 00:38:28,930 You can ride up on the seat. 602 00:38:32,393 --> 00:38:34,394 Harriet: Yoo-hoo! Charles! 603 00:38:34,562 --> 00:38:36,104 Surprise! 604 00:38:38,232 --> 00:38:39,899 What in the name of heaven is she doing here? 605 00:38:40,067 --> 00:38:41,776 Who knows? 606 00:38:41,944 --> 00:38:43,653 Get everybody on the wagon and ready to move out. 607 00:38:43,821 --> 00:38:45,613 - All right. - Hi. 608 00:38:45,781 --> 00:38:47,782 Mrs. Oleson, what are you doing here? 609 00:38:47,950 --> 00:38:50,618 Oh, I came by stage last night from brookings. 610 00:38:50,786 --> 00:38:54,247 It was late, so I decided not to disturb you. 611 00:38:54,415 --> 00:38:57,083 Anyway, I can see that you're surprised. 612 00:38:57,251 --> 00:38:59,336 I stayed at the hotel, and Mr. Standish told me 613 00:38:59,503 --> 00:39:01,629 that you were leaving bright and early this morning, 614 00:39:01,797 --> 00:39:05,508 and I see I'm here just in the Nick of time. 615 00:39:05,676 --> 00:39:06,718 In the Nick of time for what? 616 00:39:06,886 --> 00:39:08,720 Why, I'm going with you. 617 00:39:08,888 --> 00:39:12,432 Harriet: I think it's only fitting that I should meet Mrs. Terhune personally. 618 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:14,642 Oh, here you are, my good man. Thank you! 619 00:39:14,810 --> 00:39:16,644 Um, Mrs. Oleson, I think you ought to think about this. 620 00:39:16,812 --> 00:39:18,438 I mean, this is going to be a very hard trip. 621 00:39:18,606 --> 00:39:19,522 I don't think you should go. 622 00:39:19,690 --> 00:39:20,982 Well, why not? 623 00:39:21,150 --> 00:39:22,609 Why, it's going to be a rough trip, really. 624 00:39:22,777 --> 00:39:25,945 Well, nonsense! If the children can do it, so can I. 625 00:39:26,113 --> 00:39:28,531 Now, you're not going to talk me out of it, Charles Ingalls. 626 00:39:28,699 --> 00:39:29,657 You're sure? 627 00:39:29,825 --> 00:39:32,369 Mr. Ingalls, I'm going with you. 628 00:39:34,330 --> 00:39:35,705 Suit yourself. 629 00:39:35,873 --> 00:39:38,416 You ride up on the wagon seat there with Mr. Kagan. 630 00:39:42,588 --> 00:39:48,176 Mr. Ingalls, I prefer not to ride in that wagon. 631 00:39:48,344 --> 00:39:49,344 Well, why not? 632 00:39:49,512 --> 00:39:51,846 Well, you certainly don't expect me 633 00:39:52,014 --> 00:39:54,349 to ride all the way to walnut grove 634 00:39:54,517 --> 00:39:56,101 with a colored person, do you? 635 00:39:56,268 --> 00:39:58,019 Mrs. Oleson, I don't expect you to do anything. 636 00:39:58,187 --> 00:40:00,188 Now, you can either ride on the wagon seat with Mr. Kagan, 637 00:40:00,356 --> 00:40:02,732 or you can walk. You suit yourself. 638 00:40:07,863 --> 00:40:09,864 All right. I'll walk. 639 00:40:10,032 --> 00:40:11,616 Fine. 640 00:40:11,784 --> 00:40:14,202 Charles: Joe, you've got room for Kim up in the seat of your wagon. 641 00:40:14,370 --> 00:40:15,912 All right. 642 00:40:33,639 --> 00:40:35,723 Good-bye, Mary. 643 00:40:35,891 --> 00:40:37,934 Good-bye, sir. 644 00:40:42,898 --> 00:40:44,816 Good-bye, my son. 645 00:40:51,657 --> 00:40:53,158 Good-bye, sir. 646 00:40:57,079 --> 00:40:59,497 God bless you all. 647 00:42:21,205 --> 00:42:22,914 Aah! 648 00:42:24,208 --> 00:42:26,292 Oh! 649 00:42:29,547 --> 00:42:31,881 Oh, good grief. 650 00:42:40,516 --> 00:42:42,308 Impudent. 651 00:43:02,204 --> 00:43:04,289 Charles: Mrs. Oleson, would you like a sandwich? Cheese and meat. 652 00:43:04,456 --> 00:43:06,040 Harriet: No, thank you. I'm not hungry. 653 00:43:06,208 --> 00:43:08,585 - They're good. - Oh! 654 00:43:12,423 --> 00:43:14,549 Mr. Kagan, would you mind 655 00:43:14,717 --> 00:43:18,845 handing me my small brown bag, please? 656 00:43:19,013 --> 00:43:20,763 Yes, ma'am. 657 00:43:23,142 --> 00:43:26,102 Here you are, Mrs. Oleson. 658 00:43:29,732 --> 00:43:31,107 Harriet: Ah. 659 00:43:31,275 --> 00:43:34,235 Would you like to have one of those sandwiches over there? 660 00:43:34,403 --> 00:43:35,737 No. No, thank you. 661 00:43:35,904 --> 00:43:36,904 Suit yourself. 662 00:43:37,072 --> 00:43:39,824 I'm not the least bit hungry. 663 00:43:39,992 --> 00:43:41,743 Oh. Yes. 664 00:43:41,910 --> 00:43:43,036 Good heavens. 665 00:43:43,203 --> 00:43:45,830 Oh! What are you doing? 666 00:43:54,506 --> 00:43:56,633 It's going to be a long walk, Mrs. Oleson. 667 00:43:56,800 --> 00:43:59,761 You'd better keep both feet flat on the ground. 668 00:44:08,604 --> 00:44:10,146 Idiot. 669 00:44:33,629 --> 00:44:35,213 Charles: All right, everybody walking back there, 670 00:44:35,381 --> 00:44:39,008 take off your shoes and socks. Here's where we go wading. 671 00:44:39,176 --> 00:44:41,302 Adam: Is it very deep? 672 00:44:41,470 --> 00:44:43,971 No. It's just right. You'll love it. 673 00:45:14,670 --> 00:45:16,504 Everybody set back there? 674 00:45:16,672 --> 00:45:17,839 All: Yeah! 675 00:45:18,006 --> 00:45:20,383 All right. Here we go wading. 676 00:46:08,807 --> 00:46:10,391 Aah! 677 00:46:10,559 --> 00:46:14,061 Unless you can walk on it, Mrs. Oleson, you got to get in that water. 678 00:46:14,229 --> 00:46:16,063 Oh! For heaven's sake! Oh! 679 00:46:20,319 --> 00:46:21,903 It's cold. 680 00:46:22,070 --> 00:46:23,988 - Come on. - Stop it! 681 00:46:25,741 --> 00:46:28,701 Harriet: Aah! Get your hands off me! 682 00:46:34,166 --> 00:46:37,001 I get a feeling Mrs. Oleson isn't enjoying this too much. 683 00:46:37,169 --> 00:46:39,462 Oh! 684 00:46:45,761 --> 00:46:49,931 Oh, this is awful. Oh! Oh! 685 00:46:50,098 --> 00:46:53,434 Aah! Let go of me! 686 00:46:53,602 --> 00:46:54,727 Oh! Look at me! 687 00:46:54,895 --> 00:46:57,063 I'm all soaking wet. 688 00:46:57,231 --> 00:46:59,816 Well, you've got plenty of time to dry off. 689 00:46:59,983 --> 00:47:01,734 We'll make camp here tonight. 690 00:47:01,902 --> 00:47:03,778 We'll get to Butler tomorrow. 691 00:47:03,946 --> 00:47:05,446 Joe: If Mrs. Terhune's train's on schedule, 692 00:47:05,614 --> 00:47:07,114 we'll be waiting when it pulls in. 693 00:47:07,282 --> 00:47:10,576 What? We're meeting Mrs. Terhune tomorrow? 694 00:47:10,744 --> 00:47:11,911 Right. 695 00:47:12,079 --> 00:47:15,623 Oh, good heavens. Look at me, I'm a mess. 696 00:47:15,791 --> 00:47:18,793 I never had anything like this happen to me. 697 00:47:18,961 --> 00:47:20,419 Are there any more rivers up ahead? 698 00:47:20,587 --> 00:47:22,630 Yeah, there's one, but it's running slow. 699 00:47:22,798 --> 00:47:24,924 Charles: It's this dry spell. Water's down everywhere. 700 00:47:25,092 --> 00:47:27,260 Good. It'll be easier on the children. 701 00:47:27,427 --> 00:47:30,972 All right. Come on, kids. Get your shoes on. We'll make camp.