1 00:01:33,526 --> 00:01:34,661 More coffee? 2 00:01:34,694 --> 00:01:36,529 Thank you. Just half a cup. 3 00:01:36,563 --> 00:01:38,231 What's the matter with Carrie this morning? 4 00:01:38,265 --> 00:01:39,732 It's the fourth time she's been to the outhouse. 5 00:01:39,766 --> 00:01:41,134 Just excited, I guess. 6 00:01:41,168 --> 00:01:43,370 First day of school, new teacher. 7 00:01:43,403 --> 00:01:44,604 You two about ready? 8 00:01:44,637 --> 00:01:47,240 Laura: I am. Albert's still primping. 9 00:01:47,274 --> 00:01:48,408 Albert: I am not! 10 00:01:48,441 --> 00:01:49,542 Are too! 11 00:01:49,576 --> 00:01:51,844 Stop your fussing and get down here. 12 00:01:51,878 --> 00:01:55,382 Yes, ma'am. 13 00:01:55,415 --> 00:01:57,550 You got two minutes to get yourself dressed, young lady. 14 00:01:57,584 --> 00:01:58,551 Carrie: All right. 15 00:01:58,585 --> 00:01:59,552 Laura: All ready, ma. 16 00:01:59,586 --> 00:02:00,620 You look very nice, dear. 17 00:02:00,653 --> 00:02:01,654 Wail till you see Albert. 18 00:02:01,688 --> 00:02:04,557 Ma, button me. 19 00:02:04,591 --> 00:02:06,659 What are you dressed for... A wedding or a funeral? 20 00:02:08,561 --> 00:02:11,864 I just thought I should look nice the first day back to school. 21 00:02:11,898 --> 00:02:13,733 That's not the reason, and you know it. 22 00:02:13,766 --> 00:02:15,735 It is too. 23 00:02:15,768 --> 00:02:18,438 Uh-uh. He's so sure that the new teacher's going to be pretty, 24 00:02:18,471 --> 00:02:20,240 he's in love with her already. 25 00:02:20,273 --> 00:02:21,641 Albert: That's dumb. 26 00:02:21,674 --> 00:02:23,810 No dumber than wearing a tie to school. 27 00:02:23,843 --> 00:02:25,878 Charles: Let's not argue about who's the dumbest. 28 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:28,615 Why don't we get ourselves to school and find out who can be the smartest? 29 00:02:28,648 --> 00:02:30,183 Yes, sir. 30 00:02:30,217 --> 00:02:31,218 Bye, ma. 31 00:02:31,251 --> 00:02:33,953 Bye, darling. 32 00:02:33,986 --> 00:02:35,188 Bye, pa. 33 00:02:35,222 --> 00:02:36,456 Bye. Start on the right foot. 34 00:02:36,489 --> 00:02:37,424 I will. 35 00:02:37,457 --> 00:02:38,491 All right. 36 00:02:38,525 --> 00:02:40,460 Come on, little lord fauntleroy. 37 00:02:40,493 --> 00:02:41,628 See you, pa. 38 00:02:41,661 --> 00:02:43,463 Albert, now wait a minute. 39 00:02:43,496 --> 00:02:45,498 I don't mind you wearing your good clothes to school, 40 00:02:45,532 --> 00:02:47,200 but I don't want you playing in them. 41 00:02:47,234 --> 00:02:48,468 Your ma worked hard making them. 42 00:02:48,501 --> 00:02:49,902 I won't play in them. I promise. 43 00:02:49,936 --> 00:02:51,404 All right. On your way. 44 00:02:51,438 --> 00:02:52,405 Bye, pa. 45 00:02:52,439 --> 00:02:53,506 Have a good day! 46 00:02:58,745 --> 00:03:03,483 It's hard to believe the school year's starting already. 47 00:03:03,516 --> 00:03:04,584 Time really does fly, doesn't it? 48 00:03:04,617 --> 00:03:05,785 Yeah. It'd fly a lot faster 49 00:03:05,818 --> 00:03:08,521 if you'd help me with these dishes. 50 00:03:08,555 --> 00:03:10,690 Caroline, doing dishes is not a man's work. 51 00:03:10,723 --> 00:03:12,492 Charles, don't be sacrilegious. 52 00:03:12,525 --> 00:03:14,494 I'm not. 53 00:03:14,527 --> 00:03:17,797 Then you do believe in the Bible. 54 00:03:17,830 --> 00:03:19,666 Of course I believe in the Bible. 55 00:03:19,699 --> 00:03:21,668 What's that got to do with dishes? 56 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:24,504 Ii kings, 21:13. 57 00:03:24,537 --> 00:03:28,508 "And I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, 58 00:03:28,541 --> 00:03:31,478 wiping it, and turning it upside down." 59 00:03:31,511 --> 00:03:33,580 Bible's by the bed. You can look it up. 60 00:03:33,613 --> 00:03:34,681 I don't have to look it up. 61 00:03:34,714 --> 00:03:36,949 I know you know your Bible. 62 00:03:36,983 --> 00:03:38,685 Dish towel's over there. 63 00:03:38,718 --> 00:03:43,290 Thank you, reverend. 64 00:03:43,323 --> 00:03:44,424 Laura: Nellie's lucky. 65 00:03:44,457 --> 00:03:45,925 She gets to graduate today. 66 00:03:45,958 --> 00:03:47,660 Albert: What's so lucky about that? 67 00:03:47,694 --> 00:03:49,496 Because when you graduate, you're grown up. 68 00:03:49,529 --> 00:03:50,963 You can do whatever you want. 69 00:03:50,997 --> 00:03:53,466 If you're in such a hurry to graduate, 70 00:03:53,500 --> 00:03:56,703 just do what Nellie go to mankato and take the exam. 71 00:03:56,736 --> 00:03:58,605 Hi, Mr. Oleson. 72 00:03:58,638 --> 00:04:00,940 Hi, Laura, Albert. Hi, Carrie. 73 00:04:00,973 --> 00:04:02,642 How's it going? 74 00:04:02,675 --> 00:04:04,811 Uh, pretty good. 75 00:04:04,844 --> 00:04:06,045 Going to be finished today 76 00:04:06,078 --> 00:04:07,280 even if Harriet has to beat 77 00:04:07,314 --> 00:04:08,915 the workmen with a whip. 78 00:04:08,948 --> 00:04:10,850 Still a secret, huh? 79 00:04:10,883 --> 00:04:13,720 Oh, yeah. That's her idea, not mine. 80 00:04:13,753 --> 00:04:16,956 Albert: She has everybody in town guessing. 81 00:04:16,989 --> 00:04:21,961 We wouldn't tell... Cross our hearts. 82 00:04:21,994 --> 00:04:23,896 Aw, what the heck? 83 00:04:23,930 --> 00:04:25,398 Everybody's going to know today anyway. 84 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:28,000 It seems Harriet thought that if she had this... 85 00:04:28,034 --> 00:04:29,736 Harriet: Nels? 86 00:04:33,105 --> 00:04:36,976 I swear she could hear a flea belch a mile away. 87 00:04:44,083 --> 00:04:46,486 Just passing the time of day, are you, nels? 88 00:04:46,519 --> 00:04:47,987 Yes, dear. 89 00:04:48,020 --> 00:04:49,689 Well, your daughter is ready, 90 00:04:49,722 --> 00:04:51,391 and I would appreciate it very much 91 00:04:51,424 --> 00:04:54,427 if you would go and wash up and put your suit coat on. 92 00:04:54,461 --> 00:04:55,995 School is about to begin. 93 00:04:56,028 --> 00:04:58,365 Yes, dear. 94 00:04:58,398 --> 00:04:59,499 All right, in there! 95 00:04:59,532 --> 00:05:01,368 You have one-half an hour to finish, 96 00:05:01,401 --> 00:05:03,803 and see to it that you're not late! 97 00:05:03,836 --> 00:05:05,472 Oh, common laborers! 98 00:05:05,505 --> 00:05:09,108 You have to drive them like cattle. 99 00:05:09,141 --> 00:05:11,778 You should have hired pa and Mr. Garvey. 100 00:05:11,811 --> 00:05:13,980 They'd have this done by now. 101 00:05:14,013 --> 00:05:16,015 Oh, that is your opinion, young man. 102 00:05:16,048 --> 00:05:19,018 You see, the point is, I wanted to keep it a secret. 103 00:05:20,019 --> 00:05:21,020 Come on, Laura. 104 00:05:21,053 --> 00:05:22,355 I want to get a seat up front. 105 00:05:22,389 --> 00:05:23,823 Come on, Carrie. 106 00:05:34,967 --> 00:05:37,737 Hey, what are you doing sitting down? 107 00:05:37,770 --> 00:05:39,472 For heaven's sakes! 108 00:05:51,083 --> 00:05:53,986 You look just lovely. 109 00:05:54,020 --> 00:05:55,522 Dummy! 110 00:06:32,124 --> 00:06:33,693 Welcome, class. 111 00:06:33,726 --> 00:06:35,127 I am miss Wilder. 112 00:06:37,530 --> 00:06:40,600 Miss Wilder: As you know, I'm your new teacher. 113 00:06:40,633 --> 00:06:44,571 Mrs. Garvey has told me a great deal about all of you, 114 00:06:44,604 --> 00:06:45,738 and you will gradually learn... 115 00:06:45,772 --> 00:06:47,574 It is kind of hot to wear a tie. 116 00:06:47,607 --> 00:06:49,041 What I will expect from each of you. 117 00:06:54,481 --> 00:06:56,583 My job is teaching, 118 00:06:56,616 --> 00:06:59,452 and your job is learning. 119 00:06:59,486 --> 00:07:03,590 If we all do our jobs, we should get along splendidly. 120 00:07:03,623 --> 00:07:05,024 Harriet: Yoo-hoo! 121 00:07:05,057 --> 00:07:07,226 Miss Wilder! 122 00:07:07,259 --> 00:07:10,463 I'm so sorry that we're a bit late. 123 00:07:10,497 --> 00:07:12,899 That's perfectly all right, Mrs. Oleson. 124 00:07:12,932 --> 00:07:16,135 Well, Nellie had to have her hair just so 125 00:07:16,168 --> 00:07:19,171 for her commencement speech. 126 00:07:19,205 --> 00:07:22,542 Oh, you haven't met my son Willie. 127 00:07:22,575 --> 00:07:26,112 Mrs. Garvey has told me quite a lot about you, Willie. 128 00:07:26,145 --> 00:07:27,747 I was afraid of that. 129 00:07:29,716 --> 00:07:31,551 Take a seat, darling. 130 00:07:31,584 --> 00:07:34,487 Nellie's ready anytime. 131 00:07:34,521 --> 00:07:36,155 Certainly. 132 00:07:36,188 --> 00:07:41,260 Class, Nellie oleson has taken the township board test this summer 133 00:07:41,293 --> 00:07:43,830 and passed with flying colors. 134 00:07:43,863 --> 00:07:47,199 So, even though it's a bit unusual, 135 00:07:47,233 --> 00:07:50,903 we will be starting the year with a commencement speech. 136 00:07:50,937 --> 00:07:51,904 Nellie? 137 00:07:51,938 --> 00:07:55,675 Thank you, miss Wilder. 138 00:07:55,708 --> 00:08:00,847 Fellow students, friends, and others: 139 00:08:00,880 --> 00:08:04,116 I will miss this quaint schoolhouse. 140 00:08:04,150 --> 00:08:07,520 It has been my second home for many years, 141 00:08:07,554 --> 00:08:12,158 but now I have decided that it is time to get on with my life 142 00:08:12,191 --> 00:08:14,260 and seek new horizons. 143 00:08:14,293 --> 00:08:17,196 Good. Maybe she's moving away. 144 00:08:17,229 --> 00:08:19,832 I realize it will not be easy. 145 00:08:19,866 --> 00:08:21,834 Life is never easy. 146 00:08:21,868 --> 00:08:25,705 It will be a constant challenge and a struggle, 147 00:08:25,738 --> 00:08:30,009 but a challenge, nonetheless, which I am prepared to meet. 148 00:08:30,042 --> 00:08:31,143 Thank you. 149 00:08:31,177 --> 00:08:33,813 Oh, bravo! 150 00:08:33,846 --> 00:08:37,550 Harriet: Bravo! 151 00:08:37,584 --> 00:08:39,151 Thank you, Nellie. 152 00:08:39,185 --> 00:08:40,553 Harriet: Miss Wilder, 153 00:08:40,587 --> 00:08:42,555 before class resumes, 154 00:08:42,589 --> 00:08:47,660 I wonder if Nellie's schoolmates could see her graduation gift. 155 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:49,562 Well, Mrs. Oleson, I really... 156 00:08:49,596 --> 00:08:52,965 Oh! It will only take a moment, 157 00:08:52,999 --> 00:08:56,903 and I'm sure that her friends would so enjoy it. 158 00:08:59,005 --> 00:09:00,873 Well, all right. 159 00:09:00,907 --> 00:09:02,575 All right, come along, darling. 160 00:09:02,609 --> 00:09:03,976 Come along, children. 161 00:09:18,257 --> 00:09:20,993 Willie? Aren't you coming? 162 00:09:21,027 --> 00:09:22,762 I already know what it is. 163 00:09:22,795 --> 00:09:24,697 Besides, it's for her friends. 164 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:25,832 I'm just her brother. 165 00:09:38,410 --> 00:09:42,048 Nels, we're ready! 166 00:09:42,081 --> 00:09:43,382 Nels: Just a minute, dear. 167 00:09:43,415 --> 00:09:47,353 Oh! Ah! Well... 168 00:09:47,386 --> 00:09:50,056 Ahem, Nellie, my dear, 169 00:09:50,089 --> 00:09:57,063 this gift, which you so richly deserve, is for your scholarship 170 00:09:57,096 --> 00:10:00,733 and your outstanding citizenship and, um, 171 00:10:00,767 --> 00:10:02,134 and, um, uh... 172 00:10:02,168 --> 00:10:03,402 Kindness and generosity. 173 00:10:03,435 --> 00:10:07,406 Oh, yes, yes, yes! Kindness and generosity. 174 00:10:07,439 --> 00:10:08,407 Nels: Ready, dear! 175 00:10:08,440 --> 00:10:11,644 Oh, we're ready! 176 00:10:11,678 --> 00:10:16,015 Nellie... Nellie, this... 177 00:10:16,048 --> 00:10:20,186 This is for you. 178 00:10:20,219 --> 00:10:21,420 Oh! 179 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:31,430 Help! 180 00:10:31,463 --> 00:10:32,431 Help! 181 00:10:32,464 --> 00:10:33,800 Nels, help! 182 00:10:33,833 --> 00:10:35,067 Harriet! 183 00:10:35,101 --> 00:10:36,202 For heaven's sake, get me out of here! 184 00:10:36,235 --> 00:10:38,270 What is the... What happened? 185 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:39,371 Oh, for heaven's sake! 186 00:10:39,405 --> 00:10:41,841 Nels... What are you doing? 187 00:10:41,874 --> 00:10:42,842 What is this? 188 00:10:42,875 --> 00:10:43,810 Will you get me out of this! 189 00:10:43,843 --> 00:10:45,044 Now, just hold on. 190 00:10:45,077 --> 00:10:46,345 All right, I'm doing the best I can. 191 00:10:46,378 --> 00:10:48,447 Come on, come on. 192 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:51,450 Good grief! 193 00:10:55,321 --> 00:11:00,993 Ow! Ow! Oh! 194 00:11:01,027 --> 00:11:03,863 Oh, for heaven's sakes, let go of me! 195 00:11:03,896 --> 00:11:08,034 Uh, as I was... As I was saying, 196 00:11:08,067 --> 00:11:12,471 Nellie is going to have her... Her own hotel and restaurant, 197 00:11:12,504 --> 00:11:16,876 so be sure and tell all of your parents to come here and dine 198 00:11:16,909 --> 00:11:20,913 in walnut grove's first and only restaurant. 199 00:11:20,947 --> 00:11:24,483 I'm sure the children will spread the word, Mrs. Oleson, 200 00:11:24,516 --> 00:11:27,219 and congratulations to you, miss Nellie. 201 00:11:27,253 --> 00:11:29,956 Now, we should be getting back to work. 202 00:11:29,989 --> 00:11:30,957 Class? 203 00:11:33,359 --> 00:11:35,461 Oh, uh, now remember, 204 00:11:35,494 --> 00:11:38,731 the dinner prices are going to be very moderate, 205 00:11:38,765 --> 00:11:39,932 and, oh... 206 00:11:39,966 --> 00:11:43,269 There will be 5 entrees to choose from! 207 00:11:43,302 --> 00:11:46,438 And soup! And salad! 208 00:11:46,472 --> 00:11:47,439 Harriet! 209 00:11:47,473 --> 00:11:48,440 Huh? 210 00:11:48,474 --> 00:11:50,076 Nels: That's enough! 211 00:11:50,109 --> 00:11:55,014 Well, one has to advertise! 212 00:11:55,047 --> 00:11:58,417 Not by shouting in the middle of the street. 213 00:11:58,450 --> 00:12:00,252 Oh, ha ha ha! 214 00:12:00,286 --> 00:12:02,521 Well, I was just excited. 215 00:12:02,554 --> 00:12:04,523 Aren't you excited, Nellie, dear? 216 00:12:04,556 --> 00:12:06,492 Certainly, mother. 217 00:12:06,525 --> 00:12:09,762 Well, come along, and let's look inside. 218 00:12:09,796 --> 00:12:13,432 Ha ha ha! Oh, come on in. 219 00:12:13,465 --> 00:12:16,202 Nels, come along. 220 00:12:16,235 --> 00:12:21,841 Ah! Oh! See how charming it is? 221 00:12:21,874 --> 00:12:25,544 It's not too big, and it's not too small. 222 00:12:25,577 --> 00:12:27,880 Oh, Nellie, look! 223 00:12:29,982 --> 00:12:34,821 Your very own name on the windows. 224 00:12:34,854 --> 00:12:38,557 Oh! For heaven's sake! 225 00:12:38,590 --> 00:12:40,292 I just finished painting it. 226 00:12:40,326 --> 00:12:42,528 Well, why didn't you say so? 227 00:12:42,561 --> 00:12:44,997 I didn't want to interrupt you while you were talking. 228 00:12:45,031 --> 00:12:48,300 Well, just repaint it! 229 00:12:48,334 --> 00:12:49,368 Well... 230 00:12:49,401 --> 00:12:50,903 Come, Nellie darling. 231 00:12:50,937 --> 00:12:54,073 You must see the kitchen. 232 00:12:55,207 --> 00:12:57,009 Ohh! 233 00:12:57,043 --> 00:13:01,447 Oh, have you ever seen a kitchen like this? 234 00:13:01,480 --> 00:13:03,182 And the stove! 235 00:13:03,215 --> 00:13:05,551 Have you ever seen such a stove? 236 00:13:05,584 --> 00:13:07,186 It's a majestic... 237 00:13:07,219 --> 00:13:10,189 It's a majestic stove. 238 00:13:12,024 --> 00:13:14,160 Look at her, nels. 239 00:13:14,193 --> 00:13:17,429 She's absolutely speechless! 240 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:19,832 Who's going to do the cooking? 241 00:13:19,866 --> 00:13:21,400 What? 242 00:13:21,433 --> 00:13:25,204 I said, who's going to do the cooking? 243 00:13:25,237 --> 00:13:29,475 Oh, why, darling, whose name is on the window? 244 00:13:29,508 --> 00:13:31,543 Was on the window. 245 00:13:31,577 --> 00:13:34,213 Oh, nels, please. 246 00:13:34,246 --> 00:13:36,215 Mother! 247 00:13:36,248 --> 00:13:39,018 I don't like to cook. 248 00:13:39,051 --> 00:13:41,220 I know, darling. You don't like to cook at home, 249 00:13:41,253 --> 00:13:45,424 but after all, this is your own, very own restaurant. 250 00:13:45,457 --> 00:13:51,363 Mother, I don't like cooking... at home or here. 251 00:13:51,397 --> 00:13:53,565 Well, you darn well better start liking it! 252 00:13:53,599 --> 00:13:54,967 Harriet, shouting: Nels! 253 00:13:55,001 --> 00:13:57,136 Don't raise your voice! 254 00:13:57,169 --> 00:13:59,305 What do you mean, raise my voice? 255 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:00,572 You and your ideas! 256 00:14:00,606 --> 00:14:02,374 I told you to ask first, 257 00:14:02,408 --> 00:14:04,276 but no, you had to go ahead. 258 00:14:10,482 --> 00:14:14,286 Nels, kindly leave US. 259 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:17,256 Gladly. 260 00:14:17,289 --> 00:14:20,592 Now, Nellie, dear. 261 00:14:20,626 --> 00:14:23,429 I want you to understand what it means 262 00:14:23,462 --> 00:14:26,265 to have an establishment such as this, 263 00:14:26,298 --> 00:14:29,535 what the advantages are in having it. 264 00:14:29,568 --> 00:14:32,271 When I first met your father, 265 00:14:32,304 --> 00:14:35,307 I had a small mercantile business. 266 00:14:35,341 --> 00:14:37,977 Of course, he was quite smitten with me 267 00:14:38,010 --> 00:14:39,678 when he first laid eyes on me, 268 00:14:39,711 --> 00:14:42,548 but, well, having such a business... 269 00:14:44,216 --> 00:14:49,321 Well, it rather helped getting married, shall I say? 270 00:14:49,355 --> 00:14:52,224 Of course, I realize that there are many young men 271 00:14:52,258 --> 00:14:57,063 around hero township that have their cap set for you, 272 00:14:57,096 --> 00:15:01,167 but maybe they're just shy, 273 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:04,170 or perhaps they're just afraid that they can't support you 274 00:15:04,203 --> 00:15:08,040 in the manner in which you're accustomed. 275 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:10,542 Do I make myself clear, Nellie? 276 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:13,079 Yes, mother. 277 00:15:13,112 --> 00:15:15,014 Good. 278 00:15:15,047 --> 00:15:18,017 Now, do you like your gift? 279 00:15:18,050 --> 00:15:19,551 Yes, mother. 280 00:15:19,585 --> 00:15:22,088 Good. 281 00:15:22,121 --> 00:15:24,723 Now, are there any more questions? 282 00:15:24,756 --> 00:15:25,724 Yes. 283 00:15:25,757 --> 00:15:27,326 Hmm? 284 00:15:27,359 --> 00:15:30,396 Who's going to do the cooking? 285 00:15:53,519 --> 00:15:55,021 I have a feeling she's going to give US 286 00:15:55,054 --> 00:15:57,256 lots more homework than your mom does. 287 00:15:57,289 --> 00:15:59,625 Yeah, but I'm glad she's going to be the teacher. 288 00:15:59,658 --> 00:16:02,294 Now nobody can kid me about being the teacher's pet and all. 289 00:16:02,328 --> 00:16:04,030 I kind of like her. 290 00:16:04,063 --> 00:16:05,131 Sure didn't take Willie long 291 00:16:05,164 --> 00:16:06,732 to be kept after school. 292 00:16:06,765 --> 00:16:08,134 He deserved it, 293 00:16:08,167 --> 00:16:09,501 putting all those crackers in his mouth 294 00:16:09,535 --> 00:16:12,138 and pretending to throw up on his tablet. 295 00:16:12,171 --> 00:16:14,473 Hey, what do you say we go fishing? 296 00:16:14,506 --> 00:16:15,507 Sounds good to me. 297 00:16:15,541 --> 00:16:17,143 Me, too. 298 00:16:17,176 --> 00:16:18,477 Hey, look! 299 00:16:18,510 --> 00:16:20,512 "Help wanted... 300 00:16:20,546 --> 00:16:22,548 A cook." 301 00:16:22,581 --> 00:16:25,117 And Nellie's talking about how life's going to be 302 00:16:25,151 --> 00:16:26,185 a struggle and challenge. 303 00:16:27,219 --> 00:16:29,055 Man: Excuse me. 304 00:16:29,088 --> 00:16:30,456 Is school out yet? 305 00:16:30,489 --> 00:16:32,024 Sure is. 306 00:16:32,058 --> 00:16:33,692 Do you know if miss Wilder's gone home yet? 307 00:16:33,725 --> 00:16:36,062 No. She's keeping somebody after school. 308 00:16:36,095 --> 00:16:38,230 Thank you. Thank you very much. 309 00:16:38,264 --> 00:16:41,433 Welcome. 310 00:16:41,467 --> 00:16:43,135 Come on. Let's go get our Poles. 311 00:16:43,169 --> 00:16:44,170 Yeah. 312 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:45,771 You two go on. 313 00:16:45,804 --> 00:16:48,174 I'll catch up. 314 00:16:48,207 --> 00:16:49,808 Why? 315 00:16:49,841 --> 00:16:54,180 I, uh... I forgot something at school. 316 00:16:54,213 --> 00:16:56,182 What? 317 00:16:56,215 --> 00:16:57,383 I don't know. 318 00:16:57,416 --> 00:17:00,186 That's what I forgot. 319 00:17:00,219 --> 00:17:02,254 Do I have to write it 500 times? 320 00:17:02,288 --> 00:17:05,257 Yes, and if you ask me that again, I'll make it 1,000. 321 00:17:05,291 --> 00:17:07,793 Miss garvey only made me write that kind of stuff 100 times. 322 00:17:07,826 --> 00:17:09,195 Willie... 323 00:17:09,228 --> 00:17:11,197 All right. I'll write it 500 times. 324 00:17:11,230 --> 00:17:12,398 Now I will throw up. 325 00:17:20,272 --> 00:17:22,174 I was afraid I might have missed you. 326 00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:23,342 From the sound of that conversation, 327 00:17:23,375 --> 00:17:25,211 I'm afraid to ask how'd it go? 328 00:17:25,244 --> 00:17:27,846 Well, you know... The first day. 329 00:17:27,879 --> 00:17:29,148 Laura: Hi, miss Wilder. 330 00:17:29,181 --> 00:17:32,284 Oh, Laura. Did you want to see me? 331 00:17:32,318 --> 00:17:35,387 No. I, uh... Thought I forgot something, but I didn't. 332 00:17:35,421 --> 00:17:40,226 Oh. Laura, this is my brother almanzo. 333 00:17:40,259 --> 00:17:41,460 Pleasure to meet you, Laura. 334 00:17:41,493 --> 00:17:44,363 My friends call me Manny. 335 00:17:44,396 --> 00:17:46,665 Pleasure to meet you... 336 00:17:46,698 --> 00:17:47,733 Manly. 337 00:17:47,766 --> 00:17:49,468 Oh ho ho! 338 00:17:49,501 --> 00:17:51,837 Well, you must admit, it's got a virile ring to it. 339 00:17:51,870 --> 00:17:53,805 I'll see you tomorrow, Laura. 340 00:17:53,839 --> 00:17:55,441 Bye-bye. 341 00:18:08,754 --> 00:18:10,622 Manly? 342 00:18:12,758 --> 00:18:15,794 Why did I call him manly? 343 00:18:20,832 --> 00:18:23,202 Albert: You coming fishing or not? 344 00:18:23,235 --> 00:18:26,172 Laura: I'll be right there. 345 00:18:26,205 --> 00:18:28,207 Are you all right? 346 00:18:28,240 --> 00:18:30,609 I'm fine! 347 00:18:30,642 --> 00:18:33,179 Something's got to be wrong. 348 00:18:33,212 --> 00:18:34,446 I've already caught 3, 349 00:18:34,480 --> 00:18:35,581 and you haven't gotten a bite, 350 00:18:35,614 --> 00:18:37,583 and you're not even mad. 351 00:18:37,616 --> 00:18:39,785 Oh, make that 4 I caught! 352 00:18:39,818 --> 00:18:41,587 You better get over here. 353 00:18:41,620 --> 00:18:44,323 I said I'd be right there! 354 00:18:56,402 --> 00:18:58,537 Laura, voice-over: If I had a remembrance book, 355 00:18:58,570 --> 00:19:01,340 I'd Mark down this day as very special. 356 00:19:01,373 --> 00:19:03,509 Though I didn't know it at the time, 357 00:19:03,542 --> 00:19:06,178 I'd just met the man I would someday marry: 358 00:19:06,212 --> 00:19:07,946 Almanzo Wilder. 359 00:19:07,979 --> 00:19:10,182 Laura? 360 00:19:10,216 --> 00:19:11,149 Coming! 361 00:19:30,001 --> 00:19:31,737 You should've seen it, pa. 362 00:19:31,770 --> 00:19:35,374 The whole canvas fell right on Mrs. Oleson. 363 00:19:35,407 --> 00:19:36,408 If I was nels, I'd have left her under there. 364 00:19:36,442 --> 00:19:37,943 Charles. 365 00:19:37,976 --> 00:19:39,611 Caroline, that's the silliest thing I ever heard of, 366 00:19:39,645 --> 00:19:41,580 giving a child a present like that. 367 00:19:41,613 --> 00:19:43,415 And then hiring somebody, or trying to, 368 00:19:43,449 --> 00:19:45,351 to do all the work for her. 369 00:19:45,384 --> 00:19:46,385 How's Nellie ever gonna get a feeling 370 00:19:46,418 --> 00:19:47,619 of accomplishment? 371 00:19:47,653 --> 00:19:49,255 It's just Harriet's way. 372 00:19:49,288 --> 00:19:50,956 I think it's the wrong way. 373 00:19:50,989 --> 00:19:52,358 Half-pint, how would you feel 374 00:19:52,391 --> 00:19:53,725 if I up and gave you something like that? 375 00:19:55,561 --> 00:19:57,729 - Half-pint? - Yes, sir? 376 00:19:57,763 --> 00:19:58,830 I was just asking. How would you feel if I 377 00:19:58,864 --> 00:20:00,299 gave you a present like Nellie got, 378 00:20:00,332 --> 00:20:01,933 without your ever even working for it? 379 00:20:01,967 --> 00:20:03,602 I don't know. 380 00:20:03,635 --> 00:20:06,472 That's hardly the answer I expected. 381 00:20:06,505 --> 00:20:09,641 I'm sorry, pa. I'm just kind of tired. 382 00:20:09,675 --> 00:20:11,343 May I be excused? 383 00:20:11,377 --> 00:20:13,245 Caroline: You aren't feeling poorly, are you? 384 00:20:13,279 --> 00:20:16,582 No, ma, it's just the first day of school and all. 385 00:20:16,615 --> 00:20:17,849 All right. Get some rest. 386 00:20:25,924 --> 00:20:28,527 She's acting funny. There must be something wrong. 387 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:31,263 She's been acting funny all afternoon. 388 00:20:31,297 --> 00:20:32,631 We went fishing for two hours today 389 00:20:32,664 --> 00:20:34,766 and Laura never got a bite. 390 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:36,502 And when it was time to come on home, 391 00:20:36,535 --> 00:20:37,803 she pulled her pole out of the water 392 00:20:37,836 --> 00:20:40,339 and she didn't even have a hook on it. 393 00:20:42,374 --> 00:20:43,409 Caroline: Maybe she is a little bit 394 00:20:43,442 --> 00:20:45,777 jealous of Nellie. 395 00:20:45,811 --> 00:20:48,914 After all, it'd be only human for the child. 396 00:20:48,947 --> 00:20:50,316 Caroline, even if I did have the money, 397 00:20:50,349 --> 00:20:51,417 I wouldn't buy a present like that 398 00:20:51,450 --> 00:20:53,719 for one of my children. 399 00:20:53,752 --> 00:20:56,588 I don't think you should. 400 00:20:56,622 --> 00:20:58,490 Anyway, there's no danger of our 401 00:20:58,524 --> 00:21:00,492 spoiling our children with lavish gifts. 402 00:21:02,961 --> 00:21:05,997 We're not exactly poor, you know. 403 00:21:06,031 --> 00:21:09,668 Did I say we were poor? 404 00:21:09,701 --> 00:21:11,637 You wait and see. Those new millstones come in tomorrow 405 00:21:11,670 --> 00:21:13,004 and Jonathan and I will be working around the clock 406 00:21:13,038 --> 00:21:14,640 come harvest season. 407 00:21:14,673 --> 00:21:15,941 We'll do just fine. 408 00:21:15,974 --> 00:21:18,510 I'm sure we will. And now, 409 00:21:18,544 --> 00:21:19,945 can I get another cup of coffee 410 00:21:19,978 --> 00:21:21,313 for the mill tycoon? 411 00:21:26,952 --> 00:21:28,420 Yes, thank you very much. 412 00:21:46,037 --> 00:21:48,640 I'm only going to count to 5, though. 413 00:21:48,674 --> 00:21:54,680 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 414 00:21:54,713 --> 00:21:56,081 Miss Wilder: Thank you, Manny. 415 00:21:56,114 --> 00:21:57,949 Almanzo: I'll see you after school. 416 00:21:57,983 --> 00:21:59,685 What are you standing there for? 417 00:21:59,718 --> 00:22:02,654 I told you I was only going to count to 5. 418 00:22:02,688 --> 00:22:04,856 I know. 419 00:22:04,890 --> 00:22:06,057 Well, run, dummy. 420 00:22:09,528 --> 00:22:12,030 You go ahead! I forgot something! 421 00:22:12,063 --> 00:22:13,031 Again? 422 00:22:40,191 --> 00:22:41,727 Hey, Laura. 423 00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:43,929 Laura, aren't you going the wrong way? 424 00:22:43,962 --> 00:22:46,698 Yeah. I have to go back home. I left my slate there. 425 00:22:46,732 --> 00:22:48,534 Jump in. I'll give you a ride. 426 00:22:48,567 --> 00:22:51,069 Oh, no. That's too kind. I don't want to be a bother. 427 00:22:51,102 --> 00:22:54,072 No, no. Come on in. Come on in. 428 00:23:17,162 --> 00:23:22,000 I, uh... I'm sorry about yesterday. 429 00:23:22,033 --> 00:23:23,802 What happened? 430 00:23:23,835 --> 00:23:25,003 Well, you know... 431 00:23:25,036 --> 00:23:26,905 Me getting your name wrong and all. 432 00:23:26,938 --> 00:23:29,675 Aw, no. I liked it. 433 00:23:29,708 --> 00:23:33,845 Now, from now on, you and only you may call me manly. 434 00:23:33,879 --> 00:23:34,913 You're joking with me. 435 00:23:34,946 --> 00:23:36,815 I am not. 436 00:23:36,848 --> 00:23:39,451 But now I'm going to have to have a nickname for you. 437 00:23:39,485 --> 00:23:40,919 You got one? 438 00:23:40,952 --> 00:23:44,055 Well, sort of. 439 00:23:44,089 --> 00:23:45,223 It's silly. 440 00:23:45,256 --> 00:23:47,926 My pa gave it to me when I was young. 441 00:23:47,959 --> 00:23:50,629 Oh. 442 00:23:50,662 --> 00:23:51,930 What is it? 443 00:23:53,932 --> 00:23:56,968 It's, um... 444 00:23:57,002 --> 00:23:58,804 It's, uh... 445 00:24:00,972 --> 00:24:01,940 Half-pint. 446 00:24:01,973 --> 00:24:04,242 Ha ha! Half-pint. 447 00:24:04,275 --> 00:24:05,944 Ha ha ha ha! 448 00:24:05,977 --> 00:24:07,946 I'm too old for a nickname like that now, 449 00:24:07,979 --> 00:24:09,848 but I don't want to hurt his feelings. 450 00:24:09,881 --> 00:24:10,949 You know how fathers are. 451 00:24:10,982 --> 00:24:13,519 Oh, yeah. 452 00:24:13,552 --> 00:24:16,121 I certainly can't call a lovely young woman like you half-pint, 453 00:24:16,154 --> 00:24:19,958 so I'm just going to have to think of something else. 454 00:24:19,991 --> 00:24:22,494 What's your full given name? 455 00:24:22,528 --> 00:24:25,597 Laura Elizabeth Ingalls. 456 00:24:25,631 --> 00:24:26,965 Laura Elizabeth. 457 00:24:26,998 --> 00:24:29,968 Well, how does Beth sound? 458 00:24:30,001 --> 00:24:31,703 Beth? 459 00:24:31,737 --> 00:24:33,004 Yeah. 460 00:24:34,706 --> 00:24:37,108 I like it. 461 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:39,645 All righty. Beth it is. 462 00:24:52,157 --> 00:24:53,892 Almanzo: You sure you don't want me to wait and take you back? 463 00:24:53,925 --> 00:24:55,093 Oh, no. You've been too kind. 464 00:24:55,126 --> 00:24:56,662 My pleasure, Beth. Bye. 465 00:24:59,264 --> 00:25:00,231 Bye, manly! 466 00:25:31,897 --> 00:25:35,667 Jonathan: Whew. Boy, these things got some weight to them, Charles. 467 00:25:35,701 --> 00:25:36,802 Charles: Get it untied and get that pole through there, 468 00:25:36,835 --> 00:25:38,136 I'll knock the weight loose. 469 00:25:38,169 --> 00:25:40,839 I think we're about ready for you, Charles. 470 00:25:40,872 --> 00:25:42,540 You all set, rod? 471 00:25:48,213 --> 00:25:49,915 Ok. She's all yours. 472 00:25:49,948 --> 00:25:51,216 Ha! Thanks a lot. 473 00:25:51,249 --> 00:25:52,250 Hold on. I'm doing my share. 474 00:25:52,283 --> 00:25:53,952 I'm supervising this job. 475 00:25:53,985 --> 00:25:56,855 Go on over there and supervise them doors open, Charles. 476 00:25:56,888 --> 00:25:58,556 You got it. 477 00:26:00,726 --> 00:26:03,261 All right, rod. Let's twist her around a little bit. 478 00:26:03,294 --> 00:26:05,931 Uhh! 479 00:26:05,964 --> 00:26:08,033 Ok, ease her on down. 480 00:26:08,066 --> 00:26:10,836 Real, real easy. 481 00:26:13,639 --> 00:26:14,773 Careful. Careful now. 482 00:26:20,912 --> 00:26:22,180 All right. Up. 483 00:26:24,182 --> 00:26:25,851 Up! 484 00:26:32,090 --> 00:26:34,826 Lord have mercy! What's this thing weigh? 485 00:26:34,860 --> 00:26:37,929 Uh, about 900 pounds. 486 00:26:37,963 --> 00:26:39,865 All the way up. 487 00:26:46,938 --> 00:26:48,306 Charles! 488 00:26:56,314 --> 00:26:57,282 Rod! 489 00:26:57,315 --> 00:26:58,950 I'll get the doc. 490 00:27:16,968 --> 00:27:19,104 Jonathan! I was at the blind school. 491 00:27:19,137 --> 00:27:21,172 He's got some broken ribs and a broken arm, 492 00:27:21,206 --> 00:27:22,974 but doc says there ain't nothin' busted up inside. 493 00:27:23,008 --> 00:27:24,075 He's going to be all right. 494 00:27:24,109 --> 00:27:28,346 Oh, thank god! 495 00:27:28,379 --> 00:27:29,881 Caroline. 496 00:27:29,915 --> 00:27:31,182 Doctor, I heard. I... 497 00:27:31,216 --> 00:27:33,852 It's all right. He was lucky. 498 00:27:33,885 --> 00:27:35,353 I've given him something to ease the pain, 499 00:27:35,386 --> 00:27:37,088 but he'll need help getting home. 500 00:27:37,122 --> 00:27:40,325 It's all right, doc. I got my wagon right outside. 501 00:27:40,358 --> 00:27:41,459 May I see him? 502 00:27:41,492 --> 00:27:42,828 Certainly. 503 00:27:42,861 --> 00:27:45,330 Now, he may not make much sense. 504 00:28:01,446 --> 00:28:02,413 Charles. 505 00:28:06,451 --> 00:28:07,418 Charles. 506 00:28:15,526 --> 00:28:18,096 Hi, darling. 507 00:28:18,129 --> 00:28:20,899 How do you feel? 508 00:28:20,932 --> 00:28:22,433 Like I got hit by a millstone. 509 00:28:22,467 --> 00:28:25,436 Ha! 510 00:28:25,470 --> 00:28:26,738 Very funny. 511 00:28:26,772 --> 00:28:28,439 Thank you. 512 00:28:28,473 --> 00:28:30,141 We'll have to carry him out on a stretcher. 513 00:28:30,175 --> 00:28:32,443 I don't want him sitting up with those broken ribs. 514 00:28:32,477 --> 00:28:34,245 Caroline: Thank you, doctor. 515 00:28:37,916 --> 00:28:41,219 How you been doing? Hmm? 516 00:28:41,252 --> 00:28:42,253 Fine. 517 00:28:42,287 --> 00:28:43,321 Are you all right? 518 00:28:43,354 --> 00:28:45,857 Sure. 519 00:28:45,891 --> 00:28:47,458 I feel good. 520 00:28:47,492 --> 00:28:51,062 That's good. 521 00:28:51,096 --> 00:28:53,832 You got to stop putting so much starch in my sleeves. 522 00:28:53,865 --> 00:28:55,433 Ha ha ha! 523 00:28:55,466 --> 00:28:57,235 Ha ha ha! 524 00:29:01,039 --> 00:29:03,474 No need to worry. He's not feeling any pain. 525 00:29:03,508 --> 00:29:06,477 How long is he going to be laid up, doc? 526 00:29:06,511 --> 00:29:08,479 Well, that's hard to say, 527 00:29:08,513 --> 00:29:10,849 but he's not going to be doing any milling on this harvest, 528 00:29:10,882 --> 00:29:13,184 I can guarantee you that. 529 00:29:19,057 --> 00:29:21,126 He's fallen asleep. 530 00:29:21,159 --> 00:29:23,795 Want some coffee, ma? 531 00:29:23,829 --> 00:29:25,396 Thank you. 532 00:29:33,604 --> 00:29:36,507 Pa sure was lucky. 533 00:29:36,541 --> 00:29:39,510 Good lord must have been looking over him. 534 00:29:39,544 --> 00:29:41,512 Here you go, ma. 535 00:29:41,546 --> 00:29:43,481 Mmm. 536 00:29:50,121 --> 00:29:51,556 Well... 537 00:29:51,589 --> 00:29:56,995 Your pa will mend, but it'll take some time. 538 00:29:57,028 --> 00:30:00,131 Our immediate problem is the same as always... 539 00:30:00,165 --> 00:30:02,533 Money. 540 00:30:02,567 --> 00:30:04,102 Jonathan will have to hire somebody 541 00:30:04,135 --> 00:30:07,038 to take over for your pa at the mill. 542 00:30:07,072 --> 00:30:10,541 I'm big enough, ma. I could do it. 543 00:30:10,575 --> 00:30:12,978 No, on two counts: 544 00:30:13,011 --> 00:30:15,180 One, you've got schooling, 545 00:30:15,213 --> 00:30:17,983 and two... You're not big enough. 546 00:30:21,086 --> 00:30:24,990 I wonder if that position is open at Nellie's for a cook. 547 00:30:25,023 --> 00:30:27,458 Well, the sign was still up, 548 00:30:27,492 --> 00:30:32,998 but I don't think pa would like you working there for Mrs. Oleson. 549 00:30:33,031 --> 00:30:38,436 Sometimes what we like and what we have to do are two different things. 550 00:30:38,469 --> 00:30:41,172 I'll go in first thing in the morning. 551 00:30:41,206 --> 00:30:44,943 Are you going to tell pa? 552 00:30:44,976 --> 00:30:48,113 Let's not get the cart before the horse. 553 00:30:48,146 --> 00:30:49,414 First I'll see if I can get the job. 554 00:31:18,376 --> 00:31:22,113 Uhh! Ohh! Uhh! 555 00:31:30,688 --> 00:31:33,959 I have another order, mother... scrambled eggs and bacon. 556 00:31:33,992 --> 00:31:36,527 I'm still working on the pancakes! 557 00:31:36,561 --> 00:31:38,363 Oh, the pancakes! 558 00:31:38,396 --> 00:31:41,632 Oh! They're all burned! 559 00:31:41,666 --> 00:31:43,501 Oh! 560 00:31:43,534 --> 00:31:45,370 Heavens! 561 00:31:45,403 --> 00:31:47,172 Ohh! 562 00:31:47,205 --> 00:31:49,440 Oh, look at these! 563 00:31:49,474 --> 00:31:52,978 Oh, good grief! 564 00:31:53,011 --> 00:31:55,546 Harriet: They're all burned! 565 00:31:55,580 --> 00:31:57,582 Oh! 566 00:31:57,615 --> 00:32:00,151 What's this in the sink, mother? 567 00:32:00,185 --> 00:32:02,220 Oh, how would I know? 568 00:32:02,253 --> 00:32:04,389 Here. Your pancakes are ready. 569 00:32:04,422 --> 00:32:07,025 I can't serve them. They're all burned! 570 00:32:07,058 --> 00:32:11,296 Well, if you would learn to give me a hand, they wouldn't be burned! 571 00:32:11,329 --> 00:32:13,664 We've been through all that! 572 00:32:16,034 --> 00:32:18,336 Please, god, 573 00:32:18,369 --> 00:32:21,306 send someone to marry her. Oh! 574 00:32:23,441 --> 00:32:26,177 Here we are! Pancakes! 575 00:32:26,211 --> 00:32:29,480 Ha ha! Anything else now? 576 00:32:29,514 --> 00:32:31,549 From the looks of these, I could use a poker. 577 00:32:31,582 --> 00:32:34,419 Oh, well, it's an old family recipe... 578 00:32:34,452 --> 00:32:35,720 Crisp pancakes. 579 00:32:35,753 --> 00:32:37,422 Was your family all blacksmiths? 580 00:32:37,455 --> 00:32:40,358 Well, if you don't want them, don't eat them! 581 00:32:40,391 --> 00:32:41,692 You got a deal. 582 00:32:44,662 --> 00:32:46,231 Good morning, Mrs. Oleson. 583 00:32:46,264 --> 00:32:47,765 Oh! It is not! 584 00:32:47,798 --> 00:32:50,535 Man: Are my scrambled eggs and bacon ready yet? 585 00:32:50,568 --> 00:32:52,570 Coming right up! 586 00:32:56,107 --> 00:32:58,543 You wait right here, grace. 587 00:33:03,481 --> 00:33:04,415 Ooh! 588 00:33:04,449 --> 00:33:05,450 Oh! 589 00:33:05,483 --> 00:33:07,452 Where's your bread? Bread? 590 00:33:07,485 --> 00:33:08,453 Over there. 591 00:33:08,486 --> 00:33:09,454 All right. 592 00:33:09,487 --> 00:33:10,455 Ooh, it's bleeding. 593 00:33:10,488 --> 00:33:11,456 Come on. There. 594 00:33:11,489 --> 00:33:13,458 Ooh! Ooh, it hurts. 595 00:33:13,491 --> 00:33:15,593 Now, here. Put that on it. 596 00:33:15,626 --> 00:33:17,195 Ah! Ah! 597 00:33:17,228 --> 00:33:18,696 Hold that there. 598 00:33:18,729 --> 00:33:19,697 Oh, thanks, Caroline. 599 00:33:19,730 --> 00:33:21,466 That's all right. 600 00:33:21,499 --> 00:33:24,735 Would you like me to finish the order for you? 601 00:33:24,769 --> 00:33:26,471 Would you? 602 00:33:26,504 --> 00:33:27,572 Certainly. 603 00:33:27,605 --> 00:33:29,407 Thank you. 604 00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:31,376 It's not easy, I know. 605 00:33:31,409 --> 00:33:33,478 When I first started cooking at the restaurant in winoka, 606 00:33:33,511 --> 00:33:35,646 I thought I'd go out of my mind. 607 00:33:37,548 --> 00:33:39,350 But once you get the hang of it, 608 00:33:39,384 --> 00:33:42,820 the shortcuts and so forth, 609 00:33:42,853 --> 00:33:45,022 it really isn't so difficult. 610 00:33:50,628 --> 00:33:52,497 Oh! 611 00:33:52,530 --> 00:33:54,499 Oh, I'd forgotten. 612 00:33:54,532 --> 00:33:58,436 Well, that dining room was larger than the one we have here. 613 00:33:58,469 --> 00:33:59,670 Mmm. Twice as big. 614 00:33:59,704 --> 00:34:01,606 Oh. 615 00:34:01,639 --> 00:34:03,574 Oh, Caroline, I don't suppose you've heard, 616 00:34:03,608 --> 00:34:06,444 but we've been looking for a cook. 617 00:34:06,477 --> 00:34:08,513 Yes, I heard. How much? 618 00:34:08,546 --> 00:34:11,782 Oh, uh, let's see. 619 00:34:11,816 --> 00:34:14,519 Two eggs and bacon... 15 cents. 620 00:34:14,552 --> 00:34:17,622 No, I mean for the job as cook. 621 00:34:17,655 --> 00:34:19,490 How much will you pay? 622 00:34:20,625 --> 00:34:24,829 Oh! I... 623 00:34:24,862 --> 00:34:27,532 Uh...$1.00 a day. 624 00:34:27,565 --> 00:34:28,733 Nope. 625 00:34:28,766 --> 00:34:31,502 $1.50. 626 00:34:31,536 --> 00:34:35,306 $2.00 a day, sundays off. 627 00:34:35,340 --> 00:34:38,143 Uh... agreed. 628 00:34:38,176 --> 00:34:39,277 When can you start? 629 00:34:39,310 --> 00:34:40,378 Tomorrow. 630 00:34:40,411 --> 00:34:42,547 Oh, Caroline, thanks. 631 00:34:42,580 --> 00:34:44,415 Oh, bless you! 632 00:34:44,449 --> 00:34:46,117 Nellie! 633 00:34:46,151 --> 00:34:48,353 I just don't know how you can call that good news. 634 00:34:48,386 --> 00:34:49,620 Well, I won't have it. 635 00:34:49,654 --> 00:34:51,589 I won't have you working for that woman. 636 00:34:51,622 --> 00:34:54,859 Charles, I won't really be working for her. 637 00:34:54,892 --> 00:34:56,561 I'll really be working for Nellie. 638 00:34:56,594 --> 00:34:58,563 Aside from a few pounds, what's the difference? 639 00:34:58,596 --> 00:35:01,299 I don't see how it's any different than the job in winoka. 640 00:35:01,332 --> 00:35:02,600 Well, it is different. 641 00:35:02,633 --> 00:35:03,634 How? 642 00:35:03,668 --> 00:35:05,570 It just is. 643 00:35:05,603 --> 00:35:08,606 That's not an answer. 644 00:35:08,639 --> 00:35:11,576 All right. In winoka, you were waiting on strangers. 645 00:35:11,609 --> 00:35:13,244 These are our friends, our neighbors, 646 00:35:13,278 --> 00:35:16,914 people that we have as guests in our own home. 647 00:35:16,947 --> 00:35:21,186 I don't want you serving them and then standing around waiting for tips. 648 00:35:21,219 --> 00:35:22,787 I see. 649 00:35:22,820 --> 00:35:25,856 It's not my working hard that you're concerned about. 650 00:35:25,890 --> 00:35:27,925 It's your pride. 651 00:35:27,958 --> 00:35:29,427 It's our pride. 652 00:35:29,460 --> 00:35:30,728 Are you telling me it wouldn't bother you? 653 00:35:30,761 --> 00:35:33,564 That's exactly what I'm telling you. 654 00:35:33,598 --> 00:35:37,702 Somebody once said there's no reason to be ashamed of any job 655 00:35:37,735 --> 00:35:39,804 as long as you do your best. 656 00:35:39,837 --> 00:35:42,240 What idiot said that? 657 00:35:42,273 --> 00:35:43,308 You. 658 00:35:49,647 --> 00:35:52,650 Charles, it's only for a little while, 659 00:35:52,683 --> 00:35:54,785 and we need the money. 660 00:35:54,819 --> 00:35:55,753 Please? 661 00:36:04,629 --> 00:36:07,665 Caroline Ingalls, how could I get along without you? 662 00:36:07,698 --> 00:36:09,934 Well... 663 00:36:09,967 --> 00:36:12,903 You're not without me, 664 00:36:12,937 --> 00:36:13,904 and you couldn't. 665 00:36:13,938 --> 00:36:15,373 Ha ha ha! 666 00:36:15,406 --> 00:36:16,441 Oh! 667 00:36:16,474 --> 00:36:18,343 Oh, don't. Don't. 668 00:36:18,376 --> 00:36:19,377 Come on, now. 669 00:36:19,410 --> 00:36:20,978 Eat. 670 00:36:21,011 --> 00:36:22,780 Come on. 671 00:36:22,813 --> 00:36:24,515 Mmm! 672 00:36:34,259 --> 00:36:35,726 Caroline: Laura, you'll be late. 673 00:36:35,760 --> 00:36:36,927 Be ready in a minute, ma. 674 00:36:36,961 --> 00:36:38,763 Albert, where's your slate? 675 00:36:38,796 --> 00:36:40,698 Albert: Sorry, ma. I forgot it. 676 00:36:44,335 --> 00:36:46,271 You haven't even braided your hair yet. 677 00:36:46,304 --> 00:36:47,372 I'm not going to braid it. 678 00:36:47,405 --> 00:36:48,939 I'm going to wear it this way. 679 00:36:48,973 --> 00:36:51,376 How are you going to play baseball with it like that? 680 00:36:51,409 --> 00:36:52,743 It'll get in your eyes. 681 00:36:52,777 --> 00:36:54,712 I'm not going to play baseball today. 682 00:36:54,745 --> 00:36:56,347 I want my hair to look older. 683 00:36:56,381 --> 00:36:58,949 What do you think? How do I look? 684 00:36:58,983 --> 00:37:01,952 Like a young girl with old hair. Come on. 685 00:37:18,436 --> 00:37:20,605 Almanzo: Whoa! 686 00:37:20,638 --> 00:37:23,274 Thank you, Manny. Have a good day. 687 00:37:23,308 --> 00:37:24,409 You, too, Liza. 688 00:37:24,442 --> 00:37:25,543 Laura: Morning, miss Wilder. 689 00:37:25,576 --> 00:37:26,544 Morning! 690 00:37:26,577 --> 00:37:27,512 Almanzo: Good morning, Beth. 691 00:37:27,545 --> 00:37:29,347 How are you today? 692 00:37:29,380 --> 00:37:31,916 Real fine. Just got a job over at Miller's feed and seed, 693 00:37:31,949 --> 00:37:33,451 and I start this morning. 694 00:37:33,484 --> 00:37:34,985 You'll be working right across from school. 695 00:37:35,019 --> 00:37:37,288 Yeah. I'll wave to you at lunch. 696 00:37:37,322 --> 00:37:38,989 I may stay inside and study. 697 00:37:39,023 --> 00:37:40,658 I'm going to be a teacher. 698 00:37:40,691 --> 00:37:42,293 Well, that's very commendable. 699 00:37:42,327 --> 00:37:44,629 Don't forget now... All work and no play... 700 00:37:44,662 --> 00:37:48,566 I know, but all the kids here, they just play children's games. 701 00:37:48,599 --> 00:37:53,070 Besides, it's kind of hard to run around when you have such long hair. 702 00:37:53,103 --> 00:37:56,874 Oh, I knew there was something different. 703 00:37:56,907 --> 00:37:57,908 You did? 704 00:37:57,942 --> 00:38:00,645 Yeah. It looks real nice. 705 00:38:00,678 --> 00:38:02,547 Thank you. 706 00:38:02,580 --> 00:38:05,383 You know, there's nothing cuter than a little girl in pigtails. 707 00:38:05,416 --> 00:38:06,351 See you, Beth. 708 00:38:18,062 --> 00:38:21,832 Harriet: Willie! You forgot the note and your books. 709 00:38:21,866 --> 00:38:24,602 I want you to make sure the teacher gets the note this time, 710 00:38:24,635 --> 00:38:25,570 and take your books. 711 00:38:25,603 --> 00:38:27,405 Yes, ma'am. 712 00:38:27,438 --> 00:38:29,774 I don't want to hear about you standing in the corner again. 713 00:38:29,807 --> 00:38:31,576 I didn't want you to hear about it last time. 714 00:38:31,609 --> 00:38:35,045 Will you just get in the school! 715 00:38:35,079 --> 00:38:38,048 Laura, who is that boy you were talking to? 716 00:38:38,082 --> 00:38:39,650 His name's almanzo. 717 00:38:39,684 --> 00:38:42,420 He's miss Wilder's brother. 718 00:38:42,453 --> 00:38:44,522 Really? 719 00:38:44,555 --> 00:38:46,924 He's rather nice-looking, isn't he? 720 00:38:46,957 --> 00:38:48,058 I know. 721 00:38:56,100 --> 00:38:57,668 Miss Wilder's brother. 722 00:39:00,104 --> 00:39:01,639 Nellie! 723 00:39:01,672 --> 00:39:03,874 Hoo-hoo! Nellie! 724 00:39:05,543 --> 00:39:07,445 Nellie oleson! 725 00:39:07,478 --> 00:39:09,614 Ah! Nellie! 726 00:39:14,685 --> 00:39:16,787 Miss Wilder: I want to remind you once again 727 00:39:16,821 --> 00:39:18,623 that your homework assignments 728 00:39:18,656 --> 00:39:22,427 will constitute 50% of your grade. 729 00:39:22,460 --> 00:39:27,798 Anyone failing to hand in his or her homework at the proper time 730 00:39:27,832 --> 00:39:30,100 will receive an automatic zero, 731 00:39:30,134 --> 00:39:34,439 unless, of course, there is an excuse, such as illness. 732 00:39:34,472 --> 00:39:38,809 Now, has everyone copied your homework assignments from the board? 733 00:39:38,843 --> 00:39:41,479 All: Yes, miss Wilder. 734 00:39:41,512 --> 00:39:44,415 All right. Have a good weekend. 735 00:39:44,449 --> 00:39:47,117 Class dismissed. 736 00:39:47,151 --> 00:39:49,954 Willie, you are not dismissed. 737 00:39:49,987 --> 00:39:51,722 I didn't think so. 738 00:40:03,100 --> 00:40:05,503 Laura, will you help me with my homework? 739 00:40:05,536 --> 00:40:07,838 Yeah, later. You go on home. 740 00:40:07,872 --> 00:40:10,608 I'm going to see if ma needs some help. 741 00:40:10,641 --> 00:40:12,810 I'll help you, Carrie. Come on. 742 00:40:15,980 --> 00:40:18,483 I'd like to, Mrs. Oleson, but I just can't. 743 00:40:18,516 --> 00:40:22,853 I do wish that you would change your mind, Mr. Wilder, 744 00:40:22,887 --> 00:40:24,955 and accept Nellie's invitation. 745 00:40:24,989 --> 00:40:26,957 She's a wonderful cook. 746 00:40:26,991 --> 00:40:28,859 I'm sure she is, but I just don't have the time. 747 00:40:28,893 --> 00:40:30,861 All right, all right. 748 00:40:30,895 --> 00:40:32,863 If you can't come tomorrow night, 749 00:40:32,897 --> 00:40:34,865 how about sunday night? 750 00:40:34,899 --> 00:40:36,667 Nellie: Mother. 751 00:40:36,701 --> 00:40:39,069 We're not open sunday. 752 00:40:39,103 --> 00:40:40,971 Hush, dear. 753 00:40:41,005 --> 00:40:44,174 Mr. Wilder could have a nice, quiet supper that way, 754 00:40:44,208 --> 00:40:46,477 just the two of you. 755 00:40:46,511 --> 00:40:48,879 What is your favorite dish, Mr. Wilder? 756 00:40:48,913 --> 00:40:50,515 Oh, that's so formal. 757 00:40:50,548 --> 00:40:54,151 May I call you zaldamo? 758 00:40:54,184 --> 00:40:56,086 It's almanzo. 759 00:40:56,120 --> 00:40:59,023 Oh, I'm so... almanzo. 760 00:40:59,056 --> 00:41:04,595 Well, almanzo, what is your favorite dish? 761 00:41:04,629 --> 00:41:07,632 It's, uh, cinnamon chicken. 762 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:12,236 Cinnamon chicken! 763 00:41:12,269 --> 00:41:13,971 Did you hear that, Nellie? 764 00:41:14,004 --> 00:41:16,507 Well, it's only her specialty. 765 00:41:16,541 --> 00:41:17,908 Oh, well... 766 00:41:17,942 --> 00:41:20,545 Harriet: I won't take no for an answer. 767 00:41:20,578 --> 00:41:22,813 We will see you sunday night at 7:00. 768 00:41:22,847 --> 00:41:26,917 See you in church, zaldamo! 769 00:41:26,951 --> 00:41:27,985 Almanzo. 770 00:41:32,122 --> 00:41:33,658 Caroline, 771 00:41:33,691 --> 00:41:36,561 I'm willing to pay you a full day's wages 772 00:41:36,594 --> 00:41:38,095 for cooking just one meal! 773 00:41:38,128 --> 00:41:40,931 Mrs. Oleson, I do not work on sunday, and that is final. 774 00:41:40,965 --> 00:41:43,167 Oh, for heaven's sake! 775 00:41:43,200 --> 00:41:47,938 I promised zaldamo cinnamon chicken. 776 00:41:47,972 --> 00:41:50,941 Well, I'm afraid you'll just have to make it yourself. 777 00:41:50,975 --> 00:41:53,911 Well, I don't know how! 778 00:41:53,944 --> 00:41:55,813 I could do it, ma. 779 00:41:55,846 --> 00:41:57,948 Laura, we don't work on the lord's day. 780 00:41:57,982 --> 00:42:01,952 Well, it would be the lord's work... helping out a friend. 781 00:42:01,986 --> 00:42:04,955 We don't get paid for doing the lord's work, Laura. 782 00:42:04,989 --> 00:42:07,992 Well, I wouldn't want to be paid. 783 00:42:08,025 --> 00:42:10,995 You wouldn't? 784 00:42:11,028 --> 00:42:12,963 Uh-uh. 785 00:42:12,997 --> 00:42:16,967 Oh, what a dear child! 786 00:42:17,001 --> 00:42:19,970 A friend doesn't charge another friend for a favor. 787 00:42:20,004 --> 00:42:23,974 Oh, what a wonderful little girl. 788 00:42:24,008 --> 00:42:28,746 Oh, Caroline, please, let her. 789 00:42:28,779 --> 00:42:31,982 Well, Laura, if you really want to. 790 00:42:32,016 --> 00:42:33,984 I do, ma. 791 00:42:34,018 --> 00:42:35,953 I really do. 792 00:42:43,360 --> 00:42:45,229 I still think you should have supper in bed. 793 00:42:45,262 --> 00:42:47,097 Caroline, I've been lying in bed for a week. 794 00:42:47,131 --> 00:42:49,099 I want to have sunday supper at the dinner table with my family. 795 00:42:49,133 --> 00:42:50,968 Right. Albert, will you get the chair? 796 00:42:51,001 --> 00:42:52,136 - Oh, sure. - Thank you, son. 797 00:42:52,169 --> 00:42:53,804 Pa, you're out of bed. 798 00:42:53,838 --> 00:42:55,706 That's right. You can't keep an Ingalls down. 799 00:42:55,740 --> 00:42:56,741 Right. I got to go. 800 00:42:56,774 --> 00:42:58,308 Ma, can I borrow the cinnamon? 801 00:42:58,342 --> 00:42:59,276 That's right. We don't have any in the restaurant. 802 00:42:59,309 --> 00:43:01,145 I'll get it. 803 00:43:01,178 --> 00:43:03,313 Caroline: Hope Nellie appreciates what you're doing for her. 804 00:43:03,347 --> 00:43:07,317 I'm sure she will. Besides, what are friends for? 805 00:43:07,351 --> 00:43:08,352 Be home early. Bye, everyone! 806 00:43:08,385 --> 00:43:09,353 Bye-bye, honey. 807 00:43:09,386 --> 00:43:11,121 Caroline: Bye. 808 00:43:40,751 --> 00:43:42,186 Is it almost ready? 809 00:43:42,219 --> 00:43:44,088 Just another 5 minutes. 810 00:43:44,121 --> 00:43:46,156 It better be good. It's his favorite. 811 00:43:46,190 --> 00:43:50,127 He'll be surprised, all right. I just hope I put on enough cinnamon. 812 00:43:50,160 --> 00:43:53,130 Well, add more. 813 00:43:53,163 --> 00:43:54,665 If you say so. 814 00:44:04,709 --> 00:44:06,376 There. That ought to do it. 815 00:44:06,410 --> 00:44:09,379 Now, when he comes, you hide in the pantry. 816 00:44:09,413 --> 00:44:11,682 He's supposed to think I did all the cooking. 817 00:44:11,716 --> 00:44:13,017 I understand. 818 00:44:13,050 --> 00:44:15,119 And after he's gone, you can do the dishes. 819 00:44:15,152 --> 00:44:16,086 Certainly. 820 00:44:17,254 --> 00:44:19,256 He's here. Hide in the pantry. 821 00:44:21,892 --> 00:44:24,895 Stay in here and don't make a sound. 822 00:44:28,432 --> 00:44:31,401 Oh, my, my. Aren't we punctual? 823 00:44:31,435 --> 00:44:34,404 Well, you said 7:00. 7:00 it is. 824 00:44:34,438 --> 00:44:38,408 Sorry I'm such a mess. I've been slaving over a hot stove. 825 00:44:38,442 --> 00:44:41,411 No, no. You look... You look fine. 826 00:44:41,445 --> 00:44:43,748 Do you really think so? 827 00:44:43,781 --> 00:44:45,149 Yes. 828 00:44:45,182 --> 00:44:46,416 Oh, well, everything's ready. 829 00:44:46,450 --> 00:44:47,885 Why don't you sit down? 830 00:44:47,918 --> 00:44:48,819 Thank you. 831 00:44:55,092 --> 00:44:56,360 Aah! 832 00:44:56,393 --> 00:44:57,427 Almanzo: Are you all right? 833 00:44:57,461 --> 00:44:59,730 Yes! Yes. I'm just singing. 834 00:44:59,764 --> 00:45:01,165 I always sing in the kitchen. 835 00:45:01,198 --> 00:45:03,200 ♪ Ah ah ah ah 836 00:45:03,233 --> 00:45:05,502 ♪ ah ah ah ah ohh 837 00:45:05,535 --> 00:45:06,837 ♪ aah aah 838 00:45:06,871 --> 00:45:08,438 don't just stand there. Help me. 839 00:45:08,472 --> 00:45:10,440 ♪ Ah ah ah ah 840 00:45:10,474 --> 00:45:13,510 ♪ ah ah ah ah 841 00:45:13,543 --> 00:45:16,446 ♪ ah ah ah aah 842 00:45:16,480 --> 00:45:20,885 ♪ aah aah ah ah 843 00:45:20,918 --> 00:45:24,421 ♪ whoa aah aah ah 844 00:45:24,454 --> 00:45:25,355 ♪ ah ah 845 00:45:27,491 --> 00:45:28,793 I hope you have a good appetite. 846 00:45:28,826 --> 00:45:30,194 I made a lot. 847 00:45:30,227 --> 00:45:33,197 Oh, I've got an appetite, all right. 848 00:45:33,230 --> 00:45:35,432 Would you like me to say the blessing? 849 00:45:35,465 --> 00:45:37,968 Certainly. 850 00:45:38,002 --> 00:45:40,838 Thank you, lord, for this delicious food, 851 00:45:40,871 --> 00:45:44,408 which you have allowed me to prepare. Amen. 852 00:45:44,441 --> 00:45:46,777 Amen. Well, 853 00:45:46,811 --> 00:45:49,513 my sister's been working late every night grading papers, 854 00:45:49,546 --> 00:45:54,118 so she hasn't had the opportunity to fix me special things like this. 855 00:45:54,151 --> 00:45:56,486 Oh, I do it all the time. 856 00:45:56,520 --> 00:45:58,188 Mmm. 857 00:46:23,280 --> 00:46:24,882 More water. 858 00:46:37,261 --> 00:46:38,963 Laura! 859 00:46:38,996 --> 00:46:40,931 Laura! 860 00:46:40,965 --> 00:46:42,199 This isn't my fault. 861 00:46:42,232 --> 00:46:43,834 It was my mother's idea. 862 00:46:43,868 --> 00:46:45,502 She wanted me to invite you over for dinner. 863 00:46:45,535 --> 00:46:49,273 I did, too, but I can't cook. 864 00:46:49,306 --> 00:46:51,075 Laura! 865 00:46:51,108 --> 00:46:53,277 So my mother let Laura do the cooking. 866 00:46:57,314 --> 00:47:00,084 Laura! 867 00:47:00,117 --> 00:47:03,420 Laura! 868 00:47:03,453 --> 00:47:06,523 She was here. I swear, Laura did the cooking. 869 00:47:06,556 --> 00:47:08,058 It's all right, Nellie. 870 00:47:08,092 --> 00:47:09,126 I got to be going. 871 00:47:15,065 --> 00:47:17,367 Oh, zaldamo! 872 00:47:17,401 --> 00:47:19,203 Almanzo! Good night! 873 00:47:19,236 --> 00:47:20,304 Are you leaving already? 874 00:47:20,337 --> 00:47:23,140 But... but it's early yet. 875 00:47:23,173 --> 00:47:24,308 Zaldamo! 876 00:47:29,046 --> 00:47:30,314 Nellie! 877 00:47:30,347 --> 00:47:32,316 Ooooh! 878 00:47:32,349 --> 00:47:37,254 Aah! Aah! Aah! 879 00:47:37,287 --> 00:47:40,891 Nels! Nels, do something! 880 00:47:40,925 --> 00:47:42,526 Oh, my... 881 00:47:42,559 --> 00:47:45,295 I will. I'll go to bed.