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More coffee?

Thank you. Just half a cup.

What's the matter with Carrie this morning?

It's the fourth time she's been to the outhouse.

Just excited, I guess.

First day of school, new teacher.

You two about ready?

Laura: I am. Albert's still primping.

Albert: I am not!

Are too!

Stop your fussing and get down here.

Yes, ma'am.

You got two minutes to get yourself dressed, young lady.

Carrie: All right.

Laura: All ready, ma.

You look very nice, dear.

Wail till you see Albert.

Ma, button me.

What are you dressed for... A wedding or a funeral?

I just thought I should look nice the first day back to school.

That's not the reason, and you know it.

It is too.

Uh-uh. He's so sure that the new teacher's going to be pretty,

he's in love with her already.

Albert: That's dumb.

No dumber than wearing a tie to school.

Charles: Let's not argue about who's the dumbest.

Why don't we get ourselves to school and find out who can be the smartest?

Yes, sir.

Bye, ma.

Bye, darling.

Bye, pa.

Bye. Start on the right foot.

I will.

All right.

Come on, little lord fauntleroy.

See you, pa.

Albert, now wait a minute.

I don't mind you wearing your good clothes to school,

but I don't want you playing in them.

Your ma worked hard making them.

I won't play in them. I promise.

All right. On your way.

Bye, pa.

Have a good day!

It's hard to believe the school year's starting already.

Time really does fly, doesn't it?

Yeah. It'd fly a lot faster

if you'd help me with these dishes.

Caroline, doing dishes is not a man's work.

Charles, don't be sacrilegious.

I'm not.

Then you do believe in the Bible.

Of course I believe in the Bible.

What's that got to do with dishes?

Ii kings, 21:13.

"And I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish,

wiping it, and turning it upside down."

Bible's by the bed. You can look it up.

I don't have to look it up.

I know you know your Bible.

Dish towel's over there.

Thank you, reverend.

Laura: Nellie's lucky.

She gets to graduate today.

Albert: What's so lucky about that?

Because when you graduate, you're grown up.

You can do whatever you want.

If you're in such a hurry to graduate,

just do what Nellie go to mankato and take the exam.

Hi, Mr. Oleson.

Hi, Laura, Albert. Hi, Carrie.

How's it going?

Uh, pretty good.

Going to be finished today

even if Harriet has to beat

the workmen with a whip.

Still a secret, huh?

Oh, yeah. That's her idea, not mine.

Albert: She has everybody in town guessing.

We wouldn't tell... Cross our hearts.

Aw, what the heck?

Everybody's going to know today anyway.

It seems Harriet thought that if she had this...

Harriet: Nels?

I swear she could hear a flea belch a mile away.

Just passing the time of day, are you, nels?

Yes, dear.

Well, your daughter is ready,

and I would appreciate it very much

if you would go and wash up and put your suit coat on.

School is about to begin.

Yes, dear.

All right, in there!

You have one-half an hour to finish,

and see to it that you're not late!

Oh, common laborers!

You have to drive them like cattle.

You should have hired pa and Mr. Garvey.

They'd have this done by now.

Oh, that is your opinion, young man.

You see, the point is, I wanted to keep it a secret.

Come on, Laura.

I want to get a seat up front.

Come on, Carrie.

Hey, what are you doing sitting down?

For heaven's sakes!

You look just lovely.

Dummy!

Welcome, class.

I am miss Wilder.

Miss Wilder: As you know, I'm your new teacher.

Mrs. Garvey has told me a great deal about all of you,

and you will gradually learn...

It is kind of hot to wear a tie.

What I will expect from each of you.

My job is teaching,

and your job is learning.

If we all do our jobs, we should get along splendidly.

Harriet: Yoo-hoo!

Miss Wilder!

I'm so sorry that we're a bit late.

That's perfectly all right, Mrs. Oleson.

Well, Nellie had to have her hair just so

for her commencement speech.

Oh, you haven't met my son Willie.

Mrs. Garvey has told me quite a lot about you, Willie.

I was afraid of that.

Take a seat, darling.

Nellie's ready anytime.

Certainly.

Class, Nellie oleson has taken the township board test this summer

and passed with flying colors.

So, even though it's a bit unusual,

we will be starting the year with a commencement speech.

Nellie?

Thank you, miss Wilder.

Fellow students, friends, and others:

I will miss this quaint schoolhouse.

It has been my second home for many years,

but now I have decided that it is time to get on with my life

and seek new horizons.

Good. Maybe she's moving away.

I realize it will not be easy.

Life is never easy.

It will be a constant challenge and a struggle,

but a challenge, nonetheless, which I am prepared to meet.

Thank you.

Oh, bravo!

Harriet: Bravo!

Thank you, Nellie.

Harriet: Miss Wilder,

before class resumes,

I wonder if Nellie's schoolmates could see her graduation gift.

Well, Mrs. Oleson, I really...

Oh! It will only take a moment,

and I'm sure that her friends would so enjoy it.

Well, all right.

All right, come along, darling.

Come along, children.

Willie? Aren't you coming?

I already know what it is.

Besides, it's for her friends.

I'm just her brother.

Nels, we're ready!

Nels: Just a minute, dear.

Oh! Ah! Well...

Ahem, Nellie, my dear,

this gift, which you so richly deserve, is for your scholarship

and your outstanding citizenship and, um,

and, um, uh...

Kindness and generosity.

Oh, yes, yes, yes! Kindness and generosity.

Nels: Ready, dear!

Oh, we're ready!

Nellie... Nellie, this...

This is for you.

Oh!

Help!

Help!

Nels, help!

Harriet!

For heaven's sake, get me out of here!

What is the... What happened?

Oh, for heaven's sake!

Nels... What are you doing?

What is this?

Will you get me out of this!

Now, just hold on.

All right, I'm doing the best I can.

Come on, come on.

Good grief!

Ow! Ow! Oh!

Oh, for heaven's sakes, let go of me!

Uh, as I was... As I was saying,

Nellie is going to have her... Her own hotel and restaurant,

so be sure and tell all of your parents to come here and dine

in walnut grove's first and only restaurant.

I'm sure the children will spread the word, Mrs. Oleson,

and congratulations to you, miss Nellie.

Now, we should be getting back to work.

Class?

Oh, uh, now remember,

the dinner prices are going to be very moderate,

and, oh...

There will be 5 entrees to choose from!

And soup! And salad!

Harriet!

Huh?

Nels: That's enough!

Well, one has to advertise!

Not by shouting in the middle of the street.

Oh, ha ha ha!

Well, I was just excited.

Aren't you excited, Nellie, dear?

Certainly, mother.

Well, come along, and let's look inside.

Ha ha ha! Oh, come on in.

Nels, come along.

Ah! Oh! See how charming it is?

It's not too big, and it's not too small.

Oh, Nellie, look!

Your very own name on the windows.

Oh! For heaven's sake!

I just finished painting it.

Well, why didn't you say so?

I didn't want to interrupt you while you were talking.

Well, just repaint it!

Well...

Come, Nellie darling.

You must see the kitchen.

Ohh!

Oh, have you ever seen a kitchen like this?

And the stove!

Have you ever seen such a stove?

It's a majestic...

It's a majestic stove.

Look at her, nels.

She's absolutely speechless!

Who's going to do the cooking?

What?

I said, who's going to do the cooking?

Oh, why, darling, whose name is on the window?

Was on the window.

Oh, nels, please.

Mother!

I don't like to cook.

I know, darling. You don't like to cook at home,

but after all, this is your own, very own restaurant.

Mother, I don't like cooking... at home or here.

Well, you darn well better start liking it!

Harriet, shouting: Nels!

Don't raise your voice!

What do you mean, raise my voice?

You and your ideas!

I told you to ask first,

but no, you had to go ahead.

Nels, kindly leave US.

Gladly.

Now, Nellie, dear.

I want you to understand what it means

to have an establishment such as this,

what the advantages are in having it.

When I first met your father,

I had a small mercantile business.

Of course, he was quite smitten with me

when he first laid eyes on me,

but, well, having such a business...

Well, it rather helped getting married, shall I say?

Of course, I realize that there are many young men

around hero township that have their cap set for you,

but maybe they're just shy,

or perhaps they're just afraid that they can't support you

in the manner in which you're accustomed.

Do I make myself clear, Nellie?

Yes, mother.

Good.

Now, do you like your gift?

Yes, mother.

Good.

Now, are there any more questions?

Yes.

Hmm?

Who's going to do the cooking?

I have a feeling she's going to give US

lots more homework than your mom does.

Yeah, but I'm glad she's going to be the teacher.

Now nobody can kid me about being the teacher's pet and all.

I kind of like her.

Sure didn't take Willie long

to be kept after school.

He deserved it,

putting all those crackers in his mouth

and pretending to throw up on his tablet.

Hey, what do you say we go fishing?

Sounds good to me.

Me, too.

Hey, look!

"Help wanted...

A cook."

And Nellie's talking about how life's going to be

a struggle and challenge.

Man: Excuse me.

Is school out yet?

Sure is.

Do you know if miss Wilder's gone home yet?

No. She's keeping somebody after school.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Welcome.

Come on. Let's go get our Poles.

Yeah.

You two go on.

I'll catch up.

Why?

I, uh... I forgot something at school.

What?

I don't know.

That's what I forgot.

Do I have to write it 500 times?

Yes, and if you ask me that again, I'll make it 1,000.

Miss garvey only made me write that kind of stuff 100 times.

Willie...

All right. I'll write it 500 times.

Now I will throw up.

I was afraid I might have missed you.

From the sound of that conversation,

I'm afraid to ask how'd it go?

Well, you know... The first day.

Laura: Hi, miss Wilder.

Oh, Laura. Did you want to see me?

No. I, uh... Thought I forgot something, but I didn't.

Oh. Laura, this is my brother almanzo.

Pleasure to meet you, Laura.

My friends call me Manny.

Pleasure to meet you...

Manly.

Oh ho ho!

Well, you must admit, it's got a virile ring to it.

I'll see you tomorrow, Laura.

Bye-bye.

Manly?

Why did I call him manly?

Albert: You coming fishing or not?

Laura: I'll be right there.

Are you all right?

I'm fine!

Something's got to be wrong.

I've already caught 3,

and you haven't gotten a bite,

and you're not even mad.

Oh, make that 4 I caught!

You better get over here.

I said I'd be right there!

Laura, voice-over: If I had a remembrance book,

I'd Mark down this day as very special.

Though I didn't know it at the time,

I'd just met the man I would someday marry:

Almanzo Wilder.

Laura?

Coming!

You should've seen it, pa.

The whole canvas fell right on Mrs. Oleson.

If I was nels, I'd have left her under there.

Charles.

Caroline, that's the silliest thing I ever heard of,

giving a child a present like that.

And then hiring somebody, or trying to,

to do all the work for her.

How's Nellie ever gonna get a feeling

of accomplishment?

It's just Harriet's way.

I think it's the wrong way.

Half-pint, how would you feel

if I up and gave you something like that?

- Half-pint? - Yes, sir?

I was just asking. How would you feel if I

gave you a present like Nellie got,

without your ever even working for it?

I don't know.

That's hardly the answer I expected.

I'm sorry, pa. I'm just kind of tired.

May I be excused?

Caroline: You aren't feeling poorly, are you?

No, ma, it's just the first day of school and all.

All right. Get some rest.

She's acting funny. There must be something wrong.

She's been acting funny all afternoon.

We went fishing for two hours today

and Laura never got a bite.

And when it was time to come on home,

she pulled her pole out of the water

and she didn't even have a hook on it.

Caroline: Maybe she is a little bit

jealous of Nellie.

After all, it'd be only human for the child.

Caroline, even if I did have the money,

I wouldn't buy a present like that

for one of my children.

I don't think you should.

Anyway, there's no danger of our

spoiling our children with lavish gifts.

We're not exactly poor, you know.

Did I say we were poor?

You wait and see. Those new millstones come in tomorrow

and Jonathan and I will be working around the clock

come harvest season.

We'll do just fine.

I'm sure we will. And now,

can I get another cup of coffee

for the mill tycoon?

Yes, thank you very much.

I'm only going to count to 5, though.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Miss Wilder: Thank you, Manny.

Almanzo: I'll see you after school.

What are you standing there for?

I told you I was only going to count to 5.

I know.

Well, run, dummy.

You go ahead! I forgot something!

Again?

Hey, Laura.

Laura, aren't you going the wrong way?

Yeah. I have to go back home. I left my slate there.

Jump in. I'll give you a ride.

Oh, no. That's too kind. I don't want to be a bother.

No, no. Come on in. Come on in.

I, uh... I'm sorry about yesterday.

What happened?

Well, you know...

Me getting your name wrong and all.

Aw, no. I liked it.

Now, from now on, you and only you may call me manly.

You're joking with me.

I am not.

But now I'm going to have to have a nickname for you.

You got one?

Well, sort of.

It's silly.

My pa gave it to me when I was young.

Oh.

What is it?

It's, um...

It's, uh...

Half-pint.

Ha ha! Half-pint.

Ha ha ha ha!

I'm too old for a nickname like that now,

but I don't want to hurt his feelings.

You know how fathers are.

Oh, yeah.

I certainly can't call a lovely young woman like you half-pint,

so I'm just going to have to think of something else.

What's your full given name?

Laura Elizabeth Ingalls.

Laura Elizabeth.

Well, how does Beth sound?

Beth?

Yeah.

I like it.

All righty. Beth it is.

Almanzo: You sure you don't want me to wait and take you back?

Oh, no. You've been too kind.

My pleasure, Beth. Bye.

Bye, manly!

Jonathan: Whew. Boy, these things got some weight to them, Charles.

Charles: Get it untied and get that pole through there,

I'll knock the weight loose.

I think we're about ready for you, Charles.

You all set, rod?

Ok. She's all yours.

Ha! Thanks a lot.

Hold on. I'm doing my share.

I'm supervising this job.

Go on over there and supervise them doors open, Charles.

You got it.

All right, rod. Let's twist her around a little bit.

Uhh!

Ok, ease her on down.

Real, real easy.

Careful. Careful now.

All right. Up.

Up!

Lord have mercy! What's this thing weigh?

Uh, about 900 pounds.

All the way up.

Charles!

Rod!

I'll get the doc.

Jonathan! I was at the blind school.

He's got some broken ribs and a broken arm,

but doc says there ain't nothin' busted up inside.

He's going to be all right.

Oh, thank god!

Caroline.

Doctor, I heard. I...

It's all right. He was lucky.

I've given him something to ease the pain,

but he'll need help getting home.

It's all right, doc. I got my wagon right outside.

May I see him?

Certainly.

Now, he may not make much sense.

Charles.

Charles.

Hi, darling.

How do you feel?

Like I got hit by a millstone.

Ha!

Very funny.

Thank you.

We'll have to carry him out on a stretcher.

I don't want him sitting up with those broken ribs.

Caroline: Thank you, doctor.

How you been doing? Hmm?

Fine.

Are you all right?

Sure.

I feel good.

That's good.

You got to stop putting so much starch in my sleeves.

Ha ha ha!

Ha ha ha!

No need to worry. He's not feeling any pain.

How long is he going to be laid up, doc?

Well, that's hard to say,

but he's not going to be doing any milling on this harvest,

I can guarantee you that.

He's fallen asleep.

Want some coffee, ma?

Thank you.

Pa sure was lucky.

Good lord must have been looking over him.

Here you go, ma.

Mmm.

Well...

Your pa will mend, but it'll take some time.

Our immediate problem is the same as always...

Money.

Jonathan will have to hire somebody

to take over for your pa at the mill.

I'm big enough, ma. I could do it.

No, on two counts:

One, you've got schooling,

and two... You're not big enough.

I wonder if that position is open at Nellie's for a cook.

Well, the sign was still up,

but I don't think pa would like you working there for Mrs. Oleson.

Sometimes what we like and what we have to do are two different things.

I'll go in first thing in the morning.

Are you going to tell pa?

Let's not get the cart before the horse.

First I'll see if I can get the job.

Uhh! Ohh! Uhh!

I have another order, mother... scrambled eggs and bacon.

I'm still working on the pancakes!

Oh, the pancakes!

Oh! They're all burned!

Oh!

Heavens!

Ohh!

Oh, look at these!

Oh, good grief!

Harriet: They're all burned!

Oh!

What's this in the sink, mother?

Oh, how would I know?

Here. Your pancakes are ready.

I can't serve them. They're all burned!

Well, if you would learn to give me a hand, they wouldn't be burned!

We've been through all that!

Please, god,

send someone to marry her. Oh!

Here we are! Pancakes!

Ha ha! Anything else now?

From the looks of these, I could use a poker.

Oh, well, it's an old family recipe...

Crisp pancakes.

Was your family all blacksmiths?

Well, if you don't want them, don't eat them!

You got a deal.

Good morning, Mrs. Oleson.

Oh! It is not!

Man: Are my scrambled eggs and bacon ready yet?

Coming right up!

You wait right here, grace.

Ooh!

Oh!

Where's your bread? Bread?

Over there.

All right.

Ooh, it's bleeding.

Come on. There.

Ooh! Ooh, it hurts.

Now, here. Put that on it.

Ah! Ah!

Hold that there.

Oh, thanks, Caroline.

That's all right.

Would you like me to finish the order for you?

Would you?

Certainly.

Thank you.

It's not easy, I know.

When I first started cooking at the restaurant in winoka,

I thought I'd go out of my mind.

But once you get the hang of it,

the shortcuts and so forth,

it really isn't so difficult.

Oh!

Oh, I'd forgotten.

Well, that dining room was larger than the one we have here.

Mmm. Twice as big.

Oh.

Oh, Caroline, I don't suppose you've heard,

but we've been looking for a cook.

Yes, I heard. How much?

Oh, uh, let's see.

Two eggs and bacon... 15 cents.

No, I mean for the job as cook.

How much will you pay?

Oh! I...

Uh...$1.00 a day.

Nope.

$1.50.

$2.00 a day, sundays off.

Uh... agreed.

When can you start?

Tomorrow.

Oh, Caroline, thanks.

Oh, bless you!

Nellie!

I just don't know how you can call that good news.

Well, I won't have it.

I won't have you working for that woman.

Charles, I won't really be working for her.

I'll really be working for Nellie.

Aside from a few pounds, what's the difference?

I don't see how it's any different than the job in winoka.

Well, it is different.

How?

It just is.

That's not an answer.

All right. In winoka, you were waiting on strangers.

These are our friends, our neighbors,

people that we have as guests in our own home.

I don't want you serving them and then standing around waiting for tips.

I see.

It's not my working hard that you're concerned about.

It's your pride.

It's our pride.

Are you telling me it wouldn't bother you?

That's exactly what I'm telling you.

Somebody once said there's no reason to be ashamed of any job

as long as you do your best.

What idiot said that?

You.

Charles, it's only for a little while,

and we need the money.

Please?

Caroline Ingalls, how could I get along without you?

Well...

You're not without me,

and you couldn't.

Ha ha ha!

Oh!

Oh, don't. Don't.

Come on, now.

Eat.

Come on.

Mmm!

Caroline: Laura, you'll be late.

Be ready in a minute, ma.

Albert, where's your slate?

Albert: Sorry, ma. I forgot it.

You haven't even braided your hair yet.

I'm not going to braid it.

I'm going to wear it this way.

How are you going to play baseball with it like that?

It'll get in your eyes.

I'm not going to play baseball today.

I want my hair to look older.

What do you think? How do I look?

Like a young girl with old hair. Come on.

Almanzo: Whoa!

Thank you, Manny. Have a good day.

You, too, Liza.

Laura: Morning, miss Wilder.

Morning!

Almanzo: Good morning, Beth.

How are you today?

Real fine. Just got a job over at Miller's feed and seed,

and I start this morning.

You'll be working right across from school.

Yeah. I'll wave to you at lunch.

I may stay inside and study.

I'm going to be a teacher.

Well, that's very commendable.

Don't forget now... All work and no play...

I know, but all the kids here, they just play children's games.

Besides, it's kind of hard to run around when you have such long hair.

Oh, I knew there was something different.

You did?

Yeah. It looks real nice.

Thank you.

You know, there's nothing cuter than a little girl in pigtails.

See you, Beth.

Harriet: Willie! You forgot the note and your books.

I want you to make sure the teacher gets the note this time,

and take your books.

Yes, ma'am.

I don't want to hear about you standing in the corner again.

I didn't want you to hear about it last time.

Will you just get in the school!

Laura, who is that boy you were talking to?

His name's almanzo.

He's miss Wilder's brother.

Really?

He's rather nice-looking, isn't he?

I know.

Miss Wilder's brother.

Nellie!

Hoo-hoo! Nellie!

Nellie oleson!

Ah! Nellie!

Miss Wilder: I want to remind you once again

that your homework assignments

will constitute 50% of your grade.

Anyone failing to hand in his or her homework at the proper time

will receive an automatic zero,

unless, of course, there is an excuse, such as illness.

Now, has everyone copied your homework assignments from the board?

All: Yes, miss Wilder.

All right. Have a good weekend.

Class dismissed.

Willie, you are not dismissed.

I didn't think so.

Laura, will you help me with my homework?

Yeah, later. You go on home.

I'm going to see if ma needs some help.

I'll help you, Carrie. Come on.

I'd like to, Mrs. Oleson, but I just can't.

I do wish that you would change your mind, Mr. Wilder,

and accept Nellie's invitation.

She's a wonderful cook.

I'm sure she is, but I just don't have the time.

All right, all right.

If you can't come tomorrow night,

how about sunday night?

Nellie: Mother.

We're not open sunday.

Hush, dear.

Mr. Wilder could have a nice, quiet supper that way,

just the two of you.

What is your favorite dish, Mr. Wilder?

Oh, that's so formal.

May I call you zaldamo?

It's almanzo.

Oh, I'm so... almanzo.

Well, almanzo, what is your favorite dish?

It's, uh, cinnamon chicken.

Cinnamon chicken!

Did you hear that, Nellie?

Well, it's only her specialty.

Oh, well...

Harriet: I won't take no for an answer.

We will see you sunday night at 7:00.

See you in church, zaldamo!

Almanzo.

Caroline,

I'm willing to pay you a full day's wages

for cooking just one meal!

Mrs. Oleson, I do not work on sunday, and that is final.

Oh, for heaven's sake!

I promised zaldamo cinnamon chicken.

Well, I'm afraid you'll just have to make it yourself.

Well, I don't know how!

I could do it, ma.

Laura, we don't work on the lord's day.

Well, it would be the lord's work... helping out a friend.

We don't get paid for doing the lord's work, Laura.

Well, I wouldn't want to be paid.

You wouldn't?

Uh-uh.

Oh, what a dear child!

A friend doesn't charge another friend for a favor.

Oh, what a wonderful little girl.

Oh, Caroline, please, let her.

Well, Laura, if you really want to.

I do, ma.

I really do.

I still think you should have supper in bed.

Caroline, I've been lying in bed for a week.

I want to have sunday supper at the dinner table with my family.

Right. Albert, will you get the chair?

- Oh, sure. - Thank you, son.

Pa, you're out of bed.

That's right. You can't keep an Ingalls down.

Right. I got to go.

Ma, can I borrow the cinnamon?

That's right. We don't have any in the restaurant.

I'll get it.

Caroline: Hope Nellie appreciates what you're doing for her.

I'm sure she will. Besides, what are friends for?

Be home early. Bye, everyone!

Bye-bye, honey.

Caroline: Bye.

Is it almost ready?

Just another 5 minutes.

It better be good. It's his favorite.

He'll be surprised, all right. I just hope I put on enough cinnamon.

Well, add more.

If you say so.

There. That ought to do it.

Now, when he comes, you hide in the pantry.

He's supposed to think I did all the cooking.

I understand.

And after he's gone, you can do the dishes.

Certainly.

He's here. Hide in the pantry.

Stay in here and don't make a sound.

Oh, my, my. Aren't we punctual?

Well, you said 7:00. 7:00 it is.

Sorry I'm such a mess. I've been slaving over a hot stove.

No, no. You look... You look fine.

Do you really think so?

Yes.

Oh, well, everything's ready.

Why don't you sit down?

Thank you.

Aah!

Almanzo: Are you all right?

Yes! Yes. I'm just singing.

I always sing in the kitchen.

♪ Ah ah ah ah

♪ ah ah ah ah ohh

♪ aah aah

don't just stand there. Help me.

♪ Ah ah ah ah

♪ ah ah ah ah

♪ ah ah ah aah

♪ aah aah ah ah

♪ whoa aah aah ah

♪ ah ah

I hope you have a good appetite.

I made a lot.

Oh, I've got an appetite, all right.

Would you like me to say the blessing?

Certainly.

Thank you, lord, for this delicious food,

which you have allowed me to prepare. Amen.

Amen. Well,

my sister's been working late every night grading papers,

so she hasn't had the opportunity to fix me special things like this.

Oh, I do it all the time.

Mmm.

More water.

Laura!

Laura!

This isn't my fault.

It was my mother's idea.

She wanted me to invite you over for dinner.

I did, too, but I can't cook.

Laura!

So my mother let Laura do the cooking.

Laura!

Laura!

She was here. I swear, Laura did the cooking.

It's all right, Nellie.

I got to be going.

Oh, zaldamo!

Almanzo! Good night!

Are you leaving already?

But... but it's early yet.

Zaldamo!

Nellie!

Ooooh!

Aah! Aah! Aah!

Nels! Nels, do something!

Oh, my...

I will. I'll go to bed.