All language subtitles for Little House on the Prairie - 6x22 - Sweet Sixteen

There you are,
Mr. Williams.

Thank you.

Ms. Wilder, I'll come
right to the point.

A teacher down in currie,
Ms. Trimble,

had an accident,
broke her leg.

Oh, the poor dear.

Williams: I'm going to need a
temporary replacement for her

till she mends,
and I...

I thought perhaps your best
student of the required teaching age

would fill the bill.

My only student
who's 16

is also
my poorest student.

My best student
is only 12.

I'm sorry.

So am I.

Ms. Wilder:
Just a minute.

There's Laura Ingalls.

She's my best student
nearest the required age,

and she'll be 16
in only two weeks.

Well, I might bend the rules
a little for this one assignment.

After all, a teacher who is almost
16 is better than no teacher at all.

Do you think she'd be
interested in the job?

I'm sure she would.

I happen to know she's most
anxious to become a teacher.

Well, let's get over to
the school and talk to her.

Thomas Jefferson was
the third president.

As well as writing the
declaration of independence,

he established religious freedom
and private property in Virginia.

He also founded the
university of Virginia

and bought
for the new country

the land between the
Mississippi and California.

Congratulations.

You are now
a teacher.

I am?

And I'm going to fill out the
certificate right now to prove it,

Ms. Ingalls.

Ms. Ingalls.

Williams: It pays $20 for the month,
plus room and board,

with $10 in advance
for initial expenses.

You'll be
staying in currie

with the disabled
teacher, Ms. Trimble.

It will be nice
for the old lady,

and she can be
very helpful to you.

Eliza Jane: And you needn't
worry about transportation.

I'll speak to almanzo. He'll
be delighted to take you.

He will?

Here you are,
young lady.

I can't believe it.

I'm a teacher.

I'm a teacher!

Congratulations!

Pa! Pa!

I'm a teacher!

- What?
- I'm a teacher!

How about
this one, ma?

I like it. The color suits you.

Mm-hmm.

Why don't you
try it on?

Yes, dear. In the back room,
hmm?

- Thank you.
- Yes.

Oh, Caroline,
Caroline...

Where has
the time gone?

Oh, I don't
know.

It seems like
only yesterday

this little child came
walking into my store.

She could barely
reach the counter.

Oh, it makes me
feel so old.

It doesn't particularly
make me feel old.

It does make me
feel proud, though.

Well, it makes me
feel old.

I'll never forgive
Nellie for growing up.

Of course, I'm not
really that old.

I was practically a baby
myself when I had her.

It must have been
a difficult delivery.

Yes, it was.

Of course, I still
have my Willie.

He's still
mama's baby boy.

He's such an
innocent little tyke.

Laura: Willie oleson,
you ought to be ashamed of yourself.

Get out of here.

Willie!

What's going on?

He was hiding in the closet,
watching me change.

Oh, for heaven's
sakes!

That's not true. Tell
me that's not true.

It's not true.

He's lying.

Willie oleson,
are you lying to me?

No, not really. You're the one
that told me to tell you it's not true.

Oh, my goodness!
Then it is true.

Oh, how disgusting!

I didn't see anything.

Well, what did you
expect to see?

I don't know.

I haven't seen
anything yet.

Oh, you get upstairs to your room,
right now!

Willie, what...

What's all the commotion
down here?

Harriet: Oh! Oh,
it's all your fault.

Well, it usually is,
but what is it?

Oh! You...

You've turned him
into a...

You've turned him
into a...

What?

A man!

Harriet:
Oh, Willie!

He's here.
Time to go.

I made you
some sandwiches

in case you get
hungry on the way.

Thanks, ma,
for all your help.

Well,
how do I look?

You look
beautiful.

What do you
think, pa?

I think I'm looking
at a lovely young woman.

You called me
a woman.

I love you, pa.

I love you.

I sure am glad the
roads aren't too dusty.

I wouldn't want to
ruin my new dress.

Well, I didn't think I'd seen
that one before. It looks real nice.

Thank you. This is a new hat,
too.

Real nice.

Thank you.

My pa says he doesn't
like my new hairstyle.

He says it makes me
look too mature.

Well, I think
it looks real nice.

Thank you.

Do you think it makes
me look too mature?

No, I don't think it makes
you look mature at all.

Thank you.

Almanzo: Whoa.

Well, this looks
like the place.

White house
and green trim.

Thank you,
manly.

Oh, you're
welcome, Beth.

You know, you really didn't
have to go to all this trouble.

No, no trouble at all.

Matter of fact, I've been really
looking for a chance like this.

You have?

Sure. It gives me a chance to
give barnum here a good workout.

Almanzo: Listen,
we'll see you Friday.

See you.

Hyah.

The door
is unlocked!

Close the door
and come on in.

What's the matter, young lady,
cat got your tongue?

No, I...

I just didn't expect
to see you...

Smoking a pipe?
Nasty habit.

My pa smoked one,
god rest his soul.

I just got to liking the smell of it,
I suppose.

You must be
Laura Ingalls.

Yes, Ms. Trimble.

Call me minnie. We're both teachers,
aren't we?

Well, I hope I am,
or will be.

I like that. It shows
you're not cocky.

You'll be a good teacher,
Laura. I can sense it,

and I've been at it
long enough to know.

Now, you must be
tired, your trip,

the excitement of
your first teaching job,

so, while I whip US up some supper,
you can settle in.

Your room's at
the end of the hall.

Thank you, miss...
Minnie.

We're going to get along just fine,
Laura.

How old are you?

I'm almost 16.

16?

Remember when you
were 16, trimble?

You get settled,
and I'll start supper.

16!

Hey, lookit!

That must be
the new teacher.

Good morning.

She's just a kid.

The school
will come to order.

I am Ms. Ingalls.

I will be your teacher
until Ms. Trimble recovers.

She's given me a list of your names,
assignments, and progress.

I will get to know you
as I call on you,

and when I do,
please raise your hand.

May I ask
a question?

Of course.

How old are you?

Why do you
want to know?

Well, because you seem awful
young and small to be a teacher.

I'm old enough
to teach,

and I have a teaching certificate
from the superintendent of schools.

Besides, being bigger doesn't
necessarily mean you're smarter.

It doesn't mean
you're dumber, either.

I agree. The size of the body has
nothing to do with the size of the brain.

Your name, please.

Chad Brewster.

Chad Brewster,
thank you.

Ruby dobkins.

Ruby: Here.

Tommy dobkins.

Tommy: Here.

Martha Harrison.

Martha: Here.

Well,
how did it go?

Well,
the Beckman brothers got in a fight.

Martha Harrison is going to need all
the Patience I can muster in English.

Ruby dobkins
tries so hard.

Chad Brewster
doesn't try at all.

But, how did it go?

Well...
All I can say is...

I loved it.

I knew it,
I just knew it.

Can I cook supper
tonight to celebrate?

Is that a reflection
on last night's meal?

Not at all.

I don't like
to do dishes.

I'll do those, too.

Well,
don't just stand in there. Get to cooking.

What's in
that package?

Laura: I stopped by the
store on my way home

and bought some shoes
with heels.

Thought they might
make me look older.

I'm going to learn to walk in
these dumb shoes even if it kills me.

"No reward is...

"Offered...

"For it is...

"Gone forever."

Your reading has improved
this week, Tommy.

That was excellent.

Now, who would like
to take the next passage?

Mr. Williams.

Ms. Ingalls.

I just happened to be
passing through town,

and I thought I'd drop
in for a few minutes

to see how things
are going.

Well, is there anything
special you'd like to hear?

Well, I always like
mental arithmetic.

How about posing
a problem

to a student in
your highest grade?

Divide two digits
into 6.

All right. Who
would like to try?

I would, Ms. Ingalls.

All right, Chad.

Divide 347,264
by 16.

347,264
divided by 16.

16 into 34
goes twice.

Chad: Carry 2.

16 into 27 goes once. Carry 11.

16 into 112...

Goes 7 times.

16 doesn't go
into 6.

Bring down
naught.

16 into 64...

Goes 4 times.

The answer is 21,704.

That's right.

Williams:
Very good, son.

Very good,
indeed.

Williams: Uh, Ms. Ingalls,
may I speak with you

for a moment,
please?

Certainly.

Is anything wrong?

Why, not at all,
Ms. Ingalls.

I just wanted
to commend you.

Everything's
going splendidly.

I can't remember
when the Brewster boy

ever volunteered
for anything.

Keep up
the good work.

Thank you,
Mr. Williams.

Bye.

Good afternoon,
almanzo.

Hi, Mr. Williams.

Chad...

You know, you really
surprised me today.

Well,
I was always good at ciphering. Comes easy.

Well,
it's not that you did it that surprised me.

It's that
you volunteered.

You also made me look very
good in front of Mr. Williams.

Well, you are good,
Ms. Ingalls.

I wouldn't do anything to get
you in trouble with your boss.

Thank you, Chad,

but... if I'm such
a good teacher,

how come I can't
get you to study?

Oh, it's not you.

Well, it's just that I'm going to
be a farmer. I don't need all this.

Is that what
you want to be?

There's nothing
wrong with farming.

I know.
My pa is a farmer.

I was just wondering if
you had any other thoughts.

Well... My grandpa
was the town doctor.

I'd like that,

but for me,
it's just a pipe dream.

You've got the brains

and the opportunity
for schooling.

Use them.

You can become
anything you want.

You really think so?

I really do.

I'll try to borrow some
of Dr. Baker's medical books

for you to start on,
if you'd like.

Oh, I would,
thank you.

Hi, Laura.

Hi, manly. You're right on time. Thanks,
Chad.

See you
on Monday.

How'd the first
week go?

Very well,
thank you.

Here, let me
help you with that.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing's
wrong.

It's just...

Just?

Nothing.

Now, there is too
something wrong.

What is it?

You look different.

You look older.

Well, I am.

A week older.

Yeah.

If we want to get
home before dark,

we best get started.

Yeah.

Okay.
Hup.

Ma! Ma!

It's Laura,
she's back!

- Hi.
- Hi.

Ms. Ingalls.

Caroline:
Well? How did it go?

Pretty well,
I think.

I've got
your bags.

Laura: Oh, thank you.

Oh!

Well? Don't keep me
in suspense.

Tell me
everything.

Well, Ms. Trimble is the
nicest lady you've ever met,

and funny,
she smokes a pipe.

A pipe?

Almanzo: Beth!

I'll pick you up
sunday at 3:00.

Thanks.

My students are all
really wonderful.

It's such a big class, though.

I didn't expect
that many children.

It's not so much
what he said.

It's how he said it,
the way he looked at me.

Oh, I can't explain it.

I know, and I
understand.

I hope I'm right,

that it's finally happening
between him and me.

Oh, now,
wait a minute.

I mean,
he's looking at you in a new way,

but it's not exactly
proposing marriage.

Oh, I know.

It's so exciting.

Life is exciting.

I mean,
I'm a teacher now,

and almanzo said
I looked older,

and he did look at me
kind of moonylike.

Well, he did.

I believe you.

But it's kind of
scary, though.

I mean, now that he is
finally noticing me,

he'll be looking
a lot closer,

and I'm afraid I might
say something wrong, or...

Oh, I don't know.

You just be you,
Laura Ingalls.

Apparently that's
what he liked

in the first place.

And just because
he's looking moony

doesn't mean
that you have to.

Boys like to pursue
a little bit,

so, you just
let him pursue.

Okay, ma.

Good night, teacher.

Pursuing.

He's pursuing me.

I hope.

I'm just making a
snack. Want a sandwich?

Hmm, no, thanks.

I thought you two
would talk all night.

Oh, well,
she needed a chance to unwind.

Just all wound up
about everything.

What were you
talking about?

Oh, teaching and...

Things.

Things. You mean
almanzo, right?

Oh, Charles,
now...

I know, I know. I like the man,
he's a perfectly nice man,

but I don't like the man driving
my daughter back and forth to work.

I mean, by the time they got home tonight,
it was almost dark.

Oh, Charles,
it was not.

But it could've been.
He could've lost a wheel.

They could've been
caught in a storm. They...

Oh, well, they could've been
attacked by a herd of elephants.

Well, I think
you'd be thankful.

With Jonathan away, you've got
twice your normal amount of work to do,

it's your
busiest season.

You need
a day of rest.

After all, you're not
getting any younger.

Neither is almanzo.

Afternoon,
almanzo!

Good afternoon,
Mrs. Ingalls!

Laura's packing.

She'll be out
in a minute.

Oh,
no rush. I'm a little bit early.

Oh. Would you like a
cool drink while you wait?

Oh, no, ma'am.
Mr. Ingalls.

Yeah.

You know, there's that church
social next Friday night at Nellie's.

Yeah,
I know. We're planning on going.

Me, too, and I was
wondering if it would be all right

if Laura
accompanied me.

After all, Charles,
it's a church social.

Here comes Laura.
You'll have to ask her.

Hi, manly.
Ready to go?

Your pa said I should ask
you if you want to come with me

to the church social
this Friday night.

He did?

I mean,
I asked his permission to ask you.

You did?

How about it?

Well, I have to think
about it, manly.

Oh.

Laura:
Can I let you know Friday?

Sure.

Well, we best
be going.

Bye, ma.
I love you.

- Mmm. Bye.
- Bye, darling.

Bye, pa.

Thanks again,
almanzo!

Well...

At least my daughter is showing
a little good common sense, huh?

Your daughter?

And I suppose
if she had said,

"yes, almanzo,
I'd love to go to the church social,"

she'd have been
my daughter.

Right.

What's troubling
you, Manny?

Nothing.

Well, sit down and have
your tea while it's still hot.

Since when do you put 6
teaspoons of sugar in your tea?

I wasn't even
thinking.

Come on,
what is it?

It's Laura Ingalls.

What has she done?

Nothing.
It's what I've done.

What have you done?

I asked her to go with me
to the church social.

Oh.

What's wrong
with that?

Well...

She said she was
going to think about it.

Oh.

I'm trying to be nice,

and so I ask her
to go with me.

And she says...

"I'll think about it."

I mean, she's just a kid.
Don't you think she's just a kid?

No.

No.

Neither do I.

Good night.

Good night.

Ooh!

Darn thing itches
something fierce.

How long do you
have to wear it?

Oh, the doc says it can
come off next week.

I can't believe it's
Wednesday already.

So, after a week and a half,
how do you feel about teaching?

Great. I love it, minnie,
more and more every day.

Yeah. Teaching has a way of hooking you,
all right.

Seeing their eyes light up
when they understand something

you've been trying to pound into
their head for a month of sundays.

Well, I sure don't have to
pound anything into Chad's head.

I've got another
medical book for him.

He devoured
the first one.

This one's
on anatomy.

Well, how's he
doing otherwise?

Uh-oh.
Got to go.

Can't have the teacher
being late. See you!

Whew, look at her go.

But she ought to be able
to go. She's 16.

Oh, stop talking
to yourself, old woman.

You've already went.

- Hi, Mr. Ingalls.
- Almanzo.

I was just over
at the house.

Your wife said you were
out here. How are you doing?

Fine,
if I can get this order off to slayton,

get another rush order
over to sleepy eye.

Well,
that's what Mrs. Ingalls was saying.

Suppose I make the
slayton delivery for you.

Hey, I'd really
appreciate that.

It will be my pleasure,
Mr. Ingalls.

Listen, currie
is on the way.

I think I'll stop by
and say hi to Laura.

Why do you want
to do that?

You're going to pick her up tomorrow,
aren't you?

Yeah, I know. I just thought she
might be feeling a little homesick.

Oh.

Say hello
to her for me.

Sure thing.

I'll tell Mr. Miller I'm taking
the day off. I'll be back in a jiff.

Thanks.

I should have sent him to sleepy
eye. It's the opposite direction.

Chad: The way god designed the
human skeleton is really something.

Look how the rib cage protects
the heart and the other vital organs.

Just goes to show that god
knew what he was doing.

Sure does. Hey, look,
let me show you.

See, it's strong
and flexible.

Real strong.

Hi, manly.

You keep
your hands off her!

What is wrong
with you?

Well, is that any way for a teacher to
conduct herself with a student? Hugging!

You are acting like
a child, almanzo Wilder,

Laura: Hitting that boy,
interfering with my job!

And you've got
a dirty mind, too.

Are you
all right, Chad?

I think so,
Ms. Ingalls.

Come with me.

He's studying medicine,
Mr. Wilder.

He was just
demonstrating

how flexible
the rib cage is.

Almanzo: Whoa.

You made
pretty good time.

Yeah.

Get a chance
to say hi to Laura?

Yeah, i...
I saw her.

Thanks for making
the delivery for me.

Listen, Mr. Ingalls,
if you have a minute,

I'd like to talk to you
about a personal matter.

Well, sure.
What's on your mind?

Laura.

Laura?

Now, I know how
you've always felt

about the difference
in our ages.

I always felt
the same way, too.

I always felt that she was just a nice,
young friend.

But now, I don't know,
something's...

Something's different.
Something's changed.

What do you mean,
something's changed?

Well, to tell you
the truth...

I'm feeling something
different for Laura...

Different than
just friendship.

In an honorable way,
of course.

I don't know,
it doesn't matter after what I did.

You did?
What did you do?

I made a fool
out of myself today.

I punched a student of hers
because I thought he was...

Well, I thought he was
making advances to Laura.

Oh.

She get mad
at you, did she?

Yeah.

Anyway,
I just wanted you to know so that...

So that you could
pick her up tomorrow.

I'm sure she doesn't
want to be seeing me,

especially since it's
her birthday and all.

Well, that's a shame.
I'll pick her up.

Good-bye,
Mr. Ingalls.

Bye, almanzo.

This is the end
of my second week,

and I'd just like
to thank you all

for making my first teaching
assignment such a rewarding experience.

You all deserve a lot of praise
for the fine work you've done

and the progress
that you've made.

Ms. Ingalls,
we all chipped in

and bought you
a present.

Thank you.

Happy birthday.

Children:
Happy birthday.

It's very sweet
of all of you,

but how did you know
that it was my birthday?

Well, Ms. Trimble
told US.

It's a pen.

It's beautiful.

Thank you, all.

Children: You're welcome.

The gift is our way of saying thank
you for all the help you gave US.

Now, just a minute.

Don't say "gave"
like it's over.

I'll have plenty of work
planned for you

come Monday morning.

Children: Oh!

Have a nice weekend.

God bless you.

Children: Bye!

It's sure easy to see
those young ones like you.

I feel like
they're my children.

You're a little bit young
to be having children.

Just a manner
of speaking, pa.

Almanzo didn't want
to come for me, huh?

I think he figured
because it's your birthday,

you'd probably prefer
to have me drive you back.

He told me
what happened.

I wouldn't hold it
against him.

Do you think
he was right?

Of course not.
Neither does he.

Remember I told you once that a
fellow made me jealous over your ma?

Yeah.

She was making sheep's
eyes at another boy

so you would
ask her to a dance.

Right.

You know what it means
when a person gets jealous?

Well, sure I do.

I was jealous
that time that almanzo

was going with that
snippy Christy.

Why do you suppose you were?

Well, I know why.

Because I love
almanzo, and...

Oh, pa.

Do you think that almanzo
could be in love with me?

I don't know
for sure.

But what do you think?

I think there's
a darn good chance.

Oh, pa!

Charles: I also think a girl
shouldn't get married till she's 18.

Yes, sir.

In case you're
wondering,

almanzo will be at Nellie's
place for that church social.

Is he bringing
someone?

Afraid so.

Who?

His sister.

Pa, hurry!

What for? You're not going
to be 18 for two years yet,

but I'll hurry,
anyway. Come on.

I don't see manly.

Well,
there's Ms. Wilder over there.

I'll go check
with her. Excuse me.

Evening,
Eliza Jane.

Is almanzo here?

Oh, yes, he's here somewhere.

May I have this dance,
Ms. Wilder?

Oh!

You certainly may.

Here, I'll take
that for you.

Oh.

Well, he's here
some place.

You just have to
look around for him.

Shall we?

Oh, I'd love to.
Excuse US, dear.

Hi.

Hi.

I didn't think you were
going to be here tonight.

Why not?

Didn't you think anyone
else would bring me?

I didn't mean that.

I don't know
what I mean.

I'm sorry about what
happened the other day.

I didn't mean
that, either.

I know.

Who did you
come with?

My pa.

I came with
my sister.

I know.

Since we're
both here...

Maybe I could kind of
be your escort.

You may.

I didn't know if you were
going to be here or not.

But I brought your
present anyway,

just in case.

It's beautiful.

It's like I'm
wearing your colors.

I hope so.

Sweet 16.

How would you like to
dance with the teacher?

I'd love to.

I have a terrible feeling
I'm about to lose a daughter.

I hope so.

Well, I'm dying
to call you grandpa.

Same to you, grandma.