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It's going to be a lovely day.

Oh, good, dear.

I'm going to get you!

No, you won't!

Yes, I will!

No, you won't!

I'll get you!

Aah! You're not gonna get me!

I got you!

Not fair!

I got you and you know it!

I'm not gonna play!

Rupert, please don't choke me.

Royal.

I got you, dad.

Rupert... no, don't do that!

Royal, you know you're not supposed to say

no to the boys.

It stunts their creative growth.

But...

Royal.

Ok. You can choke me.

You know, dear,

I've been thinking...

Wouldn't it be nice if we could take

a little vacation?

I'd love to get away

from all this noise and chaos.

Got you!

We can get away from the boys

for a few days.

Get away from the boys?

Why would we want to leave our boys?

To get away from the noise and chaos?

Of the city, royal.

It's the city we need a vacation from,

not our boys.

Rupert!

Are you having fun, sweetheart?

Yeah, mom! Yeah, mom!

On the other hand, royal,

maybe it would do US good to get away from them

for a few days.

You mean it?

Remember that three-day river trip

we've always talked about?

Oh, it could be like a second honeymoon.

Can hermese look after the boys for a few days?

Oh, no. She swore she'd never come back.

What about Mrs. Nelson?

Oh, she's still in the rest home.

I guess it's hopeless.

We'll just have to take the boys with US.

No!

We'll find somebody.

Now, who would be dumb enough

to stay with myron and Rupert?

I don't believe it.

Good news?

Great news.

My brother royal and his wife are coming for a visit

and they're bringing their boys.

Oh! That's nice.

Two of the cutest kids you've ever seen.

Can't wait till Laura gets the news!

That will make her happy.

Oh, almanzo.

Mrs. Oleson.

May I help you?

No. I was just coming to see Caroline.

Oh, well, she's not here.

Oh.

My, they're sprouting up fast, aren't they?

Yes.

They take after my side of the family

in all and other things.

My, little Benjamin sure does eat fast.

Oh, yes, well, he's Jewish, you know.

He takes after his father. Tsk.

I just can't wait 'til Laura and I have a family.

Well, of course not everyone can have

such beautiful babies.

Well, we'll take our chances.

Mmm. And exceptionally bright and sweet...

I'll see you later.

And cuddly little things

and well-mannered.

Does it love its grammy?

Ah!

She would marry a Jew.

Honest. Might have known it.

Little girls never do anything like that.

Nels!

Laura! Mm-hmm?

Guess what!

What?

Royal and Millie are coming for a visit.

When will they be here?

Tomorrow or the next day.

They're on the road now.

Tomorrow?

And they're bringing their boys.

Where are you going?

To clean up.

This place is gonna need a lot of work

before it's ready for company.

You can start with the floors.

Ok.

You know...

You're gonna just love myron and Rupert.

I'm sure I will.

You know, that's the one thing this house could use...

The sounds of childish laughter,

the patter of little feet.

Manly, we've been over this 100 times.

Maybe now's the time for 101.

I don't see why

you're so stubborn on the subject.

I already told you why.

I want to teach for at least 2 more years

until we have a working farm.

We don't have to have a farm

to have children.

I'd have to give up teaching

to stay home and take care of them.

No, you wouldn't. Now, I'd help out!

Manly! I would.

Now, we could share the responsibilities equally.

It's not that easy.

Just wait till royal and Millie get here.

You'll see how easy it is to have a family.

Ok! You'll just see!

Fine! Ok!

All right!

I got you!

I'm gonna get you!

No, you won't!

Yes, I will!

Watch out!

Oh, I still don't see how

you're going to convince almanzo

and Laura to keep the boys.

I've told you. I have a plan.

No! Hide over here!

Boys, come eat your lunch!

I wish you wouldn't yell at them, dear.

Look out! Get out of the way!

Run! Over here!

All right, now, come here.

Myron, Rupert. Come here right now!

Come here.

Myron!

Rupert!

Oh! Oh! Oh!

Let's go help him.

Yeah.

Got you!

Dirty trick.

I've got a deal to make with you.

What kind of a deal?

It's a contest, really.

How long do you think you two can go

without yelling or chasing each other?

How long? Depends.

If you can be quiet and polite

the whole time you're at almanzo and Laura's,

I'll give you each a shiny new nickel.

An Indian head!

Indian head?!

A nickel to stay quiet for the whole trip?

That's right.

Make it a silver dollar and you've got a deal.

A silver dollar!

All right, a silver dollar.

But you'll have to share it.

Ok. You've got a deal.

It's a deal. This means you too, Rupert.

I know.

Ok, now let's go get some lunch.

Race you!

I'm tired of racing.

Boys, let's change those dirty shirts

before we eat lunch.

Ok.

Aah!

Oh... uh... myron.

We were just bringing him to

aunt Laura as a present.

How many more presents do you have?

Ok, take everything out of your pockets.

Now!

These presents could cost you your silver dollar.

We'll be good, pa. Honest.

Well, see? Isn't he cute?

Yeah. Real cute.

Beth!

Hey, darling, they're coming!

Whuup!

Whoa...

I'm going to get you!

Oh, no you won't!

It's wonderful to see you.

This is my wife Laura.

Hello, Laura.

Mom! Help US!

Roy... Good to see you.

Boy, it's wonderful to see you.

Roy, this is my wife Laura.

And this must be myron and Rupert.

Boys? I'm almanzo. How are you?

It's nice to see you. This is your aunt Laura.

Hi.

Whoa!

Here we are.

Would you like to come inside?

I'd love to.

Now, don't forget about our deal.

We're being good, pa.

Come on! Let's get that ice cream.

Quite a place you got here, 'manzo.

Laura and I are getting mighty proud.

So Millie and I thought,

what better way to take a second honeymoon

than a river boat trip?

Oh, that sounds wonderful.

'Course, it would be even better...

Thank you, Laura...

If the two of US could go alone.

Of course, we didn't want to leave the boys

home with just any old sitter.

Almanzo: No, of course not.

Thank you, Laura.

I have a great idea.

Why don't you leave the boys here with US?

Oh, gosh, that'd be awfully nice of you,

but we couldn't impose.

No, no, no imposition, is it, Laura?

No! No imposition at all.

We're gonna have a wonderful time

together, aren't we, fellas?

Hmm? Yeah.

Eat up those cookies.

Your aunt Laura makes great cookies!

Well, they're finally ready, almanzo.

I hope you'll be understanding.

We don't believe in yelling or spanking.

I'm sure they'll have no reason to yell, Millie.

Well, you're all set.

Sure you don't need your rig?

No, no.

You just go and have a good time

and don't worry about a thing.

Oh, we will.

Have a nice trip.

Thank you.

Bye-bye.

Bye!

Bye-bye!

If I'm dreaming, don't wake me up.

I best get going.

I don't want to be late.

Well, now, I'll take care of the dishes.

The boys can walk with you to school.

School?

Yeah, that's right.

It's important for children to go to school.

We'd love to go to school.

But we can't.

Almanzo: You can't?

No, sir.

Our school at home's on vacation,

and if we learn stuff here,

we'd get real confused!

They are on vacation.

Well, all right.

Vacation it is.

Have a nice time.

We will.

Bye, everyone.

Bye, aunt Laura.

All right, men.

What are we gonna do first?

We could kill some birds.

Kill some birds?

Rupert, birds are beautiful creatures.

We love to watch them fly,

hear them sing.

Why do you want to kill them?

So we can open them up and see their guts.

Oooooh!

Ohhhh!

Myron, will you stop that.

Rupert, are you all right?

My bed broke!

Well, as long as you're not hurt.

Myron, will you please stop jumping?

You didn't tell me to stop forever.

Myron, will you stop jumping forever, please?

Myron, why don't you run down to the barn

and get your uncle 'manzo

a hammer and a handful of nails?

Ok?

Will you run to the barn, myron?

Hurry, myron!

Rupert, would you mind giving your

uncle 'manzo a hand, please?

Where is your brother?

Myron: Uncle 'manzo! Help!

Help! Help!

What is it?

Are you hurt?

What happened?

I can't find the hammer.

You can't find the hammer!

Myron, Rupert...

Did you ever hear the story about

the boy who cried wolf?

Myron: Yes.

Well, do you understand it's very important

that you don't call for help

unless you really need it.

Otherwise, people will stop believing you,

and won't come when you call.

Now, do you understand that?

Yeah, but I can't find the hammer.

You can't find the hammer.

Here it is.

Couple of nails and that bed's gonna

be as good as new.

Ugh!

Hi.

Oh, hi.

Taking a little nap?

No, I'm taking a little break.

Where are the boys?

Well, they're gonna put on a little play for US.

They're upstairs putting on their costumes.

A play?

Yeah, they're real...

Creative.

I guess that's the word.

Uncle almanzo, you ready?

Ready when you are.

Ok!

Indians on the rampage!

Myron, Rupert!

Boys!

Boys! Myron, Rupert!

Uncle almanzo!

You're not supposed to stop a play once it starts.

Boys, where did you get the feathers for these costumes?

Feathers?

Yes, the feathers.

Off a couple of your chickens.

Oh!

Our chickens.

Hey, you wrecked our play!

Hey!

You can't treat US like this.

Let me go!

Ow! Ow!

Let me go!

All right, boys.

I want you to take off your costumes

and get ready for bed.

But what about our supper?

I'm afraid you're gonna have to go to bed

without any supper tonight.

You've got to be punished

for pulling the feathers off those chickens!

But you didn't tell US we couldn't

pull the feathers off the chickens.

Are the boys gonna eat?

Nope.

You don't think I'm being too

harsh on them, do you?

One evening without supper isn't going to hurt them.

Uncle 'manzo.

Something's wrong with myron.

Come on. I think he's dead.

Manly?

Oh, I knew this would happen.

Myron, wake up, son. Wake up now.

He's never supposed to go without a meal. Never.

What are you talking about?

Our doctor warned US.

What's wrong with him?

I don't know what you call it, but it's serious.

Now, Rupert, I want you to stay right here with him.

I'm gonna be right back, ok?

We fooled him.

Fainted?

Yes, he's not supposed to go without food.

Doctor's orders.

There.

Here.

Thank you very much, darling.

He's fading fast.

Let's sit him up.

Here we go.

Hot soup, boy.

Here we go.

Myron, smell that soup.

Uncle 'manzo...

There you go, myron, ok.

Now here, have a little soup.

There.

How's that taste to you?

Ok, there you go.

He's fine.

I'm sure he is.

Your soup's cold.

I'm not very hungry.

Manly, I'm not so sure that myron really fainted.

I think the boys are just doing this to see

how fast they can get you to come running.

No! No, I told them the story

of the boy who cried wolf.

They're not doing that!

This is god's country, isn't it, Millie?

Fresh air, no city noises.

It's heaven. Isn't it heaven?

I suppose.

Darling, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Well, something's wrong, now come on.

What is it?

I miss the boys.

I wish they were here.

I wish they were here too, dear.

Do you?

No, I don't.

I'm not gonna lie about...

I'm glad they're not here.

Royal, how can you say that?

Your own boys.

Millie, please. I love the boys,

but I need this vacation.

Without them... Just you and I.

Remember, this was supposed to be

our second honeymoon.

I know. I'm sorry.

I won't mention the boys again.

A second honeymoon.

Do you remember our honeymoon?

How could I forget?

Days on the river, nights by the fire.

That's when I became pregnant with myron.

No trip is perfect.

Morning, sweetie.

Good morning.

I'm making breakfast this morning,

you better hurry up and get dressed.

I just know I'm gonna get through to those boys today.

They were just nervous yesterday,

being in a new place and all.

I suppose.

But today, everything's gonna be diff...

Different.

Is something wrong?

Somebody...

Filled my slipper...

With honey.

I bet it was a wolf in little boy's clothing.

Morning.

Morning!

Good morning.

Well, it looks like another fine day.

And I think you boys are gonna have

a really good time today.

What are we going to do?

Both your aunt Laura and I have to be

in town most of the day.

And I want to leave you here.

All by yourselves.

Almanzo.

But you'll have to accomplish something

with your day.

You mean chores?

No, it can be anything you like.

Just so long as it's constructive.

Well, I suppose we could build a tree house.

That would be educational.

I think that's a great idea.

I don't know what we can do

with this quality of lumber you're giving US.

This lumber'll be just fine for your tree house.

Can't promise miracles.

Just build the tree house, myron.

How you doing?

Great.

Boys are all set.

You ready to go?

Yeah, let's go.

We'll see you this afternoon.

I want that tree house built.

Ok, ok.

Bye.

Bye.

A tree house.

Well, it was your idea.

Well, let's get to work.

Thanks a lot for the hand, Charles.

No problem.

Those little nephews of yours getting underfoot?

Ahh, no.

I had a rough time with them yesterday,

but then I just realized it was excess energy.

Is that what it is?

Yeah! But I figured out a way to harness it.

Well, if you figured that out, almanzo,

you're a genius.

You just have to be a little smarter

than they are, that's all.

You're in big trouble.

See you later. All right!

Uncle 'manzo!

Uncle 'manzo!

Boys!

My vegetables!

We finished the house!

Completely!

Well, I knew you could do it

if you put your minds to it.

But we don't want you to see it yet.

Why not?

Because we'd like to paint it.

Paint it?

It just doesn't look quite finished

without a coat of paint.

We'll paint it tomorrow.

Well, that sounds fine.

My vegetables!

Sorry, aunt Laura.

Royal.

Yes, my love.

I just had a horrible thought!

What?

I suddenly thought

that almanzo might yell at the boys.

Well, what's so horrible about that?

Royal!

No, I mean it.

I mean this whole business of never saying no

is your idea.

I read it in a book!

It was probably written by someone who

never had a child.

Well, that's nonsense!

Well, certainly our boys are rambunctious,

but they're boys!

And you must admit, they are creative.

Why, they paint,

they sing, they...

Millie, painting all the windows in the living room

black is not my idea of art.

And if I'd sung the kind of songs they do when I was a boy,

I would've had my mouth washed out with soap.

If you felt this way about it,

why didn't you ever say anything?

Because it's hard to talk with your son choking you!

I mean, if god had never wanted US to say no to our children,

he would've never invented the word.

You're raising your voice, royal.

I'm sorry, my love.

Look, we've only got a few days left.

Let's not waste them arguing, all right?

All right.

Let's cuddle.

Do you really think

the boys are all right?

Millie, believe me.

If you want to worry about someone,

worry about 'manzo and Laura.

All tucked in?

Yeah.

They sure had fun today.

I'd really like to get a look at that tree house.

You promised you'd wait.

I know. I will.

I told you today was gonna be different.

I am so glad you finally got through to them.

You want some coffee?

Yeah, as soon as I get back.

I want to make a quick trip first.

Laura!

Laura!

Well...

There's your tree house.

There you go. Easy does it.

Got to clear that limb.

It's in the clear.

Bottom down a little bit.

Bottom down. Set her down.

Let her down. Down. There you go.

I tell you, I got to hand it to those nephews of yours.

They sure are inventive.

Now, how in the world they got this up a tree...

You know, I'm completely at the end of my rope.

I don't know what to do.

Well, have you tried reasoning with them?

Yeah.

You're just gonna have to be firm with them,

show 'em who's boss.

I tried that, too.

Well, I don't know what to tell you then,

but you better think of something.

You're not gonna have a house left to live in.

Manny, you better get cleaned up for church.

Yeah, me, too.

Listen, you go ahead.

I'll take care of this thing later.

All right. Save that rope.

You may want to tie up your nephews.

Ha ha!

See you later, darling.

Thanks, pa.

No problem.

Good luck with the monsters.

Ha ha!

Boys!

It was his fault!

He hit me first!

Boys, boys, boys...

I'm trying mighty hard not to lose my temper.

That's good, uncle almanzo.

Ma says keeping calm

is one of the most important things in life.

Well, I'm trying, I am.

But uncle 'manzo has his limits, too.

If you keep testing me,

and we'll all wind up unhappy.

Can you see that?

You both better behave in church today.

You hear me?

We wouldn't do anything wrong

in church, uncle almanzo!

'Course not!

Promise?

That's good, boys.

I'll kill you!

No, you won't!

♪ Bringing in the sheaves

♪ bringing in the sheaves

♪ we shall come rejoicing

♪ bringing in the sheaves ♪

We'd like to wish a happy 80th birthday

to Emma hawke.

And today we have a couple of young visitors.

Laura and almanzo Wilder

have their nephews staying with them,

myron and Rupert.

Hope you boys are having a good time.

Ha ha ha!

Ha ha ha!

It's hard to believe this is our last day.

It just flew by!

It certainly did.

It's been wonderful!

Let's do it again next year...

Maybe for a whole week, what do you say?

Well, I wish we could.

We can!

Not really.

Why?

Well, it's... it's just that...

Just that what?

I know I should have told you before,

but I wanted to pick

just the right moment.

I'm going to have a baby!

Royal...

Royal! Oh!

I don't see why we have to go on a picnic.

It's my vacation, and I don't like picnics.

You like to go swimming, don't you?

No, I hate going swimming.

In fact, I don't even like taking baths.

Myron's afraid of the water.

You don't have to go swimming

if you don't want to.

Well, here we are, everybody!

Here we are... Where?

Why don't you boys

go exploring until lunch time?

Don't wander off too far.

We won't!

I suppose they'll be all right.

Of course.

Let me help.

Please. It's windy.

I'm gonna get you!

No, you're not!

Yeah, I will!

I'm gonna get you!

It sure is peaceful here.

Uncle 'manzo!

Uncle 'manzo!

Help, uncle 'manzo!

Myron, he fell in the lake!

Rupert!

We were just looking at the lake and he fell in!

Rupert, remember what I told you

about crying wolf?

Uncle 'manzo, he's going to drown!

Manly, this is no joke.

Uh... Rupert? Rupert,

where is he, Rupert?

Right there!

See his shoe?

It's myron's shoe!

Ha ha ha!

Ha ha ha!

That's the last we're going to take, Rupert!

Come here, son!

Come here! Get up!

Hey! Ow!

Myron, get down out of that tree!

Aaahh!

Come here, myron!

Myron,

you nearly scared your aunt Laura and I to death!

Now, what are you thinking about, boy?

What are you thinking about?

It's impossible to scare someone to death.

Stop it!

What are you doing?

I'm freezing cold!

I am, too!

Now you know how we feel!

And I hope that'll teach you

never to do anything like that ever again!

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!

Come on, let's get out of here!

Yeah!

Delicious.

Hey, you gave Rupert a bigger potato.

They're both exactly the same size.

See? His is bigger.

Give it back.

Give it back, myron.

Stop that, boys!

Stop it! Stop it!

Ow! You're hurting me!

Where you taking US?

You're going to bed without any dinner.

I'll faint!

Laura: I don't care!

Ow!

Ow!

Ow!

Ow!

I can't go without supper.

Yes, you can.

He fainted. He's gonna die!

No, he's not.

You just can't leave me like this!

Yes, I can. Watch me.

Aunt Laura,

don't you like children?

Well, of course! I love children, myron.

I just don't like you.

Sleep tight, boys.

How's myron?

He's fine.

He didn't faint?

Of course he did. He had a speedy recovery.

You know what those boys need?

A little good old-fashioned discipline.

You know, darling,

it did my heart good today when you dumped

that bucket of water on those two.

Aunt Laura,

can we build a fire out back?

No, fire's too dangerous.

Now, it's not something to play with.

But we're bored.

Then find something to occupy yourself with.

You may not build a fire outside.

Hi, boys!

Both: Hi, uncle 'manzo!

Come on.

Come on.

Let's go back in the barn.

Come on now.

Put it out.

Get rid of that smoke.

It's smoking! It's still smoldering.

I know.

Get that!

Get that out.

Aah! What are you doing?

Putting out the fire.

We already did!

You weren't supposed to light one in the first place.

You think now that you will remember that?

Oh...

Look at US.

I put the boys to work cleaning the barn.

I was so excited about having

the boys come to stay with US.

After this, I realize...

You might never want children.

Sure I do!

I think we should have a dozen of them,

and send them all to stay

with royal and Millie for the summer.

Hey!

Look at this.

It's just a rat trap.

Yeah, but I got an idea.

Ow!

That's it! That's it.

Rupert and myron, here I come!

The house looks awful quiet.

You don't suppose...

Oh, what could go wrong?

Roy, Millie!

Welcome back! How was the trip?

Very nice.

Mom, how you doing?

The boys...

We got along just fine, didn't we, boys?

Both: Yes, aunt Laura.

Such industriousness.

What are you working on?

An essay on what we did

during our vacation.

It was aunt Laura's idea.

I'm so very proud of you both.

I've never seen you so polite.

And because you've both been very good,

I've decided to give you each a silver dollar.

You don't have to share.

Hey, thanks!

Thanks! Thanks a lot!

I hope this has been a good lesson for you.

It has.

Whoa!

You folks are early.

It'll be about 15 minutes before we leave.

Why don't we all go inside and have a piece of pie?

Well, as long as we're still on vacation.

Thank you, driver.

Sure.

Oh, pa, can Rupert and I go see the horses?

Sure. Just stay out of trouble.

Yes! Ok!

Nellie? Thank you.

There.

Honestly, I hate to admit it,

but I have never seen the boys

so well-behaved.

Well, Laura has a way with them, all right.

Yes. And we certainly hate to see them go.

Oh, thank you, dear.

Oh, come on, boys, we're ready to go.

Boys, what do you say to almanzo and Laura?

Thanks for a wonderful time.

You're welcome. Thank you!

Thanks again for everything.

Roy, a pleasure.

Bye-bye, Roy.

Bye.

Laura: Now, you boys remember to write

to US when you get home.

We will. Yeah, we'll write.

Bye!

Have a safe trip.

Bye.

Hold on there!

Whoa! Runaway!

Whoa! Whoa!

Dang varmint! Stop them! Stop them!

Doggone. Whew! That was some ride.

Dag burn it, stop them!

I know it's hard to believe, but 20 years later,

Rupert had grown up to be a doctor

and myron became a minister.

And some folks don't believe in miracles!