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Bandit, what are you doing in there?

That's not your doghouse. Come out of there!

That's my playhouse,

so you just stay out of there.

Albert: Pa, you need any help putting up the new fence?

No, but thanks, son. Jonathan's going to give me a hand,

but I'd appreciate it if you'd clean out the stalls.

Yes, sir.

Laura: Pa, guess what. Almanzo got a new Colt.

Oh, that's nice.

He says he got it real cheap because it was a runaway.

He named it barnum. He says that it's...

Half-pint, I'd appreciate it if you'd clean out the henhouse today, all right?

All right.

Almanzo's going to try and break him into his buggy

so he can ride him in the big race next Saturday.

- Here's your lunch. Charles: Thank you.

Laura: Almanzo says he's a real good horse and that...

Laura, I can't tell you how tired I am hearing about almanzo.

All right?

Charles: Have a nice day.

- Bye. - Bye-bye.

I was going to ask pa if I could watch almanzo break barnum.

Well, somehow, Laura, I think that that was not the right timing.

Anyway, you heard what he said about the henhouse.

Well, can I go after?

You'll have to ask your father.

Charles: Well, we'll have this section fenced by the end of the week.

We can start spring planting.

Jonathan: Yeah. Then we can start praying for a good crop.

We're going to have one. I can feel it.

I sure hope this weather holds for the grange picnic next Saturday.

I ain't going to be there for that, Charles.

You're not? How come?

Well, it's Alice's mother's birthday.

I promised I'd go over there and see her.

Charles: Sheds a little new light on the arm wrestling competition.

I just may enter this year.

It ain't going to be no shoo-in for you.

There's still some strong arms around,

and some young bulls coming up, like that almanzo Wilder.

Can't I go anywhere without hearing that name?

Hi, pa, Mr. Garvey.

- Hello, Laura. - What brings you out here, honey?

Ma said it was all right with her if it was all right with you.

I wanted to go over to the Wilder place

and watch almanzo break his new horse.

What about the henhouse?

It's all cleaned up.

And the rest of your chores?

Well, I thought maybe I could do them later.

Oh, no. Now, I'm sorry.

Your chores come first. You know that.

Yes, sir.

Boy: Hi, there.

- Morning. - Howdy.

My name's perley day Wilder.

Charles Ingalls, my daughter Laura.

My pleasure.

- I'm Jonathan garvey. - Sir.

You wouldn't happen to be any relation

to the Wilders that live around here?

I'm the baby brother, you might say.

I'd dearly appreciate it

if you give me directions to their place.

I could show him, pa.

It's not that far out of my way,

and I wouldn't stay or anything.

It's the neighborly thing to do.

No one will ever accuse you of not being neighborly.

Charles: All right, go on.

Perley day: Thank you...

And I couldn't think of a prettier guide.

Charles: Hey, don't forget your chores!

I won't.

It's just up the hill a ways.

He's a happy sort, isn't he?

Mm-hmm.

How old would you say he was?

I don't know. 17, 18 maybe. Why?

No reason, just wondering.

Let's get back to work.

Almanzo: Steady, boy! Steady! Whoa!

Whoa, barnum! Steady!

Keep steady down, now, boy.

Easy, barnum. Whoa!

Easy!

Easy!

Whoa!

Whoa, barnum!

Whoa!

There's almanzo.

Almanzo!

Perley day, what are you doing here?

Just visiting.

I can't stop, now.

See you back at the house!

Whoa!

Whoa, barnum!

He's breaking in his new horse.

Looks the other way around to me.

Let's go.

Easy. Easy.

Whoa.

Whoa.

You rascal!

It's good to see you.

Good to see you, too, big brother.

Have you seen ma and pa lately?

You know, I just came from spring valley.

The folks are just fine.

You, uh, run out of money again?

Nah.

Got over $50 right here...

And I had a lot more,

working those oil fields back in Pennsylvania,

but I lost a bundle in a card game.

Ah, you haven't changed a bit.

Eliza: Oh, perley day!

Oh, my goodness.

Oh, sis!

Oh, you look wonderful!

Oh, so do you, sis.

Oh, but you're a naughty boy, you know,

neglecting US.

We haven't seen you in over a year.

Well... Well, here I am.

You know, I walked all the way from Springfield

just to be with you and manzo.

Eliza: Oh, how long can you stay?

Uh, I got no timetable.

Till I wear out my welcome?

Oh, perley day!

You could never wear out your welcome.

Well, what are we standing here for?

You must be tired after all that walking, and hungry.

Oh, I could eat a horse.

Well, if I can't break barnum,

I might just serve him up to you.

Well, almanzo...

That's a fine-looking animal.

Well, I think I'm going to have another go at him

while Eliza Jane stuffs you.

Okay.

We'll have a catch-up session later.

You bet.

Eliza Jane: Come on, come on.

We'll get you something to eat.

I've got dessert, too.

Hiya, Beth.

Hi, manly.

I see you're still having trouble with barnum, huh?

Well, he can't seem to learn the difference

between running and running away,

but I'm just going to keep trying.

Can I ride with you?

Well... I'm afraid not.

I think it's a little bit too dangerous for a little girl.

Well, that's 3 things you're wrong about.

One, it's not too dangerous.

Two, I'm a woman.

3, I'm not a little girl.

Well, I say I'm right about all 3,

and that just goes to prove

that women should stay in the kitchen,

leave men to do the horse training.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get a bit

that's going to gentle this horse out real quick.

Hah, barnum!

Laura, are you crazy?

Almanzo: Whoa!

Whoa, barnum! Whoa!

Try to hold him, Laura!

Easy, barnum.

Easy, boy. Easy.

Easy. Nice and easy.

Easy, barnum. Easy.

Nice and easy.

Good.

That's it.

I don't believe it.

I flat out don't believe it.

Nice and easy, boy.

That's it. Whoa.

Now, which one of US should be in the kitchen?

Well...

I was a little hasty.

What in the world did you do?

Well, you're going about it the wrong way, manly.

What barnum needs is a gentle touch, a woman's hands.

I just let him carry the bit real easy.

Well, Jerusalem crickets, Beth.

You must be right. You got him to do

what I've been trying to do since I had him.

You got him to walk.

I think barnum's really a gentle horse.

Jump in. I'll see if I can make him trot without running away.

Before we conclude our services,

I'd like to welcome perley day Wilder,

who is visiting his brother and his sister.

We're not sure how long he's going to be here with US...

Mother. Isn't he handsome?

Alden: To make him feel a part of our community.

And I'd also like to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Parker,

and their daughter Penelope.

They're now settlers in our community.

Welcome.

Now, let's all rise and sing praises unto the lord

by turning to page 144,

good old "bringing in the sheaves."

All: ♪ sowing in the morning

♪ sowing seeds of kindness ♪

♪ Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eves ♪

♪ Waiting for the harvest

♪ and the time of reaping

♪ we shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves ♪

♪ Bringing in the sheaves

♪ bringing in the sheaves

♪ we shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves ♪

♪ Bringing in the sheaves

♪ bringing in the sheaves

♪ we shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves ♪

Charles: All right.

I got pretty well warmed up, almanzo, my boy.

Ah, you'll have to give me a try, huh, son?

Huh? All right, go!

Ha! That didn't take long, huh?

All right, sure, I'll give you a chance again, youngster.

Yeah, are you ready? All right, and go!

Oh.

Well, that's very funny.

You could have ripped my arm off.

Why, I don't think it's any funnier

than a grown man talking to a sack while he's arm-wrestling it.

Yeah, well, how was I supposed to know

you were standing there spying on me?

Oh, Charles. I wasn't spying on you.

I just came out to tell you I made a fresh pot of coffee

and I wondered if you'd like some.

Oh.

Well, yeah, I would... I would like some.

I'm just going to practice a few more minutes.

Getting kind of rusty.

So is your friend. You really should oil him.

That's very funny.

Could I practice alone, please?

- Sure. - Thanks.

Oh, uh...

I'll set out an extra cup for your friend,

just in case.

All right, class.

Now that we've all met Penelope...

Willie! You're late.

I know.

You will remain after class.

I know.

You may take a seat, Penelope.

There's room here, Penelope.

There is not!

Yes, there is!

- There isn't. - There's room here.

Andy: Albert.

Albert.

Huh?

How come you ain't eating?

Oh, I'm not hungry.

Andy, do you like Penelope?

She's all right, I guess.

Andy, you're my best friend, aren't you?

Sure.

Then do you think you could do me a real big favor?

Sure.

Put in a good word for me with Penelope.

You like her, huh?

A lot. An awful lot.

Okay. What do you want me to say?

I don't know, something...

Like I'm a real great guy.

You are.

Well, then tell her.

Okay.

Hello there, Andrew.

- Hi. - Sit down.

I've got to tell you something.

Really?

Yeah.

Albert likes you an awful lot,

and he's a really great guy.

He's just a child.

Why don't you speak for yourself, Andrew?

About what?

About how you feel.

Oh, I feel okay now,

but last night I felt really queasy.

My pa did the cooking.

Lots of pepper in the chili. It was really...

Oh, never mind the details.

Here's your cookie.

Thank you.

You know...

You have really nice hands.

Just hands as far as I can see.

Lunch is over, children!

Some friend you are.

What's the matter?

I told her you were a great guy.

Yeah, but you're not.

What did I do?

I saw you holding her hand.

I wasn't holding her hand.

She was holding my hand.

Judas!

Albert!

I'll teach you!

- Albert! - Traitor!

- Get off of me! - Never!

I'll teach you, traitor!

Laura: Albert! Albert, stop it! Stop it!

Get up! Stop it!

Why are you fighting?

I thought you two were supposed to be friends.

He's no friend of mine.

He thought I was holding hands with Penelope.

You were holding Penelope's hand.

I was not.

Well...

I see the love bug's bitten brother Albert.

You two better get back in school

before you get in trouble.

May I have the check, Nellie, please?

Oh, sure.

I hope everything was all right.

Delicious!

I never knew those lovely hands of yours could cook.

Neither did I.

And the coffee, miss oleson...

The coffee was the best part of the meal.

I'd love a little more.

Certainly.

It'll just be a minute. I have to heat it up.

Ah, I'm kind of late.

Next time. What do I owe you?

Oh.

$1.50.

Take $5.00 out.

$5.00?

The service was even lovelier than the meal.

$5.00 change.

Thank you.

Perhaps I could cook supper for you sometime.

I'd love it.

How about tonight?

Tonight?

Um... well, I'd love to,

but that would be just too much wonderful food for one day.

Next time maybe.

I've got to go.

See you next week.

Mother!

He loved my cooking!

There's no sense having barnum

stand here all day, manzo.

He's just going to go stale,

and you've got a race coming up.

Why don't you let me give him a little ride?

I don't know.

Oh, come on.

I'd like to give Laura a ride after school.

Well, all right.

She's a nice kid.

Kid?

She's going to be 16.

I guess she is growing up.

Thanks.

Just take it easy.

Laura: Hi, pa. Hi, ma.

Charles: Hi, darling.

I think she's beginning to see the light.

Oh, Charles.

Maybe you're just beginning to see what you want to see.

Oh, come on. Don't be a spoilsport.

We should have that young man over for supper.

You left home when you were only 14?

Yep. Guess you could say I had itchy feet.

I've been knocking around all over this country.

Well, how'd you live?

By my wits, when I could.

When I couldn't...

I'd work, doing most anything and everything.

Dr. Baker: Howdy, Laura, perley day.

That's a good-looking horse you got there.

Perley day: Well, yours, too.

You entered the race Saturday?

Oh, I wouldn't miss it. I like the sport of it.

Laura: Almanzo is entering barnum in it, too.

Is that so?

I've got an idea.

How about a trial race between your horse and his?

Why not?

It's been a dull day so far,

nothing but rheumatism and ringworm.

Say...$5.00 to the winner?

$5.00?

That's pretty steep, son.

Well, you must not think much of that horse you've got there.

Is that so?

$5.00.

Up to that oak tree on the right.

You're on.

Let me have the reins.

Set?

Set.

Go!

Hup! Hup! Hup! Hup!

Go, barnum! Go!

Come on, barnum! You can do it!

- Hey, barnum! - Go!

Come on, barnum! Go!

Go!

Laura: Come on, barnum!

Come on, barnum! Go!

Ho! Hey! Hey!

You let him win.

Maybe.

Well, sir, here is your $5.00,

but manzo's horse is just breaking in.

By Saturday he should be really ready to run,

and win it all.

Well, maybe.

But I've seen Mr. Parker's filly run.

She's faster than mine.

I've got $20 that says barnum will win.

You've got a bet.

See you later.

There's one born every minute.

One what?

Never mind.

My compliments to the chef.

Real good, ma.

Hmm, thank you.

Albert doesn't seem to agree.

He's got spring fever.

A crush on Penelope Parker.

And you should talk.

How about you and almanzo?

Pa, can we talk alone...

Man to man?

Well, certainly, son, a man to man talk would be fine.

Why don't you go on outside?

Charles: Excuse US for a second.

Certainly.

Half-pint, I think it'd be nice if you invited Mr. Wilder

over to supper this week.

Pa, really? I'd love it, thanks.

But I think we'd better make it next week.

Almanzo is awful busy trying to train barnum for the race Saturday.

I was talking about his younger brother.

Tell me, what's on your mind, son?

What I want to know is

how do you get a woman to like you?

Well, I tell you, Albert, I'm not so sure I can answer that.

You know, it's kind of like a mystery

what gets two people attracted to each other,

kind of like chemistry.

Penelope doesn't even know I exist,

let alone I've got chemistry.

How do you get her attention?

Well, it seems to me you'd have to try to do something special.

Well, like what?

I don't know for sure right now.

Your ma and I didn't hit it right off from the beginning.

Oh, I mean, I liked her a lot right at the beginning,

but I think that was my problem.

I liked her so much I was

a little bit afraid of her, if you know what I mean.

Yeah.

Boy, pa, you and me, we sure got a lot in common.

Hmm. Most men do.

You know, as I recall, the first time I got your ma to notice me

was when I won the pole climbing contest.

Now, it wasn't winning the contest that did it.

On the way down, I missed a cleat.

I went right to the bottom, almost broke my behind.

But it was worth it, because your ma came running over,

and she was all worried about me, asking how I was and everything.

Kind of broke the ice, huh?

Yeah, among other things.

I got it.

If I catch the greased pig at the picnic,

Penelope's got to notice me.

Well, that might be one way.

Boy, pa, we have to have these man to man talks more often.

I best get to my homework. Thanks.

You're welcome, son.

Catch a pig?

I've got a big delivery today.

Sure could use your help at work.

No, hauling hayseed is not for me, big brother.

You know that.

But I can help you another way.

Yeah?

Now, you haven't timed barnum at a mile and a half, right?

I'll do it for you.

Look, I've even got a stopwatch.

No, thanks.

But, manzo, the race is tomorrow.

Shouldn't we get an idea of how fast he can go?

I'm not worried.

But if we know what he can do,

then we can get some bets down.

Betting is not for me, brother, and you know that.

I don't care if barnum wins or loses

as long as we have a good race.

Laura: Morning.

Good morning.

I just thought I'd stop by and ask you

if you'd like to join US for supper next week.

I know you've been real busy, but...

You're right, Beth.

It's awful hard, but this time of the year,

I'm so bushed at the end of the day,

I don't feel much like socializing.

I understand.

You might ask perley day.

He's never too tuckered out at the end of the day.

Well, maybe I just will.

How'd you like to join US for supper tonight?

Sounds good.

6:00?

Perley day...

I left you some lunch.

Ham and cheese sandwiches and apple pie,

your favorite.

Thanks, sis.

Would you like to ride with US, Laura?

No, thanks, Ms. Wilder.

I'll walk.

See you later, perley day.

See you.

Hup!

Have a nice day.

Yah, barnum! Hah!

Go, barnum! Hah!

Whoa. Whoa, boy.

Whoa. Whoa, boy.

Whoa. Whoa.

Caroline: My, perley. You sure have been a lot of places.

Especially for such a young man.

Well, I feel that the time to go places

and to see things is when you're young.

Oh, I agree with you.

Of course, you're going to want to settle down someday.

Perley day: If I find the right girl? Charles: Exactly.

How do you like your pie?

Delicious.

Laura made it.

Perley day: My compliments.

Laura: Thank you.

You entering any of the events tomorrow?

Afraid not.

No. I'm a little too old for chasing a pig,

and I don't even own a horse.

Well, how about the arm wrestling?

Not me.

Perley day: I'd have to go up against manzo.

He's real strong, huh?

He sure is.

Albert: Oh, pa'll whip him. Won't you, pa?

Well, I don't want to say for sure...

I don't know, Mr. Ingalls.

He's all sinew and gristle.

Yeah, well, I'm a little sinew and gristle myself.

Maybe I'll surprise everybody.

Do you mind, Caroline?

Sorry.

Good night.

Evening, perley day.

Oh. Evening, manzo.

I'm a little old for you to be waiting up for.

You ran him today, didn't you?

You know I asked you not to,

but you ran him anyway.

What makes you think so?

When I left this morning, that buggy was clean,

and now barnum is limping.

You didn't even warm him up, did you?

I didn't know.

You knew, all right.

You just don't give a darn about anything but yourself

and your bets, as usual.

Well, now all my hard work has gone right down the drain

and barnum is out of the race.

I keep praying you're going to change.

Whoa.

Hurry up, perley day.

It's time to leave for the picnic.

I'm not going.

Not going?

Why not?

I don't think manzo wants me to.

Almanzo?

Don't pull that pathetic act, perley day.

You're trying to make me feel guilty for something that you did.

It's the same act you've always pulled on the family.

You're welcome to come if you want to.

I'm staying here.

Well, suit yourself.

You might take some time to think about what I told you last night. Hip!

Man: Go, Harvey!

Put some pressure on that arm.

Man: Pull, ed!

Go, Harvey!

Got him, ed!

You've got him, ed!

Dr. Baker: The next elimination bout

is between almanzo Wilder

and nels oleson.

Well, go ahead, nels.

He called your name.

Harriet, did you... why did you enter me in this event?

I'm no good at it. I'm weak.

- I've been... - Oh, well, so is he.

He has been beating man after man.

He's got to be tired.

Now is your chance to strike.

Harriet.

Oh, nels.

Don't be a coward all your life.

I'm weak.

In the head only.

Charles: Go get him, nels!

Mr. Oleson.

All right, gentlemen.

Ready?

Go!

Nels: Oh! Ho ho!

Are you all right, Mr. Oleson?

Nels: Yeah. I'm fine.

Got your bag, doc?

In a minute, nels.

Oh.

After a short rest,

we'll go on to the semi-final bouts

between...

Ed Nelson and Jack Lily,

Charles Ingalls and almanzo Wilder,

right after the greased pig run.

Albert: Yeah!

- Go get him. - Okay.

Almanzo: Well, it looks like it's between you and me, sir.

Yeah, looks like it.

Good luck to you.

Laura: Manly? - Yeah?

Good luck.

Well, thank you, Beth.

Oh, I want to beat him so bad.

I know.

Let's go watch your son.

All right.

Man: Get him!

Get him!

Come on, Albert! Get him!

Come on! Get him!

Charles: Get him, Albert!

Get him!

Come on, Albert, get him!

Charles: Hold on to him! Hold on to him, Albert!

You've got him! You've got him, Albert!

You've got him!

He did it!

Yes, and I get to do his laundry.

Dr. Baker: Attention, everybody.

Time for the arm wrestling semi-finals.

All right, here we go.

Way to go, Albert.

I got him just for you, Penelope.

Who wants him?

You both are pigs!

Aah!

I'm sorry.

You are a horrible,

disgusting little boy,

and I never want you to come near me again! Oh!

You know what your problem is?

You're stuck up.

What?

You heard me.

Albert was only trying to be nice to you.

I don't know what I ever saw in you!

You're just like him!

Thanks. I take that as a compliment.

And how do you like that?

How do you like that?

Oh!

Come on, Albert.

Oh!

Perley day: Come on, barnum.

You've got a race to win for perley day.

On your grips. That's it. Looks good.

Go!

Laura: Go, manly! Go, manly! Go, manly!

Come on, manly!

Come on, manly! You can do it!

Go, manly! Go!

Come on, manly! You can do it!

Come on, manly!

Go, pa!

Go! Go!

Go, manly! Go!

This could be a long day.

Looks like it, sir.

Do you have to call me "sir"?

I'm sorry, sir.

Laura: Go!

Go! Come on! You can do it!

Come on, manly!

Come on! You can do it!

Dr. Baker: I thought almanzo wasn't going to race barnum today.

He isn't.

I am.

All right, gentlemen.

Now, remember, it's up to the old Crawford place and back.

Are you ready?

Perley day: Right here.

Yah!

No!

Where are you going?

I'm going to kill perley day.

Hup! Get up!

Almanzo, wait!

Pa, you've got to stop almanzo.

He said he's going to kill perley day.

Pa, please!

All right, get in the wagon. Come on.

Yah! Go, barnum!

Come on, boy!

Come on, hippocrates!

We've got them! Come on!

Yah, prince! Come on, there! Come on! Go!

Come on, prince! Come on! Go!

Go! Go! Go, boy!

Come on, boy!

Come on, hippocrates! Come on!

Come on, boy! Come on, now!

Yah!

Come on, barnum! Come on, boy!

Yah!

Yeah! Get them!

Come on! Yah!

You could have crippled him.

Maybe you have.

I bet doc baker $20 on that race.

You're never going to change.

You've done the same thing all your life,

do what you want

no matter what the consequences to other people.

You ran away from home, you broke ma's heart.

Then you show up every now and then when you need a few dollars.

Then you disappear again for months, years...

Without a word.

Well, that's not going to happen here.

I want you out today!

I'll pack up my things and be on my way.

I hear New Orleans is a nice, wide-open town.

How bad is he?

Well, it looks bad, he's puffing up.

All right. My place is closest.

Let's get him over there and see what we can do.

Fresh coffee.

Ah, thank you, sweetheart.

Don't you think you ought to be getting to bed?

It's going to be a long time yet

before we know whether these cold packs are working on barnum's leg.

Well, I'm not a baby who needs her sleep.

I'm going to stay up and help you.

All right. Keep the hot coffee coming, then.

I will.

Certainly is quite a grown-up young lady you have, there.

Not so grown-up.

I'll tell you, almanzo,

I like what you did today.

Forfeiting the arm wrestling to save your horse.

Well, you were going to take me, anyway.

Yeah, probably.

But I still like what you did.

Well, thank you, sir.

You're welcome, son.

Almanzo.

Take a look.

The swelling's gone way down.

I'd say with a little rest,

he's going to be as good as new.

How's barnum?

We did it, Beth.

We did it.

It looks like he's going to be all right.

Caroline: How's breakfast sound?

- Oh, it sounds great. - Can I do it, ma?

Caroline: All right.

I'm going to do it all.

Make plenty. I'm starved!

Charles: Hey, almanzo.

I have a little confession to make.

If that arm wrestling had gone on another minute,

I'd have quit.

Well, to tell you the truth, Mr. Ingalls,

so would I.

Go on, you can wash up in the kitchen.

Okay.

All right, what are you grinning at?

Well, you have to admit,

she picked a better man than you did.

I might as well admit it.

I'm admitting everything else this morning.

The thing that worries me

about that young man is he's such a liar.

Charles.

Well, he is, he could have beaten me any time he wanted to,

and he knows it.

Oh, it's tough getting old.

Right after we finish breakfast,

I'd appreciate it if you'd rub my arm with some liniment.

Laura, voice-over: I don't know if my dream will ever come true

about almanzo and me,

but I do know that right now

the two men I love best in the whole wide world

are having breakfast that I cooked for them.