Little House on the Prairie Season 10 Episode 3

Nels: (Nancy sinks to the floor after after her father asks her to go and chop down a tree) Nancy, what are you doing?
Nancy: I'm not feeling well.
Nels: Well, you're going to feel a lot worse when you don't have any presents on Christmas morning.
Nels: I have lots of presents.
Nels: No tree, no presents.
Nancy: Mother sent me those presents!
Nels: And Father will take them away. If I were you, I'd get to chopping.

Mr. Edwards: (to Jenny) Before you know it, we'll be back here, all loaded down with Christmas cheer!
Mr. Montague: Ah, yes, in the form of bobbles and trinkets, no doubt.
Mr. Edwards: Oh, now, Montague, don't tell me you've got something against Christmas.
Mr. Montague: Not Christmas, Edwards. Crass commercialism and sentimentalism masquerading as Christian love. Emphasis on gift-giving is compromising our souls!
Mr. Edwards: Well, I'll tell you something, old buddy, I would never want to compromise your soul, so I'll tell you what. I'll just skip over buying you a Christmas present this year.
Mr. Montague: Suits me just fine.

Almanzo: (about Rose) She's here somewhere. We're going to find her.
Laura: It's so black out. There's not a single star in the sky. You know, I just realized it's Christmas Eve. We should be sitting around the table having turkey, and hanging our stockings. Oh, God, we're never going to find her.
Almanzo: We are.
Laura: No, we're not! Why did you leave her? I asked you to stay with her!
Almanzo: You know what happened.
Laura: Oh yeah, I know. I know what happened. Isaiah had one of his stupid fights, and you had to leave our baby to go and help him!

John: You've been mighty quiet all night.
Jason: Just thinking.
John: Ah. Well, sometimes it helps to think out loud.
Jason: I have to find a way to get some money, and fast.
John: Mmm. This wouldn't have anything to do with Christmas, would it?
Jason: I was counting on Mr. Wilder, and now he's not coming back. And I have to find a way to get Ma's Christmas present.
John: Maybe you don't need any money. I bet that if you put your mind to it, you could think of something to give her that you could make yourself. A drawing, or you could whittle something out of wood. No matter what it is, if it comes from the heart, she's gonna love it.
Jason: Yeah, but this was special, Pa.
John: (chuckles, tousles Jason's hair) You sleep on it, and you'll see by tomorrow morning that I'm right.

John: (when Jason thinks Santa is coming) I think we should tell him. He's gonna be disappointed come morning.
Sarah: I know it. (pauses) Why don't you?
John: I was hoping you would.
Sarah: We'll both tell him.
Jason: (putting milk and cookies by the fireplace) There. He ought to like those cookies.
John: Jason?
Jason: Yes, sir?
John: There's something that......your Ma wants to tell you.
Jason: Yeah, Ma?
Sarah: Jason.......you see, you're getting to be at an age where......well, what I mean is......(there's a knock at the door)
John: You go ahead. I'll get it. (hurries to the door)

Sarah: (about Jason) Did you find out what's bothering him?
John: Yeah. He's worried about what he's gonna get his Ma for Christmas. I told him that no matter what he got, especially if he made it himself, that you would love it.
Sarah: Oh, of course I would.
John: I just wonder what kind of Christmas the boys are gonna have. If Almanzo doesn't come back in time, it's going to look pretty meager under the Christmas tree.
Sarah: There's nothing we can do about it. It's not your fault.
John: I know. I can explain it to Jeb, but Jason.......he still thinks Santa is coming.
Sarah: Oh, I know it. (pauses) Maybe it's time we told him.
John: Sarah, I don't want to do that. Do you?
Sarah: No.
John: Then let's just keep our fingers crossed. Maybe Almanzo will be back in time.
Sarah: No matter what, we'll be together, and that's more important than anything.
John: You're right. (they kiss) I just hope the Wilders are as blessed.

Patrick: (to Almanzo and Laura) This is your last chance. Put her down!
Elsa: No, Patrick. No. Leave them alone. She's their daughter. She belongs to them. I took her. I thought they'd never find us.....(starts to cry) I wanted a child so much! When I lost my baby, something happened to me. Then I saw Rose, and....the next thing I knew, we were on the train. I'm sorry, Patrick. (they hug)
Patrick: (to Almanzo and Laura) My wife has been through a terrible time. I know you have every right to press charges against her, but....
Laura: There will be no charges.
Patrick: Thank you.
Elsa: I'm so sorry. I took real good care of her......she's beautiful.

Samuel: (to Laura and Almanzo at orphanage) Are you here to adopt a boy?
Laura: No, we're looking for a little girl.
Samuel: I knew it. Everybody wants to adopt a girl.
Laura: We're not looking to adopt one. We're looking for our daughter. She's missing, and we thought maybe she came here.
Samuel: Nobody would come here unless they had to.

Nels: I'm afraid that you dont appreciate the real meaning of Christmas, Nancy.
Nancy: Sure I do, Father. It's a time when we all give presents to the ones we love the most. And if I happen to get more presents than anyone else, it's just because I deserve them.
Nels: It's because your mother spoils you rotten!