Little House on the Prairie

Mrs. Oleson: Mrs.Ingalls. Caroline: Hello, Mrs.Oleson. Mrs. Oleson: Oh, my, I bet your hens have been working overtime again, haven't they? Caroline: Well, we haven't had much need for eggs lately. Charles is gone right in the mornings. Mrs. Oleson: Yes. (sighs) I imagine that he has a very rigorous schedule. Caroline: He's been very busy at the mill. Mrs.Oleson: Is that what he told you? Caroline: What do you mean by that? Mrs. Oleson: Believe me, Mrs. Ingalls, I don't want to be the one to tell you this, but, well, since we're such good friends, I must tell you. Caroline: Please, Mrs. Oleson. Mrs. Ingalls: Mrs. Ingalls, I don't know, it upsets me so, but I don't know. Why is it that the wife is always the last one to know? Caroline: I do. I know everything! Mrs. Oleson: Did you know that Mrs. Thurman did not tell you the truth? Nor did your husband? Caroline: I know, already! Mrs. Oleson: Oh, my dear, my dear, you don't know what happened. Now, I have been asking around, purely out of my consideration for you, you understand, and I understand that your husband has been seen coming and going from the Widow Thurman's home everyday for a week! Now, if I were you-- Caroline: Well, you're not me, Harriet! Mrs. Oleson: What?! Caroline: In the first place, it is none of your business! Mrs. Oleson Mrs...! Caroline: In the second place, I know already! Thirdly, I trust Charles completely! (storms out)

Laura: (overvoice) We used the new dishes at supper that night, and every night after that, because Pa says that special dishes aren't for special occasions--they're for special people. And a family all together is the most special of all!