Adam and Lisa had gone to school together and had always been the top students in their class. Hoss watched as he approached her casually and started a conversation. I see Lisa Preston.” And then he ambled off at a leisurely pace as though he had all the time in the world. “He may be, Hoss, but watch carefully and take notes. “Little Brother sure is a smooth operator, ain’t he?”Īdam, who had been leaning on a fence post, straightened up. Taking her hand, Joe walked her to the dance floor and soon they were swirling with the other couples. He must have paid her a compliment, because momentarily she was swishing her full-skirted blue dress and giving him a coy smile.
His brothers watched him approach her with a charming smile on his face. Hoss was tapping his foot to the music, Adam was critically analyzing the available dance partners, and true to character, Little Joe had immediately located the girl he would have asked to the dance if he could have, and he was headed in her direction. Ben Cartwright had beaten his sons to the dance floor and was sweeping an attractive widow in wide circles between the other couples. The fiddlers were in fine form and it seemed as though everyone had turned out for the final festivity. No point in disappointing some lovely young lady if she would just end up spending the night at home without a date because they were still away on round up.Ī large dance stage had been set up near the end of Main Street, lighted by a dozens of lanterns and a couple of large bonfires against the evening chill. Adam, Hoss and Little Joe had all come stag, however, not being sure if they’d even be back in time to attend the dance. They were ready to let off a little steam. Having returned from a long round up just days before, all three Cartwright brothers were in attendance.
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THIS IS A DOWNLOADABLE EBOOK AVAILABLE INSTANTLY.Summary: There’s a new dressmaker in town, and she wreaks havoc at a town social to meet the Cartwright brothers.Īt the end of a whirlwind harvest fair weekend, the final event, a dance, was in full swing. Many of the songs featured also include links to the Mama Lisa website, where you can find recordings, videos and sheet music. The memories of childhood touch us forever! What makes the book really special is the many comments from Mama Lisa’s correspondents who have shared stories and memories from their own lives. The songs are given in the original languages and with English translations. The second part presents beloved traditions and songs from many different nations.
The history and meaning of these holidays is discussed, often with examples of traditional songs.
The first part of the book covers some of the traditions that take place on days other than Christmas itself, like St. So Christmas is celebrated like a giant outdoor block party!
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