tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post3633568137686425264..comments2023-03-25T07:04:09.648-07:00Comments on Extended Shelf Life: Book ConnectionLibrary Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460917654300703097noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post-74969072737421202302011-12-17T17:50:06.515-08:002011-12-17T17:50:06.515-08:00In the book (not the TV show), wasn't Mr. Edwa...In the book (not the TV show), wasn't Mr. Edwards black? I always thought that was the reason Ma was suspicious of him, and it took this kindness on his part for her to get over her prejudice.David LaRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146141298496287697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post-75279554883018360142011-12-17T17:44:47.094-08:002011-12-17T17:44:47.094-08:00Mr. Edwards comes to visit in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE ...Mr. Edwards comes to visit in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. It always seemed uncharacteristic of Ma/Caroline to be unfriendly toward others, so I wondered about her feelings about Mr. Edwards also.Library Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460917654300703097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post-15745191677584557352011-12-14T20:27:22.900-08:002011-12-14T20:27:22.900-08:00Which of the "Little House" books has th...Which of the "Little House" books has the Christmas where Mr. Edwards comes to visit through the blizzard, bringing gifts from Santa? I vividly remember how delighted Laura and Mary were to receive such simple gifts as a cookie made with white flour and a tin cup for milk. And I remember the last line of the chapter, where the Christmas was special to Laura because "it was the first time Ma acted friendly toward Mr. Edwards."David LaRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146141298496287697noreply@blogger.com