The First Four Years, Page 8

  But, ah! there is gold in the farm, boys—

  If only you’ll shovel it out.”

  The oval glass bread plate Laura and Manly bought for their first Christmas together. The plate survived the fire and was found among Rose Wilder Lane�s things after her death. It is now at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home Association in Mansfield, Missouri, for all visitors to see.

  The End

  The End