Season 6 · Episode 17
Silent Promises
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- 17 (129 overall)
- First aired
- January 28, 1980
- Network
- NBC
Who’s in it: Charles IngallsLaura
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Laura befriends Daniel, a deaf boy, and patiently teaches him sign language so he can finally communicate with the world. Daniel blossoms, and then announces that he is in love with her.
Laura doesn't feel the same way and has no idea how to tell him without breaking his heart. After an honest talk with Pa, she finds a gentle way. A sensitive story about friendship and first love.
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