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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What happens

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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