Little House on the Prairie Television Series
Season Three (1976-1977)

47. I'LL RIDE THE WIND
October 4, 1976

Mary and Mr. Edward's oldest son, John are deeply in love, they want to be married. There is only one problem. John has gotten a scholarship to college to become a writer. John is afraid to leave Mary because she will change while he is gone, and Mary doesn't want him to go. Although Mary is only thirteen, the Ingalls reluctantly agree to let her marry. Mr. Edwards is exciting and begins plotting out land where John and Mary can live. However, in the end, they both realize that John must take the scholarship because writing is his dream, and he won't be him without it.