The Journey Of Love Nancy Olsen and Andrew Clark:
Chapter 6:
Almanzo and John are on the trail of Butch Cassidy's half of the gang and comes across a cabin, and a freshly dug grave, and they find out the one who has been shot, Sundance's brother, Lee Sundance has died. The cabin is empty but has been used. Horse tracks are showing that Butch and his group are heading west continuing their search for Butch, Almanzo and John had west.
Meanwhile back in Minnesota at Fort Snelling the Posse is after Sundance and his gang. They find the trail heading North, (Sundance is going to Canada to sell the horses). Sergeant William Jones also finds a freshly dug grave Butch's brother, Fred Cassidy who has also been shot has died. Continuing North SGT Jones and his posse continue their search.
Back in Mankato in Dr. Reed's office, Andrew isn't getting better, the bullet has been removed from his chest but infection is setting in, Dr. Reed tells William and Maryann Clark, "Your son will need to have surgery that I am not able to perform we need to get him to Mayo Clinic in Rochester is a train headed that way tomorrow at 11am. I will call ahead to let them know you are coming."
William and Maryann look at their son who is in a lot of pain and says, "Son you are going to be okay just stay strong for us and Nancy, get some rest we have traveling to do tomorrow." Andrew nods off to sleep, and William and Maryann head home and calls Walnut Grove to tell the news.
In Walnut Grove Nancy says to Harriet and Neil's, "I am really concerned and worried about Andrew, I want to go to him and travel to Rochester with him tomorrow."
Nels says, "Okay sweetie, we can head to Mankato right after lunch, I'll call the Clarks and let them know we are on the way."
Nancy, "Thank you Father!"
Nels calls the Clarks in Mankato and tells them, "Nancy and I want to travel with you and your son to Rochester tomorrow, and are heading to Mankato after lunch we should be there about 8pm."
William Clark, "We really appreciate you wanting to travel with us. We can meet you tonight at Rev. Webster church, and you can stay at our house tonight."
Nels, "Thank you"
After lunch Nels and Nancy head to Mankato and they do arrive at Rev. Webster's church at 8pm. Rev. Webster, William and Maryann Clark are there to greet Nels and Nancy. After introducing themselves Rev. Webster says, "Lets have a word of prayer for Andrew."
After they pray Nancy asks, "Can we visit Andrew at the doctor's office?"
William replies, "sure we can."
At Dr. Reed's office Andrew is resting but awakens when he hears Nancy's voice asking Dr Reed, "How is Andrew?"
Dr. Reed says, "He is resting at the moment, but you can go in and see him."
Seeing that Andrew is awake Nancy goes over to him and tries to comfort him saying, "Andrew my I love, I have missed you, and all of us in Walnut Grove have been praying for you, you will make it through", than Nancy says, "My father and I are going to Rochester with you tomorrow."
Andrew nods his head and says weekly, "That would be great.' Andrew slowly closes his eyes to rest and Nancy gives him a kiss on the cheek.
Before leaving the office, Dr. Reed says, ''I called Mayo Clinic and Dr. Albert Ingalls will be expecting you tomorrow."
The Clarks say, "Thank you"
Nels with a smile says, "Dr. Albert Ingalls, we know him he is from our town, Walnut Grove, he is one of the best."
Nels, Nancy and the Clarks are at the Clark's home and as they have a sandwich and coffee, Maryann Clark says, "I will see you to your room for the night and in the morning will have a big breakfast prepared."
Nels and Nancy both say, "Thank you" and head off to bed.