Little House on the Prairie: Season 2, Episode 1

2 - 1: The Richest Man in Walnut Grove

When the mill closes due to bankruptcy, Charles loses out on two months' worth of crucial wages that would have officially cleared his account at the Mercantile. With a large bill left unpaid, Charles takes on several odd jobs at once. Mary quits school temporarily to work overtime with seamstress Mrs. Whipple, while Laura does all the chores and assists Caroline with the crops.