(Walnut Grove, Minnesota- May 23, 1877; the birth of Grace Pearl Ingalls)

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Charles dropped Hannah, Mary, Laura, and Carrie off at Jonathan and Alice Garvey's and hurriedly made his way back to Caroline. As Charles entered the house and hung up his hat, he heard panting coming from his and Caroline's room. "Caroline," said Charles, rushing to Caroline's side. Caroline, panting, said, "Charles, it's almost time." Charles offered to go get Dr. Baker, but Caroline said, "No. Stay with me— just be with me please." "Ok. I'm here, I'm here," said Charles, taking Caroline's hand in his.

40 minutes later, Grace Pearl Ingalls made her debut. "Oh, Charles! She's beautiful," Caroline cried happily. Charles replied, "Well, she ought to be, she looks just like her ma." 

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