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The Diversion

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After a frightening encounter, Mary Ellen Walton thinks she has fallen in love. The Walton women have always encouraged Mary Ellen to prepare for being a housewife and to look forward to settling down with a good man. Will the family approve of Mary Ellen's choice?

John Walton has an opportunity to fulfill a large lumber order for a friend, but an unexpected event threatens his ability to complete the project.

This story is meant to take place during season 3 of the tv series.

Readers, thank you for being here! I appreciate you and value your feedback.


*Disclaimer* I do not own The Waltons, or any of the related characters. The Waltons series was created by Earl Hamner, Jr., and is owned by Lorimar Productions/Warner Bros. This work of fanfiction is for entertainment only. I am not making a monetary profit from this story. All rights of the original The Waltons series belong to Lorimar Productions/Warner Bros. I do not own the photos used in this story.All Rights Reserved

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