Little House on the Prairie (1974)

S3E17 To Live With Fear (2)

Caroline stays by Mary’s side as she unexpectedly requires another surgery. To cover the costs, Charles decides to take a dangerous job, enlisting Mr. Edwards to join him. They work as Powder Monkeys, digging a tunnel for the railroad. However, Charles prioritizes speed over safety, ignoring the risks around him, even during the funeral of a Chinese laborer. His reckless approach ultimately leads to disaster when a cave-in occurs, trapping both him and Harris beneath the rubble.