Tough Choices



Synopsis: An old friend of Dan and Nat's from the streets shows up at Plumfield and charms Jo. Nick is suspicious of "Jasper" who intimidates Nat and brings out the worst in Dan. Jasper pressures the boys to leave Plumfield and journey West. When an expensive item is stolen from a potential wealthy donor to the school, Jo suspects Nick, who in turn suspects Nat and Jasper's influence over him. Nick devises a way for the truth to be revealed and to force Jasper out of Plumfield and away from the boys.

An old friend resorts to violence after Dan refuses to leave with him.

Rating: 4 Stars!

Episode Number: 104

Original Air Date: November 28, 1998


Favorite Quote(s):

Nick: What are you doing?
Jasper: Takin' a breather.
Nick: You been takin' a breather for a half an hour now.
Jasper: What've you been doin', spyin' on me from the bushes or something?

Franz: Aunt Jo believes a large part of one's education occurs outside of the classroom.

Jo: A barn. What kind of school is located in a barn?
Franz: The best kind.

Jo: It's a beautiful spot.
Dan: Yeah. I still can't believe that Jasper did that. I can't believe I was actually thinking of goin' with him.
Jo: Well I can't blame you. The idea of going out west is very exciting.
Dan: Yeah.
Jo: I'm sure you'll go someday. Well you can't stay at Plumfield forever. You'll finish your schooling and then you'll be on that first train out west. And all those wonders you've dreamed about will be right at your fingertips, just waiting to be explored.

Reson For Rating: I have to say that even though he was a bad guy, I really liked Jasper. I thought that he added character to the episode, and it made for some interesting conversations. I think that this is a good episode for fans to see!


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