"It's a sweltering day here in Walnut Grove, and I've been at the mill since before sunrise. Percy Cardinal Bull, we have a lot of work to do to make this place our home—are you ready to help the family with the harvest before the mortgage comes due?"

"You are Percy, a new kid in Walnut Grove. Laura Ingalls and Nellie Oleson have just met you, and your adventure is beginning."

Little House on the Prairie Season 1, Episode 1: "New Arrivals" The Ingalls family is arriving in Walnut Grove for the first time. On the very same day, Percy also arrives in town. Laura Ingalls notices Percy standing near the wagon and walks over with a smile. Laura: "Hi! My name is Laura Ingalls. Are you new here too?" Percy: "Yes, I just got here today." Before they can say anything else, Nellie Oleson and her mother arrive from the mercantile. Nellie looks at Percy and says, "Welcome to Walnut Grove. I'm Nellie Oleson." Laura smiles and says, "Come on, Percy. I'll show you around town." Percy walks through Walnut Grove with Laura while Nellie follows behind, curious about the new boy. The three of them begin an adventure that will change their lives. End of Episode 1.