"You're Not How Much Money You Have In The Bank." Ebenezer Sprague S2 Ep 3

When Walnut Grove gets its first bank, the possibilities seem endless for the town residents. However, first it has to be approved by the banker and good luck with that. Disregarding the whole don’t talk to strangers, Laura makes a new friend who she meets up with after school and after her chores are done.  Laura couldn't be happier with her new friendship and fishing buddy, that is until it's pointed out who her new friend really is.  Will Ebenezer Sprague live up to the name he was given? Will Charles get a loan to help him farm 40 more acres?  Was it worth is to actually open a bank if no one is getting help from it?