Usual Disclaimer: Just taking them out to play,will put them back when I’m done Playing with them.
PT.1
4th of July Surprise
The street of Dodge were over run with more people then usual.. with the 4th of July celebration coming up
everyone coming from all over ford county. There would be vendors, fireworks a barn dance…it would be a weekend long event. It would be great for business in Dodge. .but , with that came extra work for Matt…
Kitty hired on extra bartenders to help out Sam.. And even hired on a few new girls, she needed them anyway.. recently losing a few to some cowboys.. carting them off to marry… Sam was getting ready
loading up with extra barrels of beer, kitty had ordered special for the weekend.. She was looking to clean-up … after this weekend.
When the afternoon stage pulled in… it was a full carload… as were the last few…
As Festus’ helped the folks off… one of the passengers was a woman, Festus’ put out his hand
here, Let me help ya. .there. .he said . Why Thank You Kindly.. Sir! Festus’ just looked at her and said
Oh, fiddle de’ ..My name is Festus’ … you don’t need to be a callin me Sir’… kin I help ya wit ur bags to the Dodge house Miz? Well, That be right nice of you… But, I’m looking for the Long Branch Saloon?
Well, I kin help ya wit that there too… Miz Kitty ‘s a friend of mine. Kitty Russell? Yes Ma’am
Ok, then lead the way Festus… she said with a smile. Oh, and My name is … Miss Thompson.
As they were walking… she asked Festus… What is it you do here in town? awe, I’m a Deputy..
For the Marshal.. here in Dodge. Is that so? She said nodding . As the entered the Long Branch
Festus’ looked around… didn’t see Kitty, and … walked over to Sam… Sam, this’y here is Miz Thompson… she’a looking to see Miz Kitty. Oh Festus’ Miss Kitty’s not here right now, she out doing some last minute things. Miss Thompson.. was she expecting you? Sam asked. Well kinda’
But, that’s ok, I’ll go get myself settled at the hotel… then see her later. Festus’ maybe you can help me to the hotel? Sure I can do ur’ Sam, interrupted them., Miss you may not get a room … there’s a aweful lot of folks in town for the celebration. Matt came in … Sam, ? Yes Marshal…? Kitty around? No , she’s out. I was just telling Festus and Miss Thompson… Matt , realized he hadn’t even payed any attention, to Festus and the woman standing in the room… excuse me ?… Matthew, this’d here is Miss Thompson
She came in on the stage. Well, welcome to Dodge.. Just visiting? No, I plan to stay… well, hope you enjoy it here. Matt kept staring at her… She was a beautiful woman tall, thin Blonde, Green Eyes…
But there was just something…. Then he left…
Sam Festus and The New Woman in town were talking when Kitty came back ….
Well, Hello… Festus, I’m glad you’re here I could use your help if you have the time…?
Sure Miz Kitty!…. Miz Kitty this’ here is Miz Thompson.. She’a waiting to see you…
Is that so? She replied. Yes, I am… I was hoping to talk to you about a Job? Oh, well in that case
Your in luck!… I just lost a few girls, and with the crowd coming in…need I say more…
Have you worked in a saloon before? Well, … Yes a few time. But not the type places I liked.
But I heard you run a pretty straight up place. Well, we can give it a try. If you’d like to start right away
You can start tonight. Do you have a place to stay? We were just discussing that when you came in.
Well I have an empty room .. It your if you want it. Kitty told her. Well that’ll be great… Thank You.
Festus’ will you take her things up for her please?… yes Ma’am… Thank You Festus … second door Kitty said. Oh, Sam , I could use a drink!… coming up Miss kitty.
Miss Kitty ..The Marshal was here looking for you , a while ago… Sam said. Did he say what he wanted Sam? No Ma’am. Hummmmm. Oh, Kitty there you are.. Matt said as he entered the Saloon.
Matt, Sam just said you were looking for me…. Yeah, I want you to keep you eyes out for any strange…
She started laughing….Matt really? With what going on around Dodge?… everything is strange!
Now Kitty ..what I mean is anybody suspicious ? Why Matt..? Who you looking for? I’m not sure …
It’s just a feeling. A Gut feeling. Ok… I keep an eye out… as they talked.. Matt couldn’t help but feel they were being watched…. But didn’t know why? But,…The eyes watching were closer then he thought…
TBC.
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