PT.2
"The Heart Will Bring Us Home"
The Stage was pulling into Jefferson City, Mo. About Noon on Monday… Kitty had been looking forward to getting a chance to stop and stretch her legs and find a place to have a bite to eat. The ride had been long
And she knew her destination was near. Some of the ride was pleasantly quiet, but, then they pick up two passengers in Garden City.. and another ..in Topeka. One was a young woman traveling to St. Louis alone
to visit a friend, and one of the men seem to pick up on the fact that this must have been her first trip alone
So, Kitty Told her to switch seats with her and made sure he kept to himself…when he tried to press the issue…Kitty, quickly…Said The Girl would like to be left alone to read her book…Looking miffed.. he stiffened up.. and replied ..I was just trying to be friendly…and I was talking to the young lady here…
Now the other two passengers are just watching the man and Kitty. .and the Girl was wide eyed.. and looking scared… reaching over and placing her hand on top of the young girl’s hand …Look, here Mister…
I’m gonna say this just once…She doesn’t want to be bothered…so just leave the child be!.. finally the other man…turned to him and said…Leave the gals be man! Make all our lives easier would ya?
When the Stage stopped, and the driver.. was helping them off ..Kitty ask the young girl if she wanted to join her for a bite..? They stopped at the small café.. and had some lunch, and talked. Maryellen, told Kitty she was 18 and going to visit a friend in St. Louis ,that it was her first time in the big city.. She wanted to go to school there and her friend’s family invited her to come and spend some time to see what she thought of the place. Her poppa, was sick and Momma had to stay with him., so they let her take the trip alone. Well, you just stick with me , and I’ll see that you get there alright, And when we do we’ll send them a telegram so they know you are ok. Kitty told her Oh, Miss…and Maryellen.. just looked at Kitty. Realizing She didn’t know her name…,I’m sorry ,I don’t even know your name… Kitty smiled and said: No, child I’m sorry ..Kitty Russell, with all that excitement…! Miss Russell, I don’t want to be a bother.. I’m Maryellen … Maryellen Barlow . Honey.. it’s not a bother.. if you were my daughter.. I’d want to know that you were safe. After they ate, they re-boarded the stage.. as they were re-boarding…across the street
A man coming out of the Hotel stared at Kitty, not sure he was seeing what he thought he was seeing…
,but , he was soon distracted by the woman that approached him …but the thought of the Redhead boarding
The leaving stage… was a major distraction….!
Standing, there ..the woman was talking …but his mind was hearing nothing of her conversation…..
She just continued to talk….he walked over to the stage depot…and ask the clerk…where is that stage go ? St. Louis Sir.. the clerk answered. Hummmmmm
Where are you looking to go… our stage don’t leave till tomorrow?… the woman said. I know ..I was just checking.. that all he said. Now, are we gonna have lunch? Ok, She said.
Pulling into St. Louis,! They were words to Kitty’s ears… Well, Maryellen… We’re in St. Louis!
I’m gonna warn you.. It a big difference from what your use too… But your gonna Love it here. Now Let’s get that telegram off to your parents. Maryellen Looked at Kitty and ask: Miss Russell, where is it you are from? Oh, I’m from New Orleans. Kitty answered. Oh, so your going home. Kitty, didn’t say anything …thinking, back to her life, and when she first left New Orleans. No , My home has been in Kansas for a long time now. I’m just here on Business. Then she winked at her and added ..and some shopping. Well, I guess I will wish you well And I hope you enjoy your visit. Goodbye Maryellen. Miss Russell, Thank You For everything you’ve done for me ..you know on the stage? I’m so glad I met you. Without warning, she
Threw her arms around Kitty … in a big hug… Goodbye. Kitty, Then … Smiled and looked around for a carriage to get to The Lemp Home!
TBC
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