PT.5
“ The Heart will bring us Home”
Matt, entered the Long Branch, Sam …! Hello Marshal… Sam, I know what you told me before…
But , I’m sure Kitty said where she’d be staying..? Oh, Uh ..I don’t know if I should….
Look Marshal, I have to go in the back ,but , behind the bar here is the Note that Miss kitty left for me
I haven’t put it away yet….and if you happen to read it …… And Sam walked thru the Office door…
Matt, shifted His Hat, and Smiled… Made a Mental note of the address.. and was off….
A Stage pulled in to St. Louis, As everyone let out a tall man asked the driver, Did you have a Woman passenger yesterday…Before he finished the Driver said ..I had several mister… Wait a minute…
You’d remember this one …Beautiful Red head? Green Dress?….The driver Smiled… Oh , You Mean
Miss Russell..? From Dodge City… Yes ..she came in on yesterday stage. The Man put his hands in his vest ..took a Deep Breath and Smiled from ear to ear! Feeling a hand on his back…and a voice. .saying :
Are you ready?… I want to get out of these traveling clothes…and in to a hot tub… the man turned and said
Sure Sarah…we’ll get you to a Hot tub…let’s go…
Kitty, woke early….a wonderful breeze…blew thru her window…the sun was shining bright.. she could smell ..Coffee.. and Breakfast cooking. She got dressed… and descended the semi- circular staircase
And saw Jasper coming in from the front yard area, alone with one of the house maids. Good Morning, Miss Russell.. Sleep well? Oh, Yes, Good Morning Jasper , Yes Very well. Miss Russell this is Myra
If you need anything just let her know?…. Good morning Miss Russell… Of Course… Good Morning Myra. What Beautiful Flowers?…. Yes Mame’ Mrs. Lemp loves having fresh Flowers in the house every day. Kitty bending to smell them, May I? Oh, Yes Mame’ Myra said …pulling one loose from the basket. If you like I will put some in your room? Oh, Please I don’t want you to go to any special trouble.. Kitty said . No trouble Miss . Jasper then said …may I escort you to breakfast…?
Mr. Lemp is already down. Kitty Entered the Dining Room, William Stood, Kitty Good Morning…
Good Morning William. I’m anxious to see your Plant today. Will your Father be joining us?
Oh, Father.. Comes and goes… just then Hilda came in… Daddy, Maybe I could Join you and Miss Russell? Hilda Sweetheart… Isn’t there something more to your liking you’d rather be doing today?
Daddy this is to my liking! Kitty decided to interject… William, I wouldn’t mind if Hilda joined us.
I rather Like a fresh point of view now and again winking at him…give him the impression he was humoring her. So he finish his cup of coffee and took a deep breath and sighed…well, alright…
If this is what you really want to do with your day? Yes Daddy …Thank You.. Then she leaned into Kitty’s ear.. and whispered…Thank You Miss Russell!
A Hour later they were touring the brewery plant at 112 S. Second St. Kitty had never been to any of the plants before, So she was enjoying this . Plus she was enjoying Hilda , showing off to her Father just how much she knew about the Brewery business. Generally only business people were able to tour the plant. But occasionally … they would let the Public see how things were done…part for… public relations.
Several times Kitty thought she saw a face she knew. But wasn’t sure? With the lighting and large barrel’s
It was hard to tell? They spent quite some time.. before they decided to leave. Being such a nice day..
Kitty decided it would be nice to take a walk.. and look around, William was in a rush to get back to the house , a meeting with his accountant. Hilda choose to stay with Kitty….William spoke up. .Come now Hilda, Miss Russell is not here to entertain you My Dear. Quickly, Kitty said, William ,I don’t mind..
I would enjoy Hilda’s company. And he was off. OK, Kitty said ..Shall we Shop? Letting out a giggle..
For just a little while Kitty actually, was distracted from thinking about…Dodge and Matt…
Until… Hilda asked.. Miss Russell, Your so Pretty.. why aren’t you Married? For a moment.. Kitty froze
Then with her usual poker face… well honey , Things in Life don’t always work out the way you want them too. Mother and Father would say I’m being nosey, and you probably think so too, but ,I’m not trying to be
It’s just that I can’t imagine that you don’t have someone very special that Love you and that you Love in your Life? Oh, well, I guess you could say I’ve had some one special. But I’m a very busy Woman Hilda.
What do you say we get on with our Shopping ?..I don’t get the chance to do that very often…ok?
The two went in and out of shop after shop …eventually…Kitty needed to find them a Carriage.
Just as they were flagging a Carriage…she Felt as though she could sense someone watching her?
Just as she was about to turn around… a voice, in a deep baritone…said : May I be of assistance
Miss Russell…? Kitty recognized the Voice. Hilda looked and said , Miss Russell do you know him?
Kitty turned slowly… Stunnded ! And barely audible… Will… Will Stanbridge? What on earth…
What are you doing here? Will just smiled. Well, I thought I saw you back in Jefferson City, a few days ago.. But, wasn’t sure if my eyes were playing tricks on me? But then , I thought to myself.. Ummm ,
Stanbridge.. I said.. There can’t be two Woman as Beautiful, as Kitty Russell… in the world!
Oh Will !… Oh, I’m so sorry.. Will this is Miss Hilda Lemp, I’m here doing some business with her Father. Will gave here an Inquiring look, and then asked … and I didn’t see… Kitty finish his question for him… Matt? No , He’s not with me…. I came alone… all awhile Hilda is taking in the conversation.
Well then, may I treat you ladies.. To Lunch?…Oh, No.. Kitty said …we’ve already eaten. How long will you be here in St. Louis, Kitty? A few more days…she answered. Maybe , You would agree to meet me for Supper.. before you Leave? Oh , Will…I…I… It’s Supper Kitty. Will said Smiling, looking over at Hilda. Oh, well.. Alright. I guess , Tomorrow.. ok? He asked.. sounds good.. Kitty said.. There’s a nice place, over on 7th St. not far from here.. Soulard’s Meet you there around 6:00 I will be on time Mame’
And he tipped his hat to both Kitty and Hilda. And turned and Left. Riding back to the house… Hilda sat for a bit.. Then smiling, turned to Kitty and said… so, Is Will your someone special? NO, of course not…
He’s just an old friend…Kitty hoping she wasn’t going to keep asking more questions ,but somehow knew better. Hilda still smiling…He sure looked at you like he was more the just an old friend. Hilda….I told you. .He’s just a friend …That’s all. Ok, then Is this Matt… your someone special? Kitty, just shook her head… are you gonna keep this up all the way back to the house? He is isn’t he? Hilda Please….
Ok, your probably not gonna tell me anyway… but I think I’m right. Ugh! Teenager’s…Kitty just laughed!
Matt’s stage pulled into St. Louis… about Noon. He was anxious to find a room and rid himself of the trail dust and freshen up before locating the address on De Monil Place. He wanted the chance to talk to Kitty before heading out to Texas… Knowing he was unsure ..what he was walking into down there and when he would be returning. He didn’t like the way they had left thing the last time and knew the longer he went before resolving it the harder it would be.. To talk to her.. Or to get her to listen to him.
After resting and cleaning up…. Matt asked around about the address… it was a very well known address
When he pulled up to the House.. Matt couldn’t believe his eyes ? Now he was wondering what Kitty was doing here? And who’ she knew that lived here? When he knocked … Jasper answered. May I help you Sir? Matt Looked .. And Said I’m looking for Kitty Russell? Yes Sir, Miss Russell, come right in Sir…
Is she expecting you Sir? Matt stood ..Spinning his hat in his hand…well No… But , I’d still like to see her.. If that ’s ok? You can wait in here Sir. Jasper had matt wait in the Library. Matt was looking around in amazement. With his Back to the double doors…he heard her voice… Hello Matt…
What are you doing here? How did you know I was here? Kitty , I… I… well, I came back from Hays
And you were gone, and Sam, said you ..said… Yes? And what.. your surprised? She added.
Kitty , can we go somewhere and talk? Out side maybe? … ok, this way.. she motioned for him to follow her. Down a hall and into a large garden. Kitty Look, he started.. I had to go…. Oh , No… don’t you dare stand there and tell me you had to go to Hays and watch a Hanging ..when we both know you don’t stay and watch them anyway!… I don’t want to hear it. She was trying not to yell. Ok, kitty Ok
You right, I shouldn’t have went.. I should have sent Festus or Newly. I’m Sorry….
But for you to think I wouldn’t care where you were?…Kitty ? Now her face started to soften
Kitty Honey…. I’ve been so worried… Trying to get here as fast as I could…..slowly walking towards
Her pulling her into his arms… she slowly… sliding her arms.. Around his waist… and resting her head on his chest… Matt I’m Sorry.. .. I know I said some aweful things.. , Kitty , why..? Why did you come here…? Why did you have to come to Him?…. I understand your mad at me .. But,… all of this???
Now looking surprised and confused… and then suddenly ANGRY! WHAT? How dare you Matt Dillon? You Arrogant .. Obnoxious… OHHHHH! You think. That I came here to?????
Get away from me… get away from me…now she was steaming! Probably more mad then he had ever seen her? Kitty …What? I have never been so insulted in my entire life…! I want you out of here.!
Kitty can’t we talk about this?… What ever this is? NO! Just GO….! Jasper , came to the garden
And looked at Kitty… Miss Russell are you ok ? Matt, Turned to him and Said, Does she look OK?
Being sarcastic…meaning she was acting crazed And walk back through the door.. Kitty was shaking she was so angry. Jasper, asked can I get you anything, Miss? … Kitty shook her head.., No, No I’ll be fine Jasper ..Thank You. Kitty , sat in the garden .. Crying… Thinking to herself: “ How could he think I’d come here to be with another Man… he has to know how much I Love Him”
Later, Kitty met Will at Soulard’s for Supper… As soon as she show up, Will know something was wrong
He could see it in her face. Well, Is it the company, or did you business deal go bad? Oh, no.. I’m sorry
The company just fine … my mind was just somewhere else for the moment. She answered. They ordered drinks…. And Kitty, sat back and said So, Will What have you been doing with yourself, since I saw you last?… making light of the situation…He smiled and said .. Waiting for my lovely supper companion to arrive. Will, you know what I meant. Kitty gave him a big smile. There that the Smile I remember. I bought a Ranch, down Texas way. Well, interesting? Cattle? Horses? Cattle, for now. He said. Anyone special? She was fishing, now Well, there ‘s been a lady here and there. Oh, you? She just raised an eyebrow . I’m still waiting for you to say the word Kitty…? Now Will! I know, But do you have to kick a man when he’s down?
Now she started to laugh, but suddenly the laugh turned to tears. Kitty,? What? What is it?
Quickly, she regrouped and ….Will, I’m sorry…I guess I’m just not feeling very well… Come on…let’s get out of here. He said…standing.. And helping her up. Oh, no…. ummm no, let me take you back to where your staying…. Will, I’m Sorry.. Really. As, they were riding.. I know this is a tabu Topic.. But, Does this have anything to do with Matt? Kitty, looked at Will, and without saying anything.. He could read the pain in her eyes. Kitty Honey Why? Why do you put yourself through this? He put his arm around her,
And held her tight… Will , Sometimes I ask myself the same question. But, it always comes back to the same thing… I Love Him! Do You know… I have Loved that Man for better then Half My Life! I’ve Loved him from the Day I laid Eyes on Him! Yeah, Honey.. I figure you do… He said . Looking down
At Kitty. That’s why I had to leave Dodge, when I did. I couldn’t have stayed and saw you every day….
Knowing the way you feel about him and the way I feel about you. So, there was only one thing I could do.
I’m sorry Will.. Really I’ am. Not as sorry as I am. Let’s get you home .
TBC
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