PT.6
“The Heart will bring us Home”
Matt arrived, in Texas… before he knew it. He didn’t like leaving St. Louis the way he did, but ,
He knew as angry as Kitty was they wouldn’t settle that argument anytime soon. I his mind he still wasn’t sure what he said to set her off. ? For the whole ride he kept going over it, 1)I was holding her in his arms
2)She was holding me …. 3) She was apologizing.. for saying aweful things….. Then all I did was ask her why she had to come there and be with ….what’s his name? Big money Man? as he rolled his eyes.
Still talking to himself… do you think it could have been that?…. Suddenly he could hear Doc’s voice
In his head… “What do you think? …you thick headed, lug, you over grown civil servant!.. Of Course,
That’s what it was… Kitty Loves you, do you really think she went to St. Louis.. To be with some rich man
And told Sam where she was .. Knowing Damn well Sam would probably tell you? Then he thought …
Well, then … what is she doing there ? And who is this guy? She never said….?
Just then , Matt was approached by an Army Colonial … Marshal Dillon, I Presume? Yes, I’m Marshal
Matt Dillon. From Dodge City ,Kansas. Nice to meet you, I’m Colonial Jacob Bradford. Matt showed him the Telegram, he received from the governor. Marshal, we can accommodate you at our, fort.
I appreciate that Colonial. Matt said. Now that you’re here we’ll be headed out first light.
Our cook has chow ready if you’re a mind to eat? Coffee sounds good. And You can call me Matt.
Ok, Matt you can call me Jacob. Matt, we don’t have all the Troops here right now but , we should be joined by other’s along the way. Jacob, now as I understand this .. These families will be leaving Texas
And traveling north, and starting new communities.. All along the way? Yeah, that’s right. Jacob answered. Homesteading ? Yeah. Jacob, you realize we’ll run into some objection to these families
Entering into communities… where their not welcome? Yeah, Matt I’m aware.
That is why Benjamin(Pap)Singleton is coming along ..with this first group….He’s the Land -Speculator
(Vision-Independent land communicator, across the state) Matt, why Governor St. John ask for you ,is that some of these families.. Will go as far as Kansas. So he was hoping for your help in the transition
Now, Matt.. We will have our share of problems along the way…but, hoping for as few casualties as possible ?
At first light… the troops had all the families.. Gathering there things and ready to go….
There were probably a few hundred, maybe more…This wasn’t going to be an easy task…
And with the weather …changing in the next few months… These families were going to have a difficult time as it was. It was hardest on the Children… Matt was riding with the colonial.. But, his mind was wondering.. Back to the conversation.. In the garden with Kitty….Why did he not see why she was so upset?.. It was clear to him now…. But the question was still there… who is this Lemp guy? And why was she there? She could have told him… Then a voice broke his train of thought….
Matt, Matt ? Did you hear me? Oh, Sorry I was thinking …. Yeah I can see that… Jacob said laughing.
I was just saying I use to have some of my men , came through Dodge some time ago… thought you may remember them? One of my sargent’s … uh,huh yeah, a srgt. Holly Matt ‘s face dropped, and he rolled his eyes… Srgt. Holly???? Yeah, I remember the sargent! Matt said. Jacob , looking at Matt strangely
Matt, there a problem? It’s a Longggggg Story!
A short time later, they all decided to split in separate groups ..and fan out … but staying in the same direction. That way the families that choose to stop and settle in a particular location , would be free to do so. Riding along, shots were fired…not know from what direction they were coming ..and it was now hitting night fall…. this made it difficult .. To continue to travel .. Much more ..before morning.
The group Matt was with , settled where they were for the night….
TBC
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