"The Heart Will Bring Us Home",Pt.7

                                                                               PT.7

                                                            “The Heart will bring us Home”

Sitting in the Living room, of the Lemp Home… after a elegant supper…John and Hilda Lemp
Along with William his wife Claudia, young Hilda and Kitty…in front of a beautiful crackling fire…
Sipping brandy….Kitty was quick to notice…Ahhhh, Neopolian…1836?  Both John and William,
Looked up and at the same time… said: Miss Kitty …you know your Brandy as well as your Brew’s…
With a slight chuckle….   Kitty, gave a smile and nodded and adding, I have an advantage it’s a favorite
Of mine…    And while We are speaking of it…Gentlemen…I’ve been thinking….I must say I was very impressed with the brewery ..and your product….it was spectacular!…  William ,liking what he was hearing
 quickly assuming what he thought she was going to say…,So then Kitty.. You will, be saying Yes to selling our Brew in your establishment back in Dodge City?   Kitty slightly tilted her head and smiled at William,
Yes, William…I will, But, I also have another proposal ..I would like to discuss with you and John?
Young Hilda‘s Attention was all on Kitty now… she wanted to learn all she could and seeing a woman in action..  something that she don’t get to see .   John spoke up … Maybe the Ladies would prefer to leave the room while we talk business?…..  Claudia and Hilda excused themselves.. as they usually do ,
But young Hilda… looked at her Grandfather and said … That’s ok Grandfather , I’ll stay!   He looked Shocked!…   Young lady!…  This is Business… and you need not be here for this…  Grandfather, she said
Someday.. I’m going to be running this business.. So I should know everything there is to know about it…
So I might as well start learning as much as I can Now.. And , well, Why not learn what another woman can teach me?   The elder Mr. Lemp was astonished at the Boldness of his Granddaughter.   Young Hilda left him Speechless.    Hilda smiled over at Kitty ..sat down and said , Miss Russell.. you were about to tell us
You had a proposal?     Kitty was fighting back a smile of her own….   Alright, John and William… Oh, and Miss Hilda… I am aware that in everything I have read, you are strickly a family owned company, but,
What I want to propose is ?, I would like to invest in your company. As a shareholder.  Now the room was silent… John and William stared at one another… hummmmmm they both paced back and forth…
Look , Gentlemen, Think it over… you don’t need to give me an answer now… you know how to reach me in Dodge city.   Discuss this among yourselves  and we’ll talk at a future date.   But, I confident this would be a good venture.    Now if you Gentlemen will excuse me, I have a letter to write and get off…
And I am feeling quite tired… I must remember to tell cook that Supper was wonderful!
Good Night , William , John….Both Men Took Kitty’s hand , Kissed the back of it and bid her Good Night…   Sleep well Miss Kitty…      Hilda rushed over to Kitty, I’ll come with you…she said
As they were walking out , Hilda said to Kitty… I think it’s a wonderful Idea.   We should have outside investors.   Kitty looking at her out of the corner of her eye… You think so huh?   Yes, She answered
I have read so much about family businesses that don’t have outside investor’s and they are the ones who have problems… as soon as things look bad… or someone dies?… sources are gone…  Kitty just watched Hilda ..as the Girl’s wheels were spinning…..   Well, Honey we’ll see what  your grandfather and father decide?    Claudia and Grandma Hilda came through the Hall and Claudia, said to her daughter… Sweetheart, Please….give Miss Kitty some breathing room…..!    Kitty just laughed, Claudia it’s fine
I enjoy her energy.   Now if I could just bottle it… then Kitty continued to laugh..
I must get to my letter, if you’ll excuse me ladies…..I’ll say Good Night…Oh certainly Miss Kitty
See you in the Morning… Sleep Well!   Thank You, Kitty Replied… as she ascended the stairs…

Kitty , sat in her Room, a began a letter…

My Dearest Matt,
I know things went so wrong when you were here, I know I was so upset about your trip to Hays
And I was wrong and I am sorry.   But How could you ever believe that I would just pick up and
Go into another man’s arms.. just like that… Matt after all these year’s  You have to know that no other man could ever take your place in My Life , and especially.. In My Heart!  Cowboy, I know I sent you away
But, you hurt me so with your accusations … I’ll be Home in a few days.. … And….Can We….Cowboy, I…
We need to talk…
I love You , Kitty
                                                                            TBC