PT.10
“Lifeline Between The Hearts”
Dodge City
Setting quietly, in her room…she took the letter out of her vanity drawer…. Thinking of what she could possibly say to Beth? Sam had brought up a tray.. of hot tea… curling up in her high back winged chair
Kitty decided, now would be a good time to read what Beth ,wrote to her…
Dear Kitty and Daddy…
I know it’s been a while since my last letter, but, Jesse and I have really had our hands full on the ranch?
He’s been away so much.. driving Cattle… but, I do want to come soon for a visit… I heard from Mary
She says she will be on a break from school soon… so we were thinking ..just on the thought.. that you may Miss your Girls??? (smiling here) we could come for a visit?… we sure do Miss You and Daddy…
Well. hopefully by the time you read this …Jesse will have returned.. and I will have heard from Mary again. Give My Love to Dad… We sure Miss you Both…
Love you, Beth
Folding the letter, and holding it to her chest…Kitty felt the warm tears fill her eyes…then to herself.. thought.., My Dear Beth… how can I tell you ..you and Mary… About your Daddy..? I’m not even sure what to tell you ? Then as the warm tears trickled down her face… she brushed them away…NO! NO!
Kitty you can’t think like that…closing her eyes tightly…. Matt will be Home! He has Too…
A light tapping on the door broke her train of thought…. Kitty?.. Kitty honey , it’s me Doc…can I come in?
Wiping her face and pulling herself together as best she could,…….. it’s open Curly… Doc peeked in ..
Just wanted to check on you before I turn in for the night… tilting her head with a slight smile….
I appreciate that …Curly… ! Honey is everything alright? I see your reading Beth’s letter….?
Holding it up… Oh, yeah… she just wanted us to know She and Jesse were really busy with the ranch, but, that she heard from Mary at school, and the Girls want to plan a trip here to Dodge to see ….suddenly..
more streaming tears…. Now Kitty honey …we’re gonna find Matt… you have to believe that!
Doc….? I’ll have to tell them…. I know.. But , …But what ? He ask. What do I tell them? Doc walked over put his arms around her…. Now I want you to listen ..to Me… Beth and Mary are strong young Women… And do you know why? Why ?Kitty ask…looking sadly at him. Well, I’ll tell ya… those two terrific young women… have two terrific people who raised them.. to be strong ..and with a lot of Love.. too! Oh, Curly… I can’t take credit for that…? Mike and Maylee, that is their Mother’s… NO! now just wait a minute… Yes Mike Yardener, raised Beth .. For a lot of years… And Maylee Bains may have raised Mary for a lot of years… ,But, both You and Matt have Loved and Taught these Ladies a lot about life that has molded who they are today….don’t you forget that!… Because I bet everything I know.. that they feel the same way! Kitty trust them to be the Girls.. No, Young Women You and Matt raised.. and are Proud of? Now I wish you’d let me look at you? It’s not necessary Doc! Still trying to Doctor are you?
Curly… You look tired… go on ..get some sleep… see you in the morning? Swiping his Mustache…
Ahhh Ok.., you can buy me breakfast…. A small giggle ..followed by…That’s a deal… Now…as she hugged him….Good Night Curly…
Springfield,Colorado
Standing in line at the town postal office, she was so excited .., just waiting to see if there was a letter..
Then as her turn came up, Good Morning.. Anything for me today.. Toby? Sure is Mrs. Clayton
Then the clerk handed her several letters…. Thank You !… Smiling.. She now looked through the mail
Showing more excitement.. When she saw the one with the return address : Mary Bains , St. Louis,Mo.
Suddenly she looked around, realizing now ..all eyes were on her. Shrugging her shoulders..been waitin’ for this one… as she opened it she began to read:
Dearest Sister Beth,
Oh how I have Missed you. I was so happy when I received your Letter… And I just love the idea of going to Dodge to visit Momma and Daddy… I miss them so much … although Momma was just hear not that long ago? Beth, Have you written to them about the two of us coming for a visit? I haven’t heard from Momma in weeks? That’s not like her at all. I usually get a letter, oh, every week or so. Well, school break will start in a week,.. So maybe we can both get to Dodge about the same time?
Beth, I can’t wait to see you..I have so much to tell you .. It’s nice having a Big Sister….
Well, I guess the next time we talk ..it will be in person? Till then… I Love you Sis.
Mary
Beth was thrilled…, she hadn’t seen Mary for almost a year. They wrote regular.. But, this was a visit she was looking forward too. As she walked to her carriage.. She also noticed.. A second Letter..this one from Dodge City. Tearing it open… anxious to read it….. !
My Dearest Beth,
What a wonderful surprise..it was getting your letter?…. Your Father and I are so Proud of you and Jesse
And the wonderful Job you are doing with the ranch.. We understand , what hard work goes into maintaining a working ranch… and Yes we Miss you very much Sweetheart. And Mary as well!
I realize she has a break coming up in school.. And think it is wonderful, that the two of you want to visit.
Looking forward to seeing you both…. Please, forward me your arrival information…
Beth , We Love you…
Kitty and Dad
From there Beth made her way to the ticket office at the Depot……
TBC
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