PT.11
“Lifeline Between The Hearts”
Allison Camp
Jack Allison and Jonah, both looked surprised, at Festus’ reaction to seeing the man they were caring for…
Deputy Hagen?.. Did I hear you right?… Did you call him Matthew? I sur did! This here is Matthew Dillon.., U-nited States Marshal from Dodge City. Are you sure? Allison replied. Sur I’ma sur …
They ain’t no mistaken him…. Do you know’d what a happen to um’ ? No, Not at all.. some of my men found him on the Prairie as I said. We didn’t know who he was? or how he got there?. And Jonah here has been tryin’ to Doctor him as much as he can. I don’t know many a man that could take the kind’a beatin’ he has and still be breathing? Well, Matthew Kin… ! We got’s t’a git him to ol’ Doc….! Who? Allison ask. Ol’ Doc …Doctor Adams. In Dodge.. If’n anybody kin git ol’ Matthew Better …Ol’ Doc Kin !
Well we are drivin’ these cattle to Dodge! We’re suppose to meet up with another drover along the way…A Partnership, that’s in the works. But, Matthew can’t wait fur that? Look Hagen, your friend here is holdin’ his own… and we’ll be more then happy to see you get him into Dodge…we’re pullin up camp..
Day after Tomorrow..? Ok, but I got’s t’a find me this other Yeah-hoo you ‘a said was the Marshal?
Dodge City
Well, Good Morning Young Lady!, Morning Curly! What brings you in so early? ..tugging on his ear…
Did you forget your buyin me breakfast? Smiling … Oh, I see… Ok… Festus’ for drinks you for a free meal.. huh? Now hold on… don’t you put me in the category with that…. Oh, Doc! Give me a minute, and we’ll go…
Having Breakfast.. at Delmonico’s…Doc noticed Kitty didn’t eat much.. Kitty , aren’t you gonna eat that?
Ahh… I guess I wasn’t all that hungry …? As they were talking.. Newly came in… Morning Miss Kitty
Mornin Doc… both looked up… Mornin Newly …Join us? For coffee maybe ..oh, Miss Kitty… I was picking up mail .., and I thought I’d get your’s too… I was on my way to the Long Branch.., when I saw you in here. Well, Thank You Newly,.. appreciate it. She looked at the pile of letters… Doc, it’s from Beth…
Dear Kitty,
I heard from Mary, and we’re coming to Dodge… she’ll be in on the noon train from St. Louis.. On Tuesday. And I should get in on the noon Train Monday… We are both so excited to see You and Daddy..
I’ve decided not to wait for Jesse.. He’s been delayed on the Trail.. I left word for him where I’ll be.
See you both soon , Beth
Oh ,Curly… the girls will be here next week….
Just as they were about to leave…Burke.. came running in…Miss Kitty! Miss Kitty ! He found him…He Found The Marshal!…. And just how do you know that Burke? ..Doc ask. Barney got this telegram from Festus’ here Miss Kitty ..it’s for you… IT IS? I wouldn’t have known that Burke. Give it to me….
She ripped it from his hands… her hands now shaking.. she closed her eyes.. then opened and read:
Miss Kitty Russell
Long Branch Saloon, Dodge City, Kansas
Found Matthew. Stop. Hurt sum .stop. Let Doc Know. Stop.
Just outside ,Cheyenne Wells. Stop. Allison Camp.
Festus’ Hagen, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
Doc, he’s in Colorado!… someplace called ..Allison Camp? Drover’s camp I suppose?
Walk me back to the Long Branch will you? Sure Honey ,but, what are you going to do?
I have to find out where this Allison Camp is? Now, Kitty …you can’t go …. Oh Yes I can!
But, the Girls will be here…uh…. Na..uh.. Not till next week… I have to Doc.. I can’t sit here anymore
I have to go … But, Honey … there’s nothing you can do for him …as quick as he said the words..
He knew he shouldn’t have…. I’ll be there Doc! And I’ll do what I can! I need him to know I’m there.?
Quickly she stormed up the stairs… Sam Lookin on… Doc?… where she going in a rush like that?
After Matt!… you Mean Miss Kitty is going to look for the Marshal? Uh uh… Festus’ Found Matt in Colorado… he’s hurt..! And she determined to go to him…. Short of tying her down,.. I don’t know any way of stopping’ her…? Sam .. Chuckled.. I’d pay to see you try that ? Doc, you think she’s be alright?
Sam…. I hope So????
TBC
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