Pt.6
“The Marshal’s Woman”
With the President’s Gala Ball Lasting well in to Night, Matt and Kitty figured on Sleeping in.
But A messenger, Knocked.. at around 8’00 am. With a urgent note for Matt. They both had planned on having the remainder of the weekend in Washington to them selves, but, now, that was going to change.
“Matt, what is It? “ An Urgent Message…umm from Senator Frost and Fowler… Last minute, Meeting?
They want me to be there? They say something has come up… when do you need to be there?
Ahh, 10:00am. Matt I don’t have a good feeling about this! Kitty don’t worry. It will work out. hey what was it you were going to tell me about Lucy Hays? Oh, Well, she asked
About what was going on in Dodge, but she already knew…but, she is on our side…! really? Our side?
Oh you!…you know what I mean…and she wanted to know what she could do to help?.. I wasn’t sure there was anything? ..till she reminded me.. SHE has the EAR of the President! Kitty , have I told you lately…
I Love you!….well, Not in the last Hour…..laughing her usual deep laugh! I Love you too !
Cowboy? ….I know Kitty ..I know ….I’ll be careful…. I’ll Meet you for Brunch after or lunch,?
Sure, go on…or you’ll never get out of here….
After, Matt had gone….Kitty decided to go to the dining room for coffee…..again she ran into Emme’
Well, If it isn’t Our Wild West Madam? Good Morning to you too Emme’ ….Honey aren’t they your friends over there waiting for you?…don’t keep them waiting , not very polite. Besides I’m waiting for some. Who?…That’s none of your Business! Just then , Martha Fowler, and Caroline Freeman walked in
And saw Kitty sitting alone, and came over ..Kitty there you are…Martha, Caroline. I hope we’re not too late? Oh No Not at all …Miss …? Emme, Here was just joining her friends. Isn’t that right Dear?
With that, Emme’ with a Huff!.. turned a stumped away. Ladies.. Thank You. We thought you may need the save? That Girl is ..what should I say…and just then the three woman look at one another and laughed.
Kitty Caroline. .began…I ‘m not sure how to say this ,but, last night.. ..quickly Martha stopped her ..Caroline don’t! Kitty ..Arching her brows…Don’t What? Caroline What is it? ..well , I don’t know quite
How to say this , but, last night ..?….Last night What? Go on just say it? kitty was now curious….
Of course she was sure it was the normal gossip…. Well, is it true you’re a “Business Woman”
Kitty just began to Laugh out Loud…the two woman were shocked…. Why Yes! Yes I Am!
Caroline and Martha lowered their voices to a whisper…Kitty?…you admit it? Sure.
I am the proud owner of “The Long branch Saloon” in Dodge City. But people…say ….
Ladies….I really have no interest in what people have to say! I have My Business, I am a Tax payer.
And a Law abiding citizen . I haven’t ordered yet , and I understand. they have the most fantastic
Sweet rolls! Giving the two woman a pleasant smile.
After coffee and sweet Rolls, Martha and Caroline went on about their way….and as Kitty was about to leave, Two Men approached her in the Lobby… one on either side of her…“Miss Russell”?
Yes? I’m Kitty Russell… Who are You? But …that quick…they started walking faster.. pulling her with them. It’s urgent ..you need to come with us….Just as they were out of the sight of anyone, one of the men Hit her hard enough to knock her out!
Meanwhile, Lucy had kept her promise.. To Kitty ..that she would do what she could to help Matt with
His plan to faulter the plan to run the railroad through the Farms and Ranches of their friends and the Town of Dodge. Once the President saw the plans, he wondered if there weren’t an alternative that would solve this problem? But also didn’t think Lucy should be involved. He never liked her being involved with Politics. But, then again, he knew better then to try to change her mind, once it was made up.
At the meeting , that Matt, agreed to go to…In Attendance ..was Senator’s Wilson ,of D.C. Frost, Fowler, Freeman, all of Kansas along with Governor Garvey, of Kansas and Matt. And a few Representatives from
The Cattleman’s Assoc. Matt knew them.. And the Railroad Representatives. (2) of them. When the Meeting began one of the Railroad Men, stood and introduced himself, Hello, Gentlemen.. My Name is.. Robert Wellsly, I am here today to lay out for you the plans to expand our railway in such a way ..to bring progress to the Western Part of this Great Country! Now , I understand ..Not all of you are on board with this Plan. …and Gentlemen… I am sorry to hear that.
But Nothing … Nothing can stand in the way of progress! With that…Matt…Stood up ..and said..
Let me ask you Mr. Wellsly…. When you say Nothing!…Don’t you mean NO ONE? Because , the only thing standing in your way isn’t A THING….it’s PEOPLE! Yes …HUMAN LIFE! FAMILIES!
And you are?….. Matt Dillon, and do you live in Kansas ..Mr. Dillon? Yes ..And it’s Marshal Dillon.
I’ve lived and served as Marshal in Dodge City ,Kansas for more than 20 yrs. You are talking about ..
running through Farms, Ranches, and MY TOWN! ..A Town that has Grown and developed..
While Matt was ripping into Mr. Wellsly…the men from the Cattlemen Assoc. looked shocked…
Looking back and forth at one another…In the meantime a secretary entered the room and handed A note
Sen. Wilson, who then directed her to Matt. Marshal, she whispered ..This was left for you.
Before , Matt could open the Note…The door opened again, and in walked The President….
Excuse me Gentlemen? If you will give me a few moments of your time ..I think I may have a solution that will be satisfactory to everyone in this room? Naturally, they all were willing to listen….
After, looking at the original plan .. The president sat with a member of his staff… and work out a plan that the railroad could Buy some of the Land from the Ranchers and Farmers.. That they needed.. at a fair price
And , still run their track.. with out losing to much room. And Not have to run through or to close to the town of Dodge City. This seem to make most in the room happy… While everyone was agreeing this was agreeable Matt, began reading his Note……
Marshal, We Won’t Be Betrayed…. We Have ..”Miss Russell”… and unless you turn this around…
We won’t release her.. And it will be on your head ..whatever happens …!
Matt quickly looked to see where it came from ,but nothing was on the envelope….
But, he with quick thinking knew who he thought it had to be…
He turned to the men of the Cattleman’s Assoc….What have you done with her?
Gov. Garvey, Looked shocked at Matt, …Matt what’s wrong? Matt didn’t respond to him
Answer me.. What have you Done with Kitty?… God help you ..if one hair on her head has been hurt…
Matt reached across the table and grabbed one of the men ..you better start talking…Dillon….
No one is gonna hurt her…we just thought you Betrayed us. How long have You known Me?.. Matt Yelled
How could you do this to Kitty? Where is she ?… I don’t know.. Kennedy, you’d better start talking ..and fast! Two men went to the hotel this morning…they were suppose to take her to an undisclosed location.
Matt took off out of the room… Garvey , took off behind him … Matt wait! For what?…and he Left….
Kitty woke in a dark room, groggy, raising her hand to rub her jaw…ohhhhh! Wow, where am I?
It was dark, damp, the last thing she remembered was asking the men who they were and why they were pulling her so fast? Now no one was around….. She managed to get up…it seemed she was in a tunnel of sorts?…..But Why? Maybe this was the bad feeling I had? Cowboy…Where are you?
I sure hope you day is going better then mine? She began walking thru what looked like a long hall
Ok, is that light I see?….Great, your in water…couldn’t have worn boots today huh?…
As she walked further, it became dryer…and more like a walkway…. Ok, Kitty what’d you do fall in a rabbit hole? Must have hit my head ..I’m talking to myself….
Matt made it back to the hotel, where he started asking questions, The Clerk at the desk remembered kitty coming down, and heading in the dining room…and the waiter remembered her having coffee and sweet rolls with Martha and Caroline. Then he remembered her talking with Emme’ … Matt saw Emme’ in the Lobby, and she started to approach him , but before she could say a word.. …“little Girl!.. Not Now.”
The doormen didn’t remember seeing anyone. Not even Arthur. Both feel so bad, and offered to help.
When the President returned to the White House, and relayed to Lucy what had happened, they were both very upset that something like this could happen , over such an issue. Lucy was visibly upset.
Kitty was continuing to walk, not sure where these tunnels/walkways would lead her ,but she didn’t want to remain where she was.. in hopes that she could find an exit? These halls would go uphill and down.. and it seemed like a maze at times…then it came to a point where it was very bright.. and she could see what was
Like a large metal door. But with no door knob. She began banging on it ..hoping if there were something or someone on the other side?…she could get through…
Matt had filed a report with the local police.. But, they said until she was missing longer they wouldn’t look for her. This only angered Matt more. Now is when he wished Newly or Festus were with them.. to help?
Festus’ skills would come in handy.. About now.
Kitty continued to bang and yell on the metal door…. Till her hands were sore. Finally she took off her shoe and banged some more. Then she thought she heard someone on the other side…..
Light voices?….somebody there? Can you hear me? Can you open this door? If you can hear me , make a sound back? For a second it was quiet….and she began to give in to exhaustion ….ahhhhh! Cowboy.. Please, Find me! She was getting tired….Kitty sat down piling her dress beneath her for comfort…
Leaning against the wall, I’ll just rest my eyes for a minute… just then she heard a light tapping on the metal…not sure if she really heard it ….kitty jumped up and banged again…and again a return tapping..
Oh God! Somebody Please, Help Me? I’m stuck in here….Can you open this door? Whoever you are
I’ll get help… Kitty , breath a sigh of relief… and in a few minute Two large Men Pried the Metal door Open….. Lady…? What are you doing in there?….you a Mess…! I..I don’t know….where here is.
Come up out of there…one of the men reach to help her, and he sat her on a chair. You all right?
I…I.. think so…Lady ,you in the underground tunnel. The what? The underground tunnel. Tunnel to where? She ask them…it run all under Washington D.C. . most peoples don’t use it no more.
Who you is, Lady? My …My Name is Kitty Russell, I’m staying at the Windsor Inn.
Where am I now?.. and who are you two? Lady, we not gonna hurt you ..we work here for the mister and Misses…you in the basement of the house. The House? The Big House mame’ What?
We just cleaning from last night party.. and come down here with some trash.. And hear you banging?
Last Night’s Party? The Big House…You Mean the White House? Yes’ um oh, my?
What’s your name ?… Jacob ..and he is Jesse Well, Jacob and Jesse…Thank You…So Much for helping me. You don’t know how grateful I am .. You sure you ok mame’… yes I am now. Do you think you can help me up to talk to Lucy…ummm Mrs. Hays?….. Yes, Mame’ Oh…. Thank You
Matt , Received a Note from the President asking him to come to the White House,? Meanwhile Jacob and Jesse helped Kitty up to the Kitchen and ..called Lucy …when Lucy saw Kitty and the condition she was in.. she quickly took her upstairs to clean up. Kitty , My Husband told me what happened. .are you alright? Lucy , I don’t know what happened. Lucy Help Kitty Clean up first then began with the story.
But, Kitty…I did keep my promise…And My Husband …went to the planned meeting…, you mean the one that Matt was contacted about this morning? Yes, that’s the one…Kitty , You stay here and rest, you must be exhausted..? I’ll get word to the Matt that you are safe…….Lucy , Thank you..
Although Matt was determined to search for Kitty… he went to the White House ..After all it ‘s the President…and must be urgent. When he arrived…the Butler let him in and showed him into the Library
Matt…Thank You for coming so quickly.. I just wanted to offer you my help…in finding Miss Russell
Mr. President, Thank You….and Thank You for everything you’ve done to help my Cause and for the cause of the people of Kansas. Well, The real thanks Goes to Our Woman. What Sir? Well, while we men had our heads together at the Gala ball last night …Our Woman , Had their head’s together with an agenda
Of their own. Matt remember what I said to you when we were introduced?…We all Need a Good Woman By Our Side …lol even if we don’t think so! Matt, It’s none of my business but, Miss Russell…she’s
A Special woman …in your life ..? Am I right…? Matt ..Blushing…Lightly… Yes Sir…. She is at that!
A light knock on the door interrupted their talk… Yes. .come in…. Lucy Dear…..
I’m sorry to interrupt dear but, Oh… This is Perfect! ..What is that Lucy dear ? Marshal…
Your just the person I was going to talk to my husband about.. and since you’re here.. You’ve saved me a
Message and Messenger. Mrs. Hays.. I don’t understand…? Oh, Marshal you will….
Come with Me….I have someone who is waiting to see you … Mrs. Hays ..? I was just leaving I have to get back to looking for Kitty… Oh , But that can wait Marshal…Mame’ Excuse me….
You’ll understand.. just come…as she lead him up the stairs….Matt was so confused…. As was the President…Lucy dear.. What is this all about? Dear, Kitty she whispered is here….. What? Shhhh
In here Marshal…. Mrs. Hays really…just go on…..as Matt entered the Room…he looked around the Magnificently elegant ,room not sure why he was there ..then suddenly ..looking over to the large Bed…
The Most Beautiful Sight he could imagine…a Sleeping Kitty…her head propped up on thick fill pillows
With her Amber-copper curls spread across them…a cover thick with down feathers… he want to run and gather her up in his arms but didn’t want to disturb her…a lump swelled in his throat… from the relief
That he felt… He gently sat on the side of the bed… slid his fingers along her hair…whispering….
Your safe……AHHHH, Honey…Your safe….I’m so sorry I wasn’t here…Matt placed a soft Kiss
On her Lips…..What am I gonna do with you…? Kitty’s eyelids started to fludder…and she opened
Her eyes and looked at Matt with a Loving Smile….and her deep sultry voice:
Hello Cowboy…..Where You Been?…..I hear you did good today? Ahhh Honey!. .he murmered
Are you ok? I am Now…. Come here. .hold me? Kitty…I’m So Sorr…uh.. no…. I don’t don’t
Want to talk about that right now……….. Just Hold Me…Please?
Later Matt took Kitty Back to the Hotel, and he filled her in on everything that happened…..
And she told him about the tunnels…Lucy had explained the tunnels to her…it seemed they were built
Beneath the city of D.C. and were a way to completely go from place to place without ever surfacing
But then after a certain time stopped being used. But whom ever the Cattlemen ‘s assoc. Hired to grab her knew about the tunnels.
Later that Night, They went to the dining room for dinner…and once again.. Emme’ thought she would approach their table.. but before she made it that far… Kitty had had her fill.. she look at Matt and Said :
Cowboy, I’ve got this …She stood from the table….headed straight for Emme’ … and before the young girl could say a word , Kitty ..Grabbed her square by the shoulders…. Honey, You have push, and Push.. as far as your gonna’ You Don’t wanna play with Me…And The Girl Jumped in saying ..” Do you know who My Father is ?” He will see to it that I have whatever I want!… You Look Here…now gritting her teeth…
I don’t care who your father is ! Emme’ started to yell in the Dining room that her father never says No to her …No Matter What… Kitty …Started seeing Red!…Hauled off and slapped her as hard as she could…
Now you listen to me little girl…Marshal Dillon and I Are going to sit and have dinner.. quietly.. with no.. I mean No.. interruptions. And you are going to leave us alone.. And we aren’t going to see or hear from you again. .Do I Make Myself CLEAR???? Well, DO I? Emme’ stood there holding her hand on her cheek
With her eyes filling with tears.. And her mouth wide open…in shock that someone actually had the nerve to slap her ..and in public…. Just then Senator Wilson entered the dining room…looking at the two….
Emme’ embarrassed …Ran to Him …Crying “DADDY”…She HIT me… and He looked at Kitty.. and at his daughter.. Emily Ann Wilson.. Go Up To The Suite this minute Young Lady.. But, Daddy?…This Minute!.. GO!. .and she ran out of the room…
Senator, …Miss Russell.. Please….I’m not sure I want to hear what took place …And it’s Hank ..
I had no Idea she was your daugh…. Oh, there are times I wonder how ..I manage to have such a child?
Kitty trying to hold back a smile…Let me explain. ,Sena….Hank …Miss Russell,. .Kitty I’m sure The slap was well deserved. Matt, I wanted to find you to apologize for everything that happened. And ..Oh, kitty please I hope you are alright?…I’m fine. I hope we’ll be seeing one another when I visit in Kansas? Sure thing …Hank. I’ll Say Good Night…Matt, Kitty…
Kitty ready for desert?….Sure…She Stood to leave.. Hey …Desert? Oh, I thought we’d have some in the room?….Sounds good to me….Let’s Go…..
When they got to the room …. Kitty poured them both a drink, while she changed…This has been a long day… She had slipped into a sheer long nightgown as the wind blow through the window the sheer material hugged her curves… her amber curls flowed over her shoulders… now with tiny touches of white…
Matt still enjoyed brushing it for her….stopping quietly sliding it aside to nibble at her neck. .moving the straps of her gown.. to expose her shoulder …. Pushing them all the way down ..standing her to turn her towards him letting the gown drop to the floor….He still loved her body.. She was still as beautiful to him today as she was the first time they made love…..As she began to undress him.. His clothes hit the floor… Kitty Kisses every inch of his body.. then ..Matt carried kitty to the Large bed Placed her gently in the center…she try to continue kissing his body.. but, he held her hands. . ..Oh no…Not Tonight…
Tonight Honey…Is all For you….Matt made her night Special as he always did… But , He wanted her to
Know ………..Tonight. .And Always, She was….His Woman…..
TBC
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