Usual Disclaimer: Just taking them out to play, will put them back when done.
PT.1
“Two People, One Heart”
It was early Morning, Sam.. had already opened the Long Branch doors.. Fresh coffee was brewed… he had already taken down the chairs from atop the tables. The sound of the fresh milk cart was passing the front ..
Sam , figured he would get some, before ..the usual commotion started… He knew before long.. Descending the stairs, would be the woman he could help but engage in watching… every day since he came to work there…. She was a picture of elegance… In his mind even if it was only for those few precious few moments…He could Dream of attaining such a woman. But He know Her Heart, Belong to only One Man!
And Just while in the moment of thought…the door up stairs opened and closed.. and footsteps could be heard across the landing… then, the familiar…voice: Morning Sam! And the Ascension began….
Suddenly, the spell broken…Morning Sam, Kitty?…it was Doc’s voice as he walked through the batwing doors…Kitty smiling brightly…Morning Curly! ….Oh, Good morning Doc… Coffee’s Hot…
Now that sounds Terrific…I really need some…Doc grumbled…, Is that so Kitty said followed by a chuckle… Tough Morning? Is it?… What? kitty said . Doc, tugged on his ear.. Is it Morning?
Kitty puckering up her lips…trying not to laugh…. Does that mean you were out all night?
Let me tell you something young lady….Kitty was trying her darnedest not to laugh, I delivered two babies
And took care of a broken leg… and someone had the nerve to expect me to take care of a sick cow!
With that … kitty could contain the laughter … Oh, That funny is it? Well, Curly… you have to admit…
I have to admit no such thing!…Doc …yelled…and to think you’d be the one to understand!…. Oh, now Curly, come on.. I’m sorry .. Really … I am… Please, Sit, ? I’d expect that from Festus.. I said I’m sorry.
Just then Festus walk in behind Doc… What you expect from me Doc?…. Nothing!.. Nothing at all!
Kitty looked at Festus, then at Sam, … Sam can we have another cup here please? Festus, Doc just had a long hard night. That’s all. What’cha do Doc? Festus ask. Doc just shook his head. Kitty continued…
He delivered two babies, fixed a broken leg…and, Doc jumped in and said Kitty ….Please….
Festus looking confused…said to Doc, Please Miz Kitty What? Oh, Festus Doc took care of a Sick Cow,
Kitty finished. All three looked at one another… then Festus’ squinted at Doc and with a smirk on his face he said… see you ol’ scudder… I a figured you was good fur tending sick animal. With that ..Doc
Just stood, and said… You just had too …didn’t you…Kitty You Just had too… I’m gone to Bed!
Sam and Kitty were laughing…Festus, was just looking at them all not sure what Doc was talking about?
Oh, Miz Kitty, I almost forgot…I pick up Matthew’s Mail and Got ur too. Why Thank You Festus…
Saved me a trip.. Miz Kitty, Matthew be back …today ? Yeah, that right ..late today ..or tonight.
That letter important is it?… Festus… I haven’t read it yet. Well, if you’ll excuse me ..I have some work to do.. Sure Miz kitty … And you be want ’in to read ur Letter…… Yes Festus, I’ll see you later?
Kitty, walked back to her office… and began sorting her mail, noticing one …the letter that Festus was so anxious for her to read…. It was a fancy envelope, and fancy writing.. even though he couldn’t read it.
She was fairly sure Barney, had told him… it looked important. It read as follows:
Miss Kitty Russell
Long Branch Saloon
Dodge City, Kansas
Dearest Kitty,
I hope this letter finds you well, Rutherford and I , did so enjoy Matt and Your company when you both
Were here at the Gala ball…. We have both been so busy since ,but, with the new Construction project
On the horizon … I have thought a lot about the two of you. I know there will be many of meetings and discussions. and since Rutherford will be visiting Kansas. And I would Love to accompany him in hopes that I could Visit your Great State. I will be sure to Let you know.. And I’m Looking forward to spending time together. So Until then …Be well
Sincerely,
Your Friend,
Lucy Ware Hays
It was a normally quiet day in Dodge… After getting some sleep Doc was back to his usual self
When he stopped by the Long Branch to see if Kitty was available to have lunch with him at Delmonico’s
Sam was reading the paper, … Hi Doc! Can I get you a Drink?… I’ll have a Beer … What’s so interesting Sam?…Doc pick up the paper Sam had been reading. I was just reading about The Railroad…
Doc?… You Remember…When the Marshal and Miss Kitty went to Washington…? And , they had the meeting about the Railroad east-west bound that they wanted to bring through Kansas. Well, it’s finally
Gonna happen.. Or so it seems? This eastern reporter, says … some General William Jackson Palmer
He has Civil War Fame…Has some plan… to save Cost …Says there will be more information to come …
Well, Sam I’m sure when Matt get back … He’ll know something about this ..after all ..if this has anything to do with the meetings he had in Washington…. He started to rub his mustache.. then finished… well we’ll see? Sam,… Where’s Kitty? I’m Hungry!….. She’s in her room… I’ll call her for you… No need Sam, I’m right here.. and I can hear his stomach from up here…laughing as she ascended . Oh, Ha Ha
Young lady!… come on, Curly, let’s get lunch… Sam , we’ll be back ….Sure thing Miss Kitty.
Kitty and Doc , were finishing up at Delmonico’s .. and when they were leaving.. They bumped into
Two young Ladies that just got off the Stage. Doc looked up.. Well excuse me…. The first young lady
Grabbed his arm and said Oh, no Sir , Please I’m so sorry … it was My fault.. We weren’t paying attention
We were ….. Just then Kitty Looked over and Said:” Maryellen?….Hilda? Then In Tandum both Girls
Said “Miss Kitty! Doc now Looking Shocked… Does someone want to tell me what is going on here?
Both girls are now Hugging Kitty… What are you two doing here? And Together? Both started trying to talk at once…. Well, we … We were at School… Putting her hand up ….Kitty Said : Wait! Wait!
First, Doctor Adams, These Young Ladies are , Maryellen Barlow, and Hilda Lemp… Hilda, said Oh,
Miss Kitty told us all about you Doctor. Oh, she did , did she? Don’t believe any of it. They all laughed. How long are you here ? Why are you here? Well,….Ok, Ok, come with me.. Kitty said .
You can tell me and we can get out of the street. You both look wonderful!
Doc, excused himself… and Kitty took the Girls to her rooms .. So she could hear why they were in Dodge and Together. When they got upstairs… The Girls looked around… Both looking in amazement…
Wow!… this is Beautiful!… this is where you live? Kitty Smiled… Yeah, it’s home. So, ok… now
First things first…?…. Maryellen , I know you told me you live outside of Dodge, but you said you were going to go to school… maybe in St. Louis? Well, that was the plan , Miss kitty… but , things changed.
Ok, … ! But Hilda?….I thought you wanted to go into your Father’s business?… OH, Miss Kitty I do.
And , Thanks to you .. I’m going too. ,but Daddy and granddad … put a stipulation on it. Ok..!
Now , what am I missing here… Well, They said if I wanted to learn the Business I had to go to Business School… so they sent me to The Wharton School of Business. And That is where I met Maryellen.
See I met a Woman, Miss Kitty on My way to St. Louis .. Who told me I could do anything I set my Mind too. Then she just smiled and wink at Kitty… And I always wanted to be a Business woman . And when you told me that day that you were there on business… That was It!… My mind was made up.
I wrote to Mama and papa that I was going to apply for Business school. So, since , we had a break from school.. I wanted Hilda to see Kansas. And Now it’s even Better … We Found You!… Our Inspiration!
Well, Miss Kitty… Can we come see you again.. While were here? Oh, Of course…
You better… we’ll have supper…. It’s so wonderful to see you Both! Maryellen and Hilda
Jumped up and Hugged Kitty .. To the point of knocking her over onto the settee…
Ok, Ok…. Now… I think I had better get back to work.. And I’ll see both of you later.
Kitty and Sam began to close up the Bar… it wasn’t a very busy night… Sam was flipping up chairs
Sam, Kitty said…. Leave, um we can clean things up in the morning. Go On.. Go get some sleep…
You were here early.. I’ll Lock up.. … are you sure Miss Kitty? I’m Sure Sam. Go … Go.. On.
Ok .. Miss Kitty Good Night!… Good Night Sam!
TBC
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