"Revenge",Pt.4

                                                                                      Pt.4

                                                                                  “Revenge”



The barn was set, Sam and some of the townsmen were playing music,  Doc and Festus’ were sharing the duty of Callin’ for the dances…Mary ,Amy and Katie , were all excited.. they hadn’t been to a barn dance before…  There were several young men there as well.. All taking a back when the three as they  entered…

Wow, Miss Kitty, Marshal this is great!.. Amy said . Katie just stood and stared… things still came hard to her.  Well, we’re here to have a good time,.. And I believe there are a few young fella’s  that just might be ready to dance… Mary Blushed.. Oh Miss Kitty?    When the music started, Doc began callin’ the first dance… two of the young men approached Mary and Amy…care to dance?   Smiling back at them ..
Sure.. Mary said   I guess, Amy answered.    Katie clung to Kitty’s side…  Katie honey, it’s alright..
You’ll be fine.     Then out from the crowd… a young man appeared, Marshal..?   Would you mind if I dance with the Lady?… Matt turned to Kitty , rolling his eyes… Son, I think you should ask her yourself
Kitty it’s up to you…?    Oh Matt.. Then the young boy interrupted… excuse me Miss Russell, my mistake
I didn’t mean you…Oh? Kitty said. Trying not to laugh.   I meant the young lady, then he turned to Katie..
Would you like to dance?….looking scared.. she turned to Kitty…Oh, Honey.. It’s ok.. go on…I’ll be right here.    Katie slowly walked with him to the center of the room.    Well now Marshal.. That hasn’t happened to many time in my life.. I guess I’m getting to old ?…. Oh Now wait one minute.. Miss Russell,
I wasn’t happy about him approaching my gal…    (giggling aloud).. Then Cowboy, just to save face here…
Come’on I hear you’re a pretty good dancer?.. Oh Kit, ..I’m not sure anyone will agree with you..?
Sorry Cowboy ..My information comes first hand!   Come’on ..let’s show um’ how it’s done…
Taking his hand and leading him to the dance floor…  The circle broke… letting them in… but.. As they began to dance.. Most of the folks… stopped and just watched.. giving them the floor…
Most folks enjoyed watching them together.. They all knew that this was one of the few times.. they could be this close in public,.. They understood how hard they tried to be discrete.   Matt and Kitty began a waltz
And never even noticed that everyone else had stopped dancing… until the music ended and the clapping began…


As the night progressed… Mary Amy, were sitting just outside with their partener’s..   and Katie was sitting talking with the young man she had danced with ..So, why haven’t I seen you before?  Katie smiled.. Oh, this is my first dance.   Well I hope it won’t be your last?   Maybe your folks will let me escort you to another… would you like some punch?. .nodding yes.., Katie was beginning to relax.

As Billy, went for the punch, Katie noticed that someone was watching her…then she heard someone say…
Com’ere girl… over here.. And she walked to see who was talking.    Just as she went outside.. Eugene
Grabbed her…she tried to scream. .but he held his hand over her mouth….

Kitty suddenly look around and didn’t see the girls…Matt?.. have you seen them?  Yeah, Mary and Amy are outside with their dance partener’s   and Katie? She asked . She was just over there… Matt.. I have a bad feeling…   Kit maybe she is with Mary and Amy..?  Matt went one way ..and Kitty went the other…
Mary ,Amy?   Katie out here with you?.. No Marshal she was still dancing.  As Kitty went out the side door.. She heard a scuffling sound… Katie.., Honey are you out here?… but before she could say anymore she felt something hit the back of her head.   

Back inside Billy was standing looking around.. For Katie… then approached Matt.. Marshal did the ladies leave?  I just went for punch. .and she’s gone.  I’m not sure Billy.. But have you seen Miss Kitty ..No Sir, Billy answered.   I guess it looks like we both were left out in the cold?     Shaking his head… No, son ..I don’t think so.   Just as Matt was about to go outside again ..Mary and Amy came running in ..screaming
Marshal Dillon… Marshal Dillon!… you have to help.. What is it girls?   It’s Miss Kitty.. Some man…
What Mary?.. Some man .. Was carrying her.. Something was wrong with her…  which way ?..down front street.. she answered.  Ok, Go inside.. Find Festus and Newly.. Tell them where I went and you stay with them, you hear?.. Nodding in agreement.. They did what he said.   But Marshal?. .where’s Katie?
I don’t know girls but, we’ll find her. We’ll find them both….!

                                                                                    TBC