PT.10
Good Luck Charm
Jenny packed up whatever she could for herself and the boys,
and loaded up the wagon,… She Kitty and The Boys , decided they’d ride together
while Matt and Festus’ rode along on Buck and Ruth….
Caleb and Aaron took a quick liking to Festus’…, Part of the
way he even let them take turns riding with him on Ruth… Kitty continued to ask
Jenny about her life on the farm, .. before the incident with the Bonner
brother’s ,.. Jenny went on to tell her, … well, Caleb and I,.. we moved out
this way .. about ten years ago.. to homestead,.. Caleb had farming in his
blood… his pa’ was a farmer.. it’s all he knew.. he wanted to build something
for our boys, but I guess now… Oh jenny…
This part of the country is a hard life. But you and the Boys ,.. your going to
be just fine I know it! We’ll fine
something for you in Dodge… !Your sure a
great Cook……,Caleb yelled out Ma’ is a Great Cook… yes she is, Kitty
agreed. Oh, And I can Sew some… well
then .. I’m sure you’ll have no problem at all,… Ma’ maybe you can even fix up
Miss Russell’s dress fur her? Arron
said. Oh sweetheart .. this old thing…
Jenny looked at Kitty.. Why Miss Kitty ,.. feeling the fabric… this is just
beautiful! , but I’m sure I could repair it for you… it be no problem at all
I’d be happy too.
They stop at a near by town to get supplies.. for the rest
of the trip,… and Matt sent a tele-gram on
to Doc….
Doctor G. Adams, Dodge city,Kansas
Found Kitty, basically alright, will be in Dodge in a day or
two,.. Want you to be waiting…
Matt
Barney , received the wire , and stopped what he was doing
to run it right over to Doc… Know it’s importance. Doc was at the Long branch…he and Sam were
wondering when they’d hear something from Matt?..., Newly was getting restless
about wanting to get up and go join them in search for Kitty… Barney ran first
to Doc’s office,. To Delmonico’s ,..
then to the Long branch.. Doc! Doc!... Slow Down Barney What in Thunder?... Doc
here ,,.. it’s from The Marshal.. he found Miss kitty! Is that right? Anything else you want to
tell me? Shaking his head…. After
reading the wire,…Sam saw a smile come across his face. Doc?... is Miss Kitty alright? I think so Sam? But Matt says he wants me to be waiting.
Two days later, Matt Festus’ Kitty Jenny and her Boys pulled
into Dodge,….Ahhhh Matt,… Closing her eyes,… Home!... You don’t know how…. Then
she just inhaled! The boys jumped down
and started to run around, it had been a long time since they’d been in a town.
Don’t you boys go runnin’ off now ya hear?
Yes Ma’.. … I’ll keep a eyeball
on um’ Miz Baldwin,.. Festus’ said.
Kitty Smiled. Jenny yhey’re in
Good hands.. With Festus’ Oh, Miss Kitty
it’s Festus’ I’m Worried bout’ Matt and Kitty both Laughed.
Sam And Doc Came hurrying out when they heard the
commotion,… Sam, wrapped his arms around kitty not thinking. Miss kitty we sure were worried about you.
Ahh Sam Thank You but, I’m just Fine. I’ll be the judge of that Young Lady , a
voice said from behind her,.. Taking a deep breath, Now Doc? NO! Kitty, I don’t want any arguments,.. If
I have to have that Big Lug of a Civil Servant carry you up stairs… I’m going
to check you over,… End of discussion!
She turned to Matt, Rolled her Eyes… How do I know your behind this
Cowboy?...Matt just threw up his hands…I’m out of this. But Kit…Oh Alright….
Oh, Doc, This is Jenny Baldwin, Jenny this is Doctor
Adams,.. He’s … she stopped for a minute and gave doc a look,… Never mind,… Doc
Chimed in,.. I keep these two in line,.. then kitty in a sarcastic tone added
Yes father!... That will be enough out of you Young lady… now up stairs ….as
they walked away,.. Jenny leaned to Matt,.. Marshal? Is Doctor Adams… Miss
Kitty’s Father? Smiling, No Jenny…
No! Kitty will explain later.
Let’s get you set up over at Ma’ Smalley’s with the Boys..
she’s a friend. Then we can talk to someone later about your place if you
like? Marshal, You and Miss kitty are being
so Nice…Glad we can Help.
Upstairs, of the long branch in Kitty’s room,… Kitty was
quiet , then Doc , broke the silence,…Honey ? do you want to talk about
anything? How much do you know Curly?
She was fiddling with her fingers.. and wouldn’t look at him. Nothing really… Can we leave it that way? We can ,but is that a good idea? Slowly he noticed , her eyes filling up with
tears, and she turned away from him…. Moving closer placing his hands on her
shoulders… Kitty Honey? What? What Happened out there? You know whatever you say to me is just
between us! Ahhh, Curly,… it was like reliving the nightmare all over
again! What nightmare? Bonner!
Bonner Doc! No, Kitty honey , he
went to prison, and was hung… No! NO! Doc he wasn’t .. she screamed. He’ was
there .. Kitty maybe you should tell me from the beginning?
Kitty began to shake, then sat on the settee, Doc sat beside
her holding her hands,… with tear-filled eyes.. Doc, That Cowboy,… the one that Shot Rudy…,
his Name was Dawson,.. so I thought?
After we left here, we ended up in some cave like place, then he tied me
up and tried to …. Kitty ? shaking her
head…, No! I kicked him …Kicked him
Hard,.. now smiling , knock him out, found a way to get myself loose. Tied him
up, Hog-tied him actually…smiling again.
Matt taugh me that. Then I ran…
anyway, I thought I was ok.. I came across two little boys by a river, smiling
again… they were trying to Fish,… they took me back to their Farmhouse… and
this Dawson showed up there…? How
Honey? It tuns out Sergeant set him
loose! Sergeant Holly? Waving her Hands and shaking her head ,..
Long story Curly. Also the boys pa’ was there , or so I thought,… then the
nightmare began,… How’s that Honey?
Bonner! Bonner? Jude Bonner in the Flesh ! Turns out this Dawson fella is a younger
brother of Jude Bonner. They dragged
me into the barn,.. and were going to…. Ahhh,
Honey .. are you….Next thing I knew there were Gunshots!... I fell, when
I looked up Sergeant Holly, was holding Me,… and Matt ,Festus’ and Jenny were
all standing there? Jude and Dawson
were on the ground. Jude Bonner? Oh,
He’s Dead! And Dawson… Jail! Matt is
making sure he stays there till he hangs for Rudy’s murder and Shooting Newly.
… Kitty Honey, Honey I’m so Sorry … Come let me make sure your ok….Doc? I really Thought,.. They were Going to……
NO! don’t you think about that !.. it didn’t happen,.. and it won’t happen!..
now you just put that right out of your mind.! He proceeded to check her over and make
certain she was ok wrapped her ribs where she was bruised. Gave her ointment
for the cuts… and prescribed lots of
rest and TLC! And I will make sure
that Big Lug know to Take it easy on you too. Oh Curly! He lowered his eyes rubbed his mustache…
then told her to get some rest… Curly what I need right now is a Hot Bath,..
and A Pillow… and about a weeks worth
of sleep! Good you do that!,he said as he left.
Kitty did sleep for about two days straight through,… Sam
Made sure no one bothered her… but checked on her often. After, she finally woke …. She checked up
on jenny and the boys,… She decided to Call on Sarah Carr, and talk to her
about Jenny,.. Sarah had gotten so Busy, she needed help with sewing,.. she
agreed to take jenny on at her shop,… that worked out well matt talk to Mr. Botkin at the bank, about helping her
sell her farm, and Buying a small house just at the edge of town, and it was
just right , for the boys to get into school.
Jenny had been home-schooling them.
Over the next week or so , kitty was healing fairly well…. Matt had gone to the Trail for Dawson, he was
convicted and hung for Rudy’s Murder.
This would put Kitty’s mind to rest…..
Once Matt returned, Kitty wondered why she didn’t see too
much of him for a day or so,…. But figured it was all the trial paper work or
other issues.. and she was busy getting caught up with thing at the long
branch… a few time she Caught Matt and Sam with their heads together.. then
once , she saw him huddled talking to jenny,.. and Sam…. But when she
approached them.. they disbursted. Saying they had things to do. Kitty made her way to Doc’s office, Tapping
lightly on the door…. It’s open…. Kitty? Slowly stepping inside,… with a frown
he knew right off something was wrong….Honey, what is it? Curly , got a minute? For you sure,… Curly Have you noticed , since
I ‘, we’ve been back…ummmmm What Honey? I don’t know , Matt, he ‘s …
distant….Something is going on with him and Sam…Doc started to Laugh,,.. Oh
Curly!...stop… I’m serious…and just now
I saw Matt ,Sam and Jenny all huddled together .. and when I got close they all
scattered… I’ve hardly seen matt at all!.. Good he followed My Orders! Smirking, Curly? Do you think He….. Oh Honey No Not at all you
get that right out of that preety head of yours .. that Big lug Loves You!...
and if you tell him I said that ,.. I deny it!...Com’on Buy me a Beer? Oh, you sound like Festus’ more every
day!... Laughing at him…. Oh, That’s Real Nice Thanks A Lot! They walked arm in
arm back to the Long branch…..
Later, Kitty sat
quietly in her office working on the book,
but, not concentrating very well…. Then Sam, called to her,.. Miss
Kitty,.. Misses Baldwin is here to see you… Be right out Sam! As she came out,…Hello Jenny, what can I do
for you, Please Sit…. Oh, Miss Kitty I
can’t , But I need you to come with me please?
I have just finished a dress I have had in mind just for you.. and I
want you to see it and try it on.. it over at Miss Sarah’s.. I know your busy
But Please? Well, I’m not that busy, Just can’t seem to concentrate today? Good come I think you’ll love it….
They headed across front Street and around the corner,…at
the Shop , Sarah was waiting,… Hello Kitty! Sarah? Jenny Is a wonder with a needle and thread,… wait
till you see what she has done?
Ok…..Jenny came from the back with a beautiful Blue Dress she designed
just for Kitty, it perfectly complimented her eyes. , here please try it on?... Oh Jenny … it’s
just Beautiful…I don’t know what to say?
Com’on try it on? Kitty went
behind the screen… when she came out ,.. it was perfect! It fit her like a
glove!...Jenny smiled from ear to ear!
Jenny how’d you do this? How’d you know my….Well When I repaired you
dress… I measured…she dropped her eyes….. Oh, It’s ok… I love it …Thank
You! Kitty started to go behind the
screen again, NO!.. don’t… I want you to wear it! Oh, but, jenny …it’s …Please?
Well I guess … It will be ok… Kitty couldn’t figure why she was so insistant..? Oh, Miss Kitty? Do you think I could ask you a Favor? I’m
really swamped here with Sarah,.. Could you Take Caleb and Aaron from the house
to Ma’ Smalley’s .. she’s gonna keep them for me till we finish the fitting for
the walter’s wedding… Oh, Of Course
Jenny I’d be happy too. Those boys ..I
just don’t trust them to go straight there on their own…she said smiling. Don’t worry I got it covered. Kitty, went to
the house , delivered the boys,.. of course the boys kept her busy,.. along the
way… which they were told to do… then they go to Ma’s and Ma’ persuaded Kitty to have coffee…. Miss
Kitty How you feeling? I’m fine Ma’ … Ma’ Thanks for the Coffee but I really
need to be getting back…Good Night …Good Night Miss Kitty !
When she finally returned to the Long branch,…. Sam, I’ll be
right down,.. just need to check on something…. Take your time,.. I got thing
covered Miss Kitty…she climbed the stairs, ..crossed the landing, When she opened the door to her room,… she
instantly knew something was different…
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