Pt.11
Masks We Wear
After Hours of Matt & Kitty both claiming what was
theirs, .. Lying spent… she drifted off to sleep with her head on his chest,
long Copper tresses sprawled over his chest and shoulders…
Matt woke still with
thoughts of the conversation.. he and Jim Dolan had earlier in the day… he gently slid out of the bed ,..wanting to go
over his notes one more time,… going over the inventory of what had been
stolen,… ,.. he stopped and decided to pour himself a drink ,.. crossing the
room,.. something caught his eye,…something
that sparkled… when he went towards it ,… sitting just beneath Kitty
Ridicule….a shiny Broach … he pick it up staring at it… he knew he wasn’t that
attentive to all kitty’s jewelry , but he was sure he’d never seen this one
before? The, as he lifted her
ridicule .. it fell and spilled… and large sums of money fell out….. feeling
awkward,.. he scooped it all up and put it back inside..
Early the next morning, There was a knock at the door,…
Kitty ,… startled,… Matt?.. huh?.. Matt
the door… quickly she put on a robe… Matt walked into the adjoining room……Standing behind the door,.. Yes? Who is it? Constable Dolan Ma’am… May I come in? Just a Minute…..she answered. Now looking over towards Matt… he
nodded,… for her to open it… Good Morning Miss Russell,.. I apologize for the early
call…. No, please come in… what is it I
can do for you? Showing him to a
chair… please sit…… Miss Russell , I need
to ask you a few questions?... Oh, well ok of course … go right ahead. Miss
Russell, .. ahh.. Constable Dolan if
there is something you need to say …Please Just say it. Ok ,.. Ma’am can you account for your wear-about’s… since
you’ve been in St. Louis? What?..
Why? Just answer the question ,
Ma’am!... of course I can!.. But Why do I need to …. What’s this all
about? Miss Russell..? your
wear-about’s? Ok ,.. but this is
crazy,… We arrived here Three days ago,.. This is a vacation trip…. We attended
the Medical Ball here at the hotel… and Mostly Been here at the Hotel… Ma’am
have you been to the gaming room? Well,
Yes of course… I was there with a friend… Did you participate in any games?...
rolling her eyes ,… exhaling… Yes Poker..
I played poker! Why? Now the next
question.. Do you know anyone else staying
at the hotel? ...Yes.., I just told you I was with a friend in the gaming room…
he is a Doctor who is here for the Fund raiser Ball… anyone else….
Look!.. This isn’t my first trip to St. Louis ,.. I know people
here… I’ve stayed here at the Planter House
before… Will you Please tell me what
this is all about? Just then , Matt
knocked on the door he had come around ,as not to look like he had been in the
room…. “excuse me please? Kitty opened the door… Oh, Matt come’in ..
Marshal?... Jim? It’s a bit early even
for you? Didn’t kitty tell you my room
is next door? Matt …You two know one
another?. Jim.. What’s this about? Kitty looked at Matt.
That’s what I’ve been trying to find out? Matt, we received an tip that ,.. the third
party we are looking for … was right here in this Hotel…. Kitty’s temper
was now rising… And what’s that have to
do with all these ques… Oh,.. wait one minute ! are you telling me you think
that I have something to do with this?
Now she was fuming.. ! Are You Crazy? Matt!
Are you just going to stand there and let… Now Kitty ... just calm
down…. Matt Dillon don’t you dare tell me to calm down…..! This Man is accusing me of… quickly he
grabbed her by the shoulders,.. Kit…
Please?... Then,, whispering closely to her .. Honey, . .. let me talk to him…..Her body stiff and shoulders
square,.. Jaws tight….. she was now taking deep breath’s….
Jim,… what is this all
about .. Kitty’s no thief… or a swindler!...
Jim I’ve known her for …. Matt you can never really know these types
… Now I don’t know what’s between you
and Miss Russell. But, I have to follow what I know… Matt I’m going to have to ask her to come in
with me? Jim, do you have to do that?
... fraid’ so Matt! Jim let me talk
with her and tell her…? Sure…
Matt went into the next room where Kitty was dressing, standing in the doorway,… Kit, we need to talk! Matt
this is…. Coming up behind her,.. encircling her in his arms… We’ll straighten this out honey I promise!... But kit…? What?... Jim .. he .. Now turning to
look at Matt … noticing the hesitation
in his voice… He what Cowboy? Her face dropped… Is he …. A-res-ting me?
Pulling her in tight.. ..Ahhh Kit!
Shaking his Head… we’ll just go with him
now … and I’ll straighten this out ..as quickly as I can… I promise you! Holding her face to his… Trust me Honey… Please?
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