PT.9
Masks
We Wear?
Jean’ Jareau, rose early, ..rode several blocks, to The Omni
hotel… avoided the Front desk…, not wanting to be seen by anyone… entering the
side elevator.. taking it to the 6th floor… Jean was quite proud of
himself for the plan he had come up with
..this would be his chance to waltz out of town with all his
treasures…unscathed … Now coming upon
the door …and knowing he now have to present this idea …
Jean’ gave a light tap on the door,… then heard a response,…
“ It’s open,… enter!” there was a particular nock,. That allowed the
person on the inside to know who was entering….
As he entered,.. this most elegant room ,… decorated in
neutrals ,… and earth tone shades… a rather large fireplace , with a fire being
the only lighting in this room,… in front of the Fire sat a oversized, Leather
Wing chair,.. facing the flames… With
his hat in hand,… “I’ve come with an
update”… for a moment there was complete silence,,,… then The voice coming
from the Large chair,...I will assume you
have read the morning paper Jareau?
Why Yes I,… Jean’ saw the
paper rise… ‘then, “I’m still
talking!”…It’s obvious someone is slipping?... so, may I assume… you have come
to me with a solution? Ummmm, WELL?...in a harsh tone..came the voice
from the chair. Oh, ahh Yes.. I think I have?... YOU
THINK? No… No ,.. I have if you’d like
to hear what I have to say? I’m
Waiting Jareau! Now
tossing his hat in his hands,… Well, it
just so happens there are two unexpected guest staying at the Planter house,…
One that happens to be Just the answer to our problem… ,,, How so? Well,… She happen to be quiet the hand at
dealing… And no one , at the moment suspect a thing,.. but …with just the right
placement.. The Constable will have the culprit he is looking for… and we’ll
will all be in the clear to waltz out of St. Louis un-scathed! Thinking for a Minute,… and you think you can pull this off,.? Now smiling … with ease…..! Not saying a word,.. just with the
wave of a hand ,,, Jareau was dismissed.
Back at The Planter House hotel,… Matt had begun talking
with the manager,.. getting details as to what exactly was taken.., and what he
knew about the incident? While he was
busy doing this,.. John had invited Kitty to brunch,.. knowing Matt would be
busy for a while she accepted.
During their Brunch,… John took Kitty by the Hand, “Kitty Honey ,again I want to apologize
for the other night?” tilting her head, with a saddened look … John , No .. you have nothing to
apologize for .. and beside it’s all over with… end of story!...
“Ok well then, will you join me in the gaming room? ,..Now smiling,.. JOHN! I never knew you to gamble? she
said with a teasing smirk, Ahh, I don’t much .. a hand or two of
cards,.. a little roulette? Something I
just picked up with some of the Doctor’s from the hospital. Patting his hand,.. Well Ok… Matt will be busy for a while… Why Not ?.. what can it
hurt….?
Jean’ Jareau, returned to the Planter House, Noticed John
with Kitty in the Dining Room… and decided to stop and say Hello…. “ tipping
his Hat,… “Kitty” … she just nodded. Then said ,.. Oh, John , This is Jean’ Jareau,.. Jean’
this is Doctor John Chapman… …it a pleasure Doctor! Jean’ replied. Mr.
Jareau. Well, I must be going,… I have business… and then turned and left….
HA! Kitty just made the Jesture… John looking shocked. Kitty?
Business My Foot! Oh, John I don’t trust that man… Kitty
honey how do you know him? John asked.
It’s a long story John. I knew him many years ago in New
Orleans… OHHHH? Oh, No … Not like that… he is a gambler,… more like swindler? John,
you said you’ve known Maryellen for some time now? Yes. I have .. several years.. more since
William died. Why Honey? Maybe it’s nothing …? No tell me…. It’s just … Yesterday,… I was
talking to him in the Lobby,… when I run into him,.. and she came up … she didn’t
realize I was there,… now shaking her head… John I get the feeling those two know one another quiet well! Well, she did live in New Orleans with
William? John added. Uh uh… this was different… she seemed to ..
how do I say this ? Kitty you’ve never
mixed your words with me before.? ,…
John , Maybe I’m wrong but , I get the feeling she was really worried about my
knowing they knew one another! John , ...
Please be careful? Reaching for
both her hands… Kitty, I appreciate you
wanting to look out for me.. But ... your worrying about nothing…. John, I’m a good Judge of people,.. I have
to be in My Business… Something’s not right here? Ok, If it makes you feel better,.. I’ll be
careful. Come’on … let go have some
fun…. Ok, Let me just leave a note
for Matt at the Desk….
At the front desk, Kitty asked the clerk for paper to write
Matt a note,… then asked they see he got it when he was through with the
Manager….
Matt,
I decided to check out
the gaming room here in the Hotel, .. with John, won’t be long … if you finish
soon… come find me…. Maybe we can take a walk before Supper?
Love Kitty
The young Clerk handed her an envelope.. and placed the note
in a mail slot… I will see he get’s it
Ma’am… Thank you.. and she and John were off to the Game tables…..
Jean’ was in the shadows of the doorway watching……
No comments:
Post a Comment