PT.6
Mother’s Love
Festus’ was still able to follow the tracks from the three
horsesv ,.. he knew he was on the right
track , because he figured that running into the Graham’s and Artie giving him
the Broach. he had rode back , to show it to Matt. Festus’ well knew he saw
Kitty wearing it before he had remarked on it a few times, he also remembered
that Matt had given it to Kitty ... for
Christmas. When he had rejoined Matt
and Newly ,.. he pulled the Broach from
his vest pocket and handed it out to Matt, saying.. Matthew this here is Miz
Kitty’s… just run into a family that says they done seen her with two other
fellers… and a Lil’ baby… Matthew they ‘a told me Miz Kitty helped their boy….
Knitting his brow, Matt looked at Festus’ .. what do you mean helped? Well, Matthew, .. it’a seemed that the Boy was snake bit..
and the Mister feller says Miz Kitty took good care of’um.. then them two fellers
wit her push on to go….Miz Kitty gave that there Bobbley thingy to the boy and
say be sure to show it to Doc? Said
he’da know what it was… Matt shook his
head … Yeah, Festus’ Kitty’s leaving us Bread Crumbs… What’ she be leavin’ a
bread crumb fur? A Clue Festus’ a
Clue…Matthew it be Night maybe we should camp? No! Festus’ Kitty and Mary are out there .
.. and I’m not stopping… Boys … we need to find them.. Newly chimed in.. sure
thing Marshal! Will git ‘ur done Matthew
... will find Miz Kitty and Baby Mary ...and they rode on…
Back at the ranch house , Sarah.. seem to be staying close
to Kitty and Mary… staying quiet.. Then
, when the Men were across the room,.. she slowly leaned into Kitty and
asked, are you his woman? What? Kitty
said looking at her in surprise. Are you
his woman? Sarah repeated. No!.. I’m not… Sarah lowered her eyes. Do you know why were here? Puzzled Kitty looked at the young girl
searching her face… Sarah ?.. you do
know who he is right? No Ma’am… I don’t
… that man, pointing to Sawyer, who brought he to them, came to my home.. and
stole me. Said I’d understand when we
got where we were going. I just want to
go Home ... with Aunt Ellen.. and Uncle John… they must be so worried about me
.. this man hurt uncle John and Tied Aunt Ellen up … said if she told the
sheriff.. someone would come and kill them…. Do you think they are alright?..
Aunt Ellen is with Child. Oh, Sarah..
Yes.. I think they will be just fine… Kitty wasn’t sure what else to say to
Sarah to reassure her. Then Sarah … sat
quiet for a Moment... then looking at Mary.. fussing in Kitty’s arms… Your
Baby? … Kitty began to say ..Oh She’s no... then Sarah finished.. she so Cute… Is her father … Dead? Did they take you too? Can I hold her? ...I’m good with
babies...Kitty turned and handed Mary to Sarah… this was keeping Sarah
distracted… from the men across the room. Kitty sat back , briefly closing her
eyes in thought…Oh Cowboy Where are
you,?... we need you Then the man sawyer that brought Sarah to
Wilson,.. got up from the table.. walking towards Kitty and Sarah… We Need
water , he blurted out… go on.. there’s a well just outside … Get it
yourself!.. she snapped back. In a swift
movement.. he grabbed her by the arm… Sarah can watch the Kid… go get the
water! And tossed her towards the door. Stumbling to keep her balance… she went outside… Kitty
couldn’t see a thing.. it was pitch black… where’s the well ? she asked in a
snarky tone. That’a way! Pointing
… Kitty could feel him burrowing thru
her body with his eyes. She grabbed
the bucket by the door and began walking … she saw the well by the barn… and
when she started to lower the bucket into it … suddenly she felt his hands at
her waist… spinning around fast… get your hands off me!... slapping his
face. Catching his cheek with her nails…
AHHHH! You Bitch ! now grabbing at her
wrist… You’re a wild cat Huh? Let go
of me !
now struggling to free
herself. I know just how to tame the wild right out of you Red!... Kitty could feel the fear welling up in
her chest. This man Sawyer ,.. reached
for a handful of her hair.. dragging he towards the Barn,.. Kitty kicking and
fighting the whole time …..
Festus’ .. was riding just a head of Matt and Newly… to look
for signs… the he spotted what looked like a fence just at the top of the hill…
Matthew !.. Matthew they’s a Ranch jest
up younder… Matt and Newly hurried to catch up with him…. Matthew? think Mebe they folks here might seen Them Yahoos and Miz
Kitty ? we’re gonna find out
Festus’ and they headed up over the hill
and looking down on the ranch … it was dark all but,.. a light coming from the
window.
TBC
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