PT.10
Mother’s Love
Two days went by when, Kitty finally insist that Doc let her go back to her own rooms at the
Long Branch…
All the gossips in town , Thanks to Burke,.. .were buzzing
with the stories of what must have happened ? as Matt, and Doc escorted Kitty home,…
people stopped and stared. Some
remembering the last time she looked in this shape. Kitty tried not to look at anyone , then,
she decided ,,NO! she wasn’t going to hide from anyone… now staring directly at
Burke.. who was standing just outside the Saloon doors… her stare was enough to
burn a whole in him… Yes , Burke.. I was Beaten
... ! ahhh Miss Kit…. Now shaking
her head…I don’t want to hear anything…. And she walked passed him abruptly …
as she entered the bar, she could feel
all eyes on her…. But, before she could say anything, Doc , place a hand on her forearm,… Kitty maybe you want to
go up and rest? Sam looked over from
behind the bar,… Miss Kitty, I’ll bring you something to eat , if you
like? Thank You, Sam.
And she headed for the stairs…
Maylee had kept Sarah out at her place,…while Kitty was
recuperating,.. Sarah had told her while they sat down to eat...after Mary was
asleep… all that she knew about what had happened. While they were talking, they heard a buggy
pull up ... Maylee didn’t get much company… so she quickly went for the door…
only to see The Reverend English’s Wife Florence ... climbing down out of the
seat…. Well, Hello Mrs. English…to what do I owe
this visit… ? Good Afternoon Mrs.
Bains.. I just thought I’d pay you a visit to see how Baby Mary is doing after
that horrific ordeal with that…giving off a shiver,.. That Russell woman! Why, Mrs. English ,.. you mean Miss
Russell.. snooting her nose to the air,.. Yes that saloon woman… Poor Baby Mary
! Mrs. English?...I don’t quite
understand your attitude… Why , Kitty
Russell , and the Marshal brought Mary back to me in perfect condition… well, The Reverend and I … we, we
talking...and we think ..it would be a
terrible mistake …for you to ask ..That woman to stand in church with Mary! Sarah, overheard, Florence English’s remarks
about Kitty...and burst through the door way … excuse me, Ma’am…? Miss Russell is the reason, Mary and I are
alive and well…before she could say another word ,.. Florence English...in a
huff said …Young Child ,.. how dare you be so rude and insolent to me?... children should be seen .. Not heard! Quickly
, Maylee jumped to Sarah’s defense… Mrs. English,.. ! … I don’t know why
you felt the need to come all the way out here to … then Florence English... quickly...Why
that woman .. doesn’t belong in decent
society…in a snobby tone. Now, Maylee
was steaming….. Oh, but you don’t seem to mind
,when Miss Russell donates to your To husband’s church,.. and to the
orphan ‘s fund… and not to forget all the things she has done for the folks in
Dodge… Why Miss Kitty Russell is one of the most decent , Kind and Upstanding
women in this town! And I would be Ever
so Proud to have Miss Kitty and the Marshal stand for Mary…! Now I think we’re through here.,. and turned
and with her arm around Sarah,.. walked back into the house…
Sarah dear ,.. we’ll take a ride into Dodge …see how Miss Kitty is
doing...ok? Yes Ma’am...I’d like that!
Matt had followed Kitty to her room to help her settle in,….
Kit, maybe you should rest.. .until Sam comes with your food? Nodding in agreement… then as he turned to go… with a sadness in
her eyes…. Cowboy … stay Please?
Shaking his head ,..ok…I’ll stay…if you crawl into that bed and rest…
she did as he said… Kitty, if you want to talk….No…! not now…not yet…Matt
?...lie here with me Please? He tossed
his hat to the chair,… and hung his gun belt on it’s usual hook…slipping beside
her on their Big Brass Bed. Sliding his arm around her to envelope her holding
her close to his chest…Kitty snuggled her cheek up on his chest,… and wrapped
her arms around his large frame….Kit, your
gonna be alright …your safe now… I am now cowboy! Listening to the sound of his heartbeat she slipped off to sleep.
Later , Sam had brought supper up to Kitty’s room, tapping
on the door lightly…it’s me Miss Kitty ..have a tray here for you… Matt opened the door,.. Marshal…Doc says
Miss Kitty should eat something...so I
brought this over from Delmonico’s … got some for you too. Smiling at him …Thanks Sam .. I’ll see she
eats …Oh,… and Marshal Mrs. Bains is down stairs...with Sarah...they wanted to
see Miss Kitty...Oh Sam…I, Sam it’s
ok …let them come up, Kitty said softly…Matt ..It’s ok. Well Sam you heard the lady…Bring them up….
A slight tap on the door
,..Matt opened it ...Mrs. Bains ?...Sarah? Marshal, I hope we’re not disturbing .Miss
kitty but, I just wanted to come and see how she’s doing? Mrs. Bains…it’s alright ...Kitty , said
motioning for the two to come in. Oh,
Miss Kitty.. it’s nice to see you looking better.. won’t you sit please? Kiity asked . Ok but just for a bit… don’t want to tire
you much.? Oh, don’t be silly ..it just
a few cuts and bruises… actually Miss
Kitty ,.. I just wanted you to know ...I’ve halted the arrangements till your
up and feeling better…Arrangements? Kitty said furrowing her brow. Why, Yes Mary’s baptism! Oh, Mrs. Bains…?. Please it’s Maylee …
well, Maylee I wasn’t sure after
everything that has happened.. you’d still want … Miss Kitty … ! of course I want you and The Marshal.. to
stand for Mary..I haven’t changed my mind.
If anything , Now more than ever ..I know you are the one I’d want to
stand for Mary. No matter what anyone
thinks? What? Kitty said in
surprise. Oh, nothing. Maylee?
You know how this town gossips.
And I will not give that sort of thing any credence. So. ..I told the Reverend English ...we
will do this Next week ..if that’s ok with you? I, I, ...now Miss Kitty...I won’t take no
for an answer. So it is settled. Next
week. She just smiled .
TBC
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