PT.12
Mother’s
Love
After a big celebration Kitty had given for Mary...and Maylee… the next week seemed very quiet.
Matt had notified Sarah’s Aunt and Uncle John and Ellen
Moore ,that he had rescued Sarah from
her father, and explained to them everything that took place,… after given
enough time to heal from his injuries cause by sawyer,.. the came to Dodge ..on
the stage to reclaim Sarah…
Sarah wanted to come into town the night before her Aunt
Ellen and uncle John came in,.. to have
one more night to spends with Kitty… sitting alone in Kitty’s room,.. Sarah ...
was quiet...then while fiddling with the things on Kitty’s vanity table,… she turned
to Kitty who was sitting on the Settee.. Miss Kitty,.. I’ll Miss you when I
have to go… now patting the seat beside her ... Sarah came and sat … Your going
to be with your family sweetheart… but, maybe when your Family gets here we can
ask if it would be ok for you to visit,. I think Mary would like that. ..I know
I would! Really?.. and maybe you could
visit me? I think that can be arranged..
and I do hope you will write me?... Oh Yes Ma’am I will …. Sarah threw her arms
around Kitty.. squeezing her tight…Thank You!… oh, no need to thank Me … No, really ..you did things for me that
…well Sarah stopped ,.. lowering her eyes… after what my father did to you
..and those men…? Shhhh Sarah, you had
nothing to do with the way they behaved…I’m so ashamed Miss Kitty!.. No,
No don’t be …I just want you to grow up
and be more of the wonderful Young Lady you are…Deal? Yes Ma’am..I promise… oh, what about all the beautiful things you
brought me ..? what about them Sweetheart?
Kitty looking puzzled. I guess I
can return the dress I’m wearing after I get home? ..the other things are in My
room….. Sarah Wilson,… you will do no such a thing…They are your! But ,.. No,
No buts I insist!... kitty gave her a big warm smile. Thank You again,.. she said . once again
throwing her arms around kitty..
Early the next morning,… Matt waited for the stage, as it
pulled into the depot…. Not knowing for sure who to look for…but, there was an
elderly gentleman who got off first, .. then he saw a tall Thin woman with dark
hair and dark eyes… step out ,he moved quickly to help her ..then,. Behind her
was a man tall slender build,… Thank You Sir.. for your assistance … My
Pleasure Ma’am I’m Matt Dillon United
states Marshal, here in Dodge, would you be the Moore’s ? Yes… Marshal the Man replied. Yes we are …
then it was you who wired us about Sarah?
Nodding .. Yes Mr. Moore… Sarah will be happy to see you… she’s been
through a lot,… but , she doing good.
Well Marshal,… where is she?
I’ll take you to her Mr. Moore….
Matt , showed them to the Long Branch,.. she in a saloon? He blurted
out. Well, she is with Miss Kitty .. a
friend. But in a saloon? He
repeated. Sarah stay outside of town
with a woman Mrs. Bains,.. but came in
last night ,.. she was anxious for your arrival. As they approached the batwing doors, Matt
reassured them Sarah was never in the saloon during business hours. Well ..Marshal I hope not?... No Ma’am I can say with certainty ..she was not,..
Kitty would never allow that!
When they entered, Sam was stacking glasses behind the bar,
... Morning Sam, Kitty in her room.. Morning Marshal ,.. Folks.
Yes, Miss Kitty hasn’t come down ... but I know she is awake.. I think
she is in with Sarah? Shall I get her
for you?.. Thanks Sam… Sam headed up the stairs
Will you folks like to sit… Coffee? The two just looked around as if to inspect
the place… No Thank You Marshal,.. we’ll be stopping for breakfast ,.. then we
mean to get the next stage with Sarah… Matt looked over at John Moore,…so I
assume your recovered from your…..Yes it took some time from what that animal
did .. but our doctor says I’ll be just fine.. Glad to hear that Mr. Moore..
! then Ellen Moore cleared her throat,..
Marshal?... yes Ma’am, may I ask you did
Jeb Wilson hurt Sarah in any way? Oh, No
..Not at all … she was frightened.. but physically no! Sarah doesn’t really remember her father
much … see Laura ,..Sarah’s Mother is ….
was My sister, and after he killed her , and we think Sarah witnessed it
… we took her to live with us….Marshal how ?… How what Ma’am? Matt asked . How
did that man get out of prison? Mrs. Moore .. Jeb Wilson and several of his
friends .. planned an escape.. he insist all along he didn’t murder his wife….,
but …. I know all of that ,… but how can anyone let this happen… Sarah is just
a child. Just as she said that ,..
Sarah was at the top of the stairs on the landing… I’m 14 Aunt Ellen!.. I’m
almost a Woman…. Now dear Child … You
have a long way to being a woman… she rose up .. Now let me look at you dear…
well now don’t you look pretty? Where
did you get this dress? Oh, miss Russell took me shopping… after all I only had
what I was wearing. Oh, well there won’t
be any need for these things at home… ,But Aunt Ellen? Just then Kitty followed her down the
stairs… Hello,… I’m Kitty Russell!... pleasure to meet you both. It’s been a pleasure have Sarah around …
it’s a credit to you both , that she is such a delight… Ellen Moore couldn’t help but notice some
of the bruises still on Kitty face… kitty realized what she was staring at…
then, said ..oh, this isn’t as bad as it looks…. Now looking concerned… Did Jeb do this to
you? No ,..one of his men. Oh My!
Aunt Ellen ,.. it was Miss Russell ,who kept me safe ..from Father and
his men…she protected Mary and me.. from them.
Mary? Who is Mary..
a bit excited ,.. Sarah said . Oh Mary’s a baby…Aunt Ellen she’s so
Beautiful… Yes child all Babies
are. Mrs. Moore Mary is my god child
the daughter of a friend… she was with me when…when I was taken… they thought
she was Mine . do you have children
Miss Russell? Oh, No,... but , I love
her as if she were my own. Smiling at the thought. Well, Sarah .. we need to have Breakfast,
before our stage leaves… So soon...can’t we stay a little? No dear, we need to get back … Uncle John’s
work calls so we should go now ,.. thank you Marshal,.. oh, and Miss … Russell
kitty finished . they took Sarah by the arm…but she pulled away,.. turning back
to Kitty.. Thank You,.. I will Miss You so Much…. Oh, Aunt Ellen,… Maybe I can
come visit The Marshal , Miss kitty and Baby Mary ..some time? Oh, Sarah I don’t know …. Please … we’d love
to have her … Kitty added. Come dear we’ll
discuss this later. And out the door
they went. Kitty turned to Matt.. but,
before she could say anything,.. he said … Kitty it’s her family … there’s
nothing we can say or do!... well I … Et’ Et’ … No Kit… leave it alone…
After Sarah and The Moore’s finished breakfast,… they headed
for the depot,… Kitty had Festus’ take Sarah’s thing to
the depot a head of time.. then walked down to see her off. Now Sarah, you remember what we talked about?... You’re a wonderful
young lady… I’ll write you as soon a s we are home Miss Kitty… I’ll look
forward to your letter. She kissed
Sarah’s forehead, then hugged her tight… Bye –bye sweetheart… Mr. and Mrs. Moore have a safe trip… thank
you … Matt and Kitty watched as the stage left town…. Matt?...I, .. wrapping his arm around her waist… I know
Kitty ,I know! And they walked off together!
TBC
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