PT.2
Maylee , as she was
walking along with Matt,.. turned to him …Marshal, I’m sorry for what The
Reverend English said back there….looking into his face..meekly, I know… throwing up his hand, Mrs. Bains…no
need for you to be sorry about anything..
But Marshal? Shaking his head…
Mrs. Bains, But Marshal it’s not right…. Mrs. Bains ,… let just forget about it
ok? ,..and let’s not say anything to Kitty?
She is use to things like this ,
but maybe it’s just better we not say anything.
If you think it’s best ? Thank
You, he replied. Mr. Jonas stopped
them,… Marshal… can I talk to you please?
Jonas what is it? Marshal I just had this stranger,… a man … come into
my store… and … Jonas hesitated .And what Jonas? Matt pressed. Well, Marshal he was asking some strange questions .. then when I went
into the back to look for some of Mrs. Bains Order..… he stole some things I
had out on the counter for Mrs. Bains… What things Jonas? Well some of the Baby things for Baby
Mary…but Marshal… this character didn’t look the type to want Baby things… Matt now thinking. ..Jonas... what is missing? Well I had some Condensed Milk, Syrup, and
some baby cloth for her bottom… and a blanket or two… just the things Mrs.
Bains asked for on her list… What did he
look like Jonas? Matt asked. Well, let
me think…. Medium height, Dark hair …Curly!... couldn’t see his eyes,.. he kept
his hat pulled down low…mumbled a bit… Matt was now thinking of the man who
bumped into him leaving the church.
Jonas let keep this quiet for now… Let me look around…ok? sure ,Marshal
Matt returned to Maylee….. Mrs. Bains maybe I should walk
you over to pick up Mary...Huh? Ok
Marshal. But Marshal is something
wrong? I’m not sure ... but I’m gonna
find out. Matt was watching and
looking around… but not seeing the face of the Man from the church…thinking to
himself…Could this be the same man?, and what would he want with those items?
As they both entered the Long branch,…Sam was coming out from the back
room….rolling a barrel of beer… Sam? ... is everything ok around here?... it’s
been quiet Marshal…Miss Kitty hasn’t come down yet…Maylee looked at Matt…
Marshal what is it? Oh, Nothing … go on
up to Kitty’s room ..I’ll be right up… then I’ll help you with your things…Oh
Thank You Marshal! And she started up
the stairs… how bout’ a beer Marshal?
... yeah, ok…. Sam, I want you to keep your eyes out for anything strange
around here ok? Sam started to laugh…
around here ? he said. It’s always strange around here…. Then Sam
saw the look in Matt’s face… Marshal is there a …. Just then Maylee standing at the top of the stairs… confused
looking… Marshal ? Miss Kitty and
Mary are not here! Matt now
wondering … Sam .. I thought you said Kitty hadn’t come down yet? That’s right! Matt quickly took the stairs Two at a
time... brushing passed Maylee…. Into
Kitty’s rooms… just inside the
door,…nothing looked out of place,… that’s not like Kitty… she wouldn’t take
Mary somewhere without saying something
even …to Sam!... then just as he was about to turn and leave the room..
he noticed Mary’s small blanket… lying by the door ,… the one he uses when he
comes up the back stairs. This doesn’t feel
right…. He began to get a sick feeling in his stomach… then,… Marshal?
... where could they be? Matt returning to the Bar, …Sam , you didn’t see
anyone ? No , but then again I was taking in some
Barrels, and bringing one for out here…. But I was only gone a few minutes…what
do you think happened? Marshal ? ...
now looking worried… Where do you think Miss Kitty and Mary are? The look on your face tells me your
worried! Mrs. Bains, wait here I’m
gonna take a look round’ town maybe she just went for a walk…? Sam , can you get Mrs. Bains some coffee
while I look around? Yes , sure
will Marshal!
Matt looked all over town,….no sign of Kitty or Mary! …..he was checking ever building he thought
she might go… running into Festus’…
Matthew What’cha doing in such a hurry? Festus’ look I need some help… Sur Matthew
… what kind’a help? I’m trying to find Kitty… she ‘s with Baby
Mary…we left them at the Long Branch but now their gone.. .and
no sign of either of them.
Don’cha worry Matthew.. Miz Kitty , has a right natural feeling fur
little Mary… I know that Festus’!… but I don’t know where they are! There was a strange man in town,... Mrs.
Bains and I run into him coming out of the church… You was in Church? Festus’ said surprised. Festus’ forget about that! ... I need to
find Kitty… and Jonas said a stranger was in his store… asking for odd
questions then stole some of Mrs. Bains order. I don’t know if there’s a connection to
Kitty being gone , but, I can’t waste
time…. Don’cha worry Matthew we’ll surely find Miz Kitty… and Festus’ took off searching……
Matt returned to the Long Branch ,… Maylee was sitting with
Sam… when he walked through the doors… Maylee , looked straight at Matt. Marshal ,… I know Miss Kitty feels strongly
about Mary .,.. but you don’t think she changed her mind again about letting me
have her do ya? I know it was hard for
her to bring Mary to me…. Mrs. Bains?
Kitty wouldn’t do that ….Yes, she Loves Mary.. but what your thinking is
all wrong! Look let me take you out
to your place ,.. and I’ll do what I can
to find Kitty and Mary…… But
Marshal?... Please Mrs. Bains.. I’ll find them.
Matt was trying his best to remember the Man’s face, what little he saw
of it… but couldn’t. He gathered Maylee and her order and
followed her to her house…
Who are You two ? and
what do you want with us? Kitty continued to ask…. The two men saying nothing to
her in response to her questions… had
put her on a horse,.. and saw that she and Mary were between them as they rode! Look this isn’t exactly good for the Baby…
she shouldn’t be out here ,.. and ….
Just then , the Man with the sinister
smile.. turned to her and said, Look
Woman , just pipe down…
Kitty tried keeping Mary close to her ,.. wrapping her cape
around Mary to shield her from the wind… Where you taking us? ... and
WHY? You sure do ask a lot of questions...lady. well then… how about answering some? She
said sarcasticly. you’ll git your answers… soon enough. You won’t get far you know ,,, Marshal
Dillon will be right behind us… then what will you do? Huh? Now snickering …. Lady,... I hope he does… that’s
what we want! And then when he does…
... and you two ,.. your just making it easy to Lure Him…. I’m sure he’ll
com’a lookin’ fur his Gals….
TBC
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