PT.2
Mistaken Identity
After the long Morning and afternoon at the Weller Farm,..
Kitty wanted to make her way to see Bess, Will and the Children ,..before heading
back to Dodge for the Night time crowd at the Long Branch.
She was thinking that it was good that she would have to
pass Silver springs ,..on the way … it had been some time since Bess
had been to town , with Will laid up…so Kitty had sent a message to Bess with
the older Boys when they came to town for supplies, that she’d be out to visit.
Relaxing , and enjoying the breeze ,.. as scarce as it
was…. She began thinking about how long
Matt had been gone and hoping he would
be home soon. She did her best to stay
busy, and distracted,.. especially when she knew he was out chasing an Outlaw.
This ride gave her the solitude to be alone with her thoughts. She was thinking about the homecoming she
could plan,…. Then… she heard, riders coming up behind her … smiling ,now
thinking it was the Sheridan boys … coming to offer their escort again…. Until
she heard ,… WHOA! WHOA ...and a man crossing in front of her … grabbing the
reins of her horse…. HEY! Wait a Minute let go of My Horse! Now just you settle yourself down Missy! The
rather rough Man said. Who are you and
what do you want? She said with a tight Jaw.
Ahhh, Now Pretty Lady .. we’re just gonna take a little ride is all…he
said laughing. What? Where ? Why? She said … furrowing her brow. Don’t you worry … as long as he does what he
is told…? Does what he’s told? She
repeated. Come’on .. get down off’a
there .. your coming with us! One of
the men grabbed her by the arm .. pulling her towards his horse,… brushing up
against her … you can ride with me …Little lady! Jerking away,… and swallowing hard, keep
your hands off of me! But he paying no
attention reaching for her waist,... and forcing her atop his horse , then
climbing up behind her They rode off at a fast pace…
Bess was wondering if
Kitty had changed her plans to stop by
,… the sun was beginning to set,..
Festus’ entered the Long Branch,.. lookin’ round’ not seeing
Kitty…. Sam, Miz Kitty workin’ in the back is she? He wondered why Sam looked distracted,...
Sam? Why , No Festus’ Miss Kitty
hasn’t come back yet ! Ahh, Fiddle Sam,
Miz Kitty ‘a knowd she shouldn’t be out on the prairie all by her own self….
Well she said she’d be back before the night crowd, came in…. Festus’ it ain’t
like her, Sam said with real concern .….Where she a headed ? oh, she took some
things out to the Weller Place…and was stopping by the Ronniger’s…Festus’
looked puzzled,.. scratching his head, I’ma
gonna take me a look see … Maybe she had trouble with her Horse or
Buggy? I’ll be back directly Sam. And he quickly head out to get Ruth….nearly
knocking Doc over on his way out…. Whoa,
easy there… you could kill somebody … can’t ya watch were your going….?Doc said
,.. I gotta git out and look fur Miz
Kitty Doc. Sam , says she suppose to be
back ….then just left Doc standing there…
swiping his Mustache. And watching him race to Moss’ Grimmick’s…
While Festus’ was saddling up Ruth,… Doc was about to push
thru the Batwing doors when … something caught his eye…. He turned and looked closer,... well now …
here she comes …. Doc started to walk towards
the Horse and Buggy ,.. as did several others … Hey Doc, ain’t that Miss
Kitty Buggy?, Burke yelled out.
Quickening his step … well get out of the way Burke let me see?...
Doc,.. looked it over ,.. Yes , Yes Burke it is…. Well Doc where is Miss Kitty
? Huh? Where is she Huh? Ya think she’s
hurt ,? Do ya Doc Do ya?
Well now how would I know that ,.. ?
Doc said ..in anger. Go get
Festus’ he’s over at Moss’ … tell him to hurry…. Burke ran screaming for Festus’ ,.. just as he came out of the
stable… Festus’ Festus’ hurry .. Doc’s says ya need to come quick…. Just hold
ur taters Burke… then Festus’ looked up and saw Doc standing next to the
Buggy….. running quickly,.. Doc … is she ok?
Don’t know Festus’ Kitty’s not in it!
Now with a sad look ,.. Doc?
What ‘cha think happened?… Miz Kitty wouldn’t let her Horse and Buggy
git away from ‘er…. No Festus’ No she
wouldn’t Doc answered.… saying nothing Festus’ hopped up on Ruth and raced off
out of Dodge…. Ya think he can find her
Doc, Do Ya? Do Ya! ? Burke said
panicked. Oh, Just be quiet Burke ..
Just be Quiet!
Sheridan
Ranch
A rider ,… very cautiously ,.. rode up onto the Sheridan
Ranch … the house was quiet,.. gently he slipped a note under the door… Conner
who was sitting at the table … noticed something coming under the door…. And
scooped it up… Pa’ here it’s for you… just came under the door … it did…. Jay Sheridan … now curious,.. took the note
from his boy,.. go on now you boys ,.. it’s time for Bed … Elizabeth told them…
Yes Ma’ … the three Kissed Elizabeth good night , and went off to their room….
Jay opened the Note,.. shocked by what it said…
Sheridan, We have your Misses!,.. and if we don’t get what’s
owed us … well it will be on you what happens to her….. Bring 15000. Dollars to the old Saw Mill ,..
if you want to see you pretty red head alive again.
Sheridan, rushed to the door ,.. opening it and looking
around to see if he could see anyone around, then ..shutting the door Jay Looked at
Elizabeth,… What is it Jay? Crumbling it
up and tossing it to the side ,… some crack pot… Elizabeth picked up the
crumbed paper,.. reading it …. Jay Sweetheart …. ? she looked worried. Putting his arm around her shoulder… This must have been someone’s
idea of a joke…as you see , your right here … safe and sound. Let’s get ready for Bed.. have an early day
tomorrow… Fences need mending up on the ridge.
Ok dear … But?... what Elizabeth ? what has you so concerned…. This says
your redhead,.. so someone Must know us…. Elizabeth Darlin’ .. everyone in town
knows what a beautiful Redhead I married!
Now can we get some sleep ….? And
he walked up the stairs.
TBC
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