PT.6
Old
Flame Revisited
Passengers, disembarking from the train,… tightening up
their out garments,.. to shield themselves , from the brisk bitter wind and
cold. Festus’ reaching the platform first, anxious to see if Kitty had exited ,
he paced back and forth…
Dolly had decided to follow Matt,. Some steps behind… Kitty ,. Appeared at the top of the steps…
Looking around… Ahhh, I’m Home,. Then began descending the three steps to the
platform…Only to hear …. Miz kitty , Miz kitty… this a way…. Festus’ was
excited ,.. he was happy to see her .. Festus’ always held a special admiration
for her…. Oh, Festus’… she
exclaimed. I have Missed you … taking
his face in her hands and placing a Kiss on his cheek. Ya sur a plum sight fur
sore Eyes, Miz Kitty … and it’s so good to see you too….Festus’
…Kitty’s eyes were scanning the platform,.. and the crowd… for the one person
she was anxious to see… Her cowboy!
Suddenly she set her eyes on him… smiling…. But, before she got out his name,..
she noticed he was standing with someone… A Woman ,… not a face she knew from
town,… Tall, Blonde,.. with eyes fixed on Matt. Whipping thru the faces in her mind
wondering who this could be? The woman
obvious gaze on Matt’s Face as she spoke to him,.. was …well more than the
usual look one would have in a casual conversation… besides the fact she had
her both hands placed on either side of his waist….Kitty could see Matt was
uneasy quickly pushing away her hands.
.. walking away ,.. and headed, further down the Platform… then their
eyes met… Kitty!,.. I’m I glad to see you…. Unaware she had seen Dolly. Matt … walking up close to him .. but
remembering they were in public,… Ahhh I’m so glad to be home Cowboy! …. Come’on let’s get you out of this bitter cold
… as they walked towards the Long Branch,…Unbeknownst to Matt ,… Dolly was
watching…. But, this didn’t slip by Kitty’s attention….Matt I’m so happy I made
it back before Christmas… So Cowboy ,
what have I missed,…? Giving him a side
glance,... just as they arrived at the Saloon,.. Matt was relieved that Sam,
Louie, Doc and some of the girls , began welcoming her back…..
Dolly, peered into
the Long Branch… watching all the excitement… Enjoy it while it last,… I guess
I’ll just have to try harder… she said.
as she walked away… won’t be the first time ..I’ve won a man over …. She
just a small de-version …. Walking around
a bit she found her way to Sarah Carr’s dress shop… and swiftly ducked
in…. Good Morning Sarah said. as Dolly closed the door behind her… Oh, Good
Morning … is this your place? Or can I
see the owner? You’re looking at her…
Sarah answered. What can I do for
you? Dresses… Dolly said .. looking at
some of the work Sarah had displayed…one of which she wanted to show Kitty upon
her return… Kitty had Sarah, Make it for
her before she left… just needed to have a final fitting… it was for
Christmas…she wanted something special… for the celebration she had planned.
This was a regular event…. Do you do all
this work yourself Miss.. . Sarah
interrupted …It’s Misses Carr… and Yes I do …. You do good work, Dolly said..
now feeling the fabric of the dress Sarah had made for Kitty. Well, do you think you can make me something
special?... of course Ma’am… Dolly corrected her , with …Oh, it Dolly ,.. Dolly
Winters… well Miss Winters I’ll need to take some measurements? What did you have in Mind…? What? Dolly said still looking at the Dress
on the stand. Do you need a party Dress
or maybe traveling suit? Smiling back at Sarah… No, not a Traveling
suit… I’m staying here in Dodge… Make it something special … Oh, Maybe
something for a Christmas Time Wedding…. Well Congratulation Miss Winters. May I ask who’s the Lucky man
?… I know just about everyone in town…Sarah stood smiling at Dolly. Of course you know Him… His Name is Matt…
Sarah now looking shocked… Matt? She questioned. Like I said I know almost everyone in
Dodge,.. but, I only know one Matt!
The Marshal , Matt Dillon! Yes
That’s Him…. Sarah couldn’t believe what she was hearing… That can’t be ! Why Matt has been with ….. Sarah didn’t
finish her sentence. Turning herself
away … trying to figure out if she’d
just heard what she thought she heard.
When will you need the Dress… Sarah asked . still stunned…. Sarah and kitty had been friends ever since,
Sarah and her husband arrived in town , then after John,
Sarah’s husband passed. She enjoyed making Dresses for Kitty….she was a
faithful customer.
TBC
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