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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 2198162" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chapter 30, “The Proposal”, Sunday, March 12th, 1882:</strong></p><p></p><p>Ruby and Nanuet stay at the jail, chatting and playing cards with Jake and Chester. Ruby tells Jake about the new cleric in town, how nice she is and how she tried to get Ruby to go to church. They both have a good laugh over that. They lose track of time until Maria comes with the dinners for them. Ruby and Nanuet decide to leave the jail for the night. </p><p></p><p>Before Ruby leaves she tells Jake she is going to try and take care of the Eastman problem tonight, if she can find him. She saw Kate with Conrad and decided not to bother them. If Kate had found something important she would find her. They head back to the Lucky Lady to have some dinner.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet says, "Hey Miss Ruby, I don't like the way Jake was looking at me when I asked if you were OK there. I didn't mean any offense. Just looking out for you I guess. Do you think everything is OK? Don't want Mr. Jake or Chester to be mad at me." Ruby laughs and takes Nanuet's hand. "I like you looking out for me, I get in less trouble that way. I'm sure Jake appreciates you taking care of me when he can't. He's feeling a little bit lost being stuck in there with us out here. Don't worry, Jake thinks highly of you." She squeezes his hand before letting go. They walk into the dining room and Ruby looks around to see who is having dinner.</p><p></p><p>Al Brower is dining with his business partners Pierre Jaquet and Alton Boyd. She sees Jake's occasional player, the wood elf Alfredo Garcia, dining with a female wood elf who she has not met before. Also in the room eating are a table of six men who look like ranchers, who she last saw at the Lucky Lady's grand opening on Thursday night. Tony Lucky and his players have not arrived yet for their Sunday night game.</p><p></p><p>At the El Parador, Kate and Conrad have a rather quiet dinner. Near the end Booth says "I can see that you are tired, so I won't ask you to join me tonight at the Long Branch. But if you'd care to sit in a week from tonight I would appreciate having you at my table again." "I am tired. I wouldn't make good company tonight. But if you don't mind me losing your money again, I'll be glad to come next week." </p><p></p><p>The Cantina was nearly empty, and Conrad had chosen a table well away from any other patrons. Kate waited until Dorita had brought them something to eat. "Settle in, this is a long story," she warned him. "And you may be sorry you asked once you know it all." She reached into her handbag and pulled out a candle and a small bit of power she had gotten from Mr. Gonzales. She lit the candle and pinched the powder into the flame and spoke a word. "There, now we can speak privately." </p><p></p><p>Kate then launched into the story of how Jake and Chester were arrested, what the excuse was and why. She then told the longer story of her husband's death, the lies she was told, and eventually her foolish trip to Tombstone looking for Morgan Earp. How she had helped Tucker run, and that she had gone to Boston today to get the evidence she needed, which was why she had been back in her mourning clothes. She left out having seen Tucker there and any details of what they had done, leaving it simply that she had needed to collect some things from Boston. </p><p></p><p>"I know you understand that this must never go beyond us. I think everything will be alright now, but if you're going to be around me, you should know."</p><p></p><p>Booth listens to Kate without interruption. When she is finished he replies, "Thank you for sharing that all with me. I appreciate your trust in me. I would suggest that you spend the rest of the night in your room, you have done far more in one day than most people do in a week. And I'm sure that your friends will appreciate what you've done for them. I saw Judge Isby ride into town a few hours ago, so I'm sure this will all be sorted out soon."</p><p></p><p>She replies, "I should go visit Jake and Chester, and let Ruby know that everything will be alright. After that I plan to take your advice. I haven't slept the last two nights, and it's taking it's toll. I do trust you. I know you'll respect this confidence as you have the others." "Will you, um, still want me to sit at your table next week?" Kate asked uncertainly. She wasn't sure what Conrad was thinking just now. Perhaps that he'd gotten into more than he wanted to by being around her.</p><p></p><p>He reaches across the table, avoiding the candle, and grasps onto her hands. "Why of course I do Katherine. You have been through so much, I had thought that your husband had died of illness....to have been murdered. And then for the law to cover it up? Shameful! Katherine, I have thought long on what we spoke of the other day. It was too soon, I shouldn't have told you my feelings. I can see that now, while your loss may have been last October but these recent events have pushed the memory to the forefront of today. It was selfish of me to have spoken of anything other than you and what you are going through. Please accept my apology."</p><p></p><p>She replies, "There's nothing to apologize for. How could you have known? I would rather have honesty between us, I'm tired of people hiding things from me and telling me lies. After today I think I can finally put it behind me. I had wanted to talk to Morgan Earp, I thought I would feel I had done something about how Tom died if I could do that. But it's not true. I did something by making sure his friend's life wasn't ruined. And I am doing something by building that ranch and by taking care of the people I care about. I had let the Earp's take my power away from me, and by moving on with my life, I take it back. </p><p></p><p>And the world doesn't revolve around me, after all," she said, lightening the mood. "It was soon, but it was honest, and I thank you for that. And for accepting that time will have to pass before I can answer you one way or another. And before this gets too serious, I should go to the Lucky Lady and talk to Ruby." She leaned forward, blew out the candle, and stood. "Oh, did my flower bring you any luck?" He smiles and replies "Why yes, it did as a matter of fact. I did very well at my table that night." "And tonight as well, I hope. Good evening, Conrad," she said with a smile and left the El Parador. </p><p></p><p>After they finish eating Ruby turns to Nanuet. "I don't sing tonight, Sonoma does, so I'm not really needed around here. Sundays are a less busy night for us. I'm going to take a walk and see Mr. Eastman, hopefully talk some sense into him. I'll be back in a bit. Oh and if you see Minerva, the new cleric, ask her where I can find her. I thought she might stop by for dinner. Please tell her I would like to talk to her if she's not too busy." Ruby excuses herself and walks leisurely to the Barker's home. She adjusts her dress, pinches her cheeks and flips her hair a few times, then knocks softly. Stanley Barker opens up the door and sees Ruby standing there. He invites her in. The Barker residence is a 20x30-foot single story clapboard building adjacent to the 15x20 foot photographic studio. The building appears to be divided into three separate rooms, a parlor, a combination kitchen/dining room and a bedroom. The furnishings are all made of either oak or maple and hand-knitted curtains cover the windows. An upright piano is along the right wall next to a wooden rack filled with sheet music. </p><p></p><p>There is a pile of bed linens neatly folded and on a chair in the main parlor near the couch that Ruby presumes that George is sleeping on during the visit. A quilting frame is sitting on the main table in the parlor with a partially finished quilt and needles on it. Stanley calls out "Helen, George, we have a visitor". </p><p></p><p>Minerva had spent the remainder of the afternoon settling herself and Luna into the Comstock House, moving furniture around and decorating the room to her personal preferences. The room has been made cozy with various tapestries and a colorful blanket on the bed. An unassembled loom sits in the corner and a basket filled with colorful yarns has been placed beside it. Centered on the bureau is an icon of the Goddess Minerva with lit candles on either side. And the tapestry bag containing Minerva's flute lays open on the bedside stand. The window is open and an empty perch sits beside it. Minerva hears a fluttering sound and turns just as Luna flies in the window. The small white owl sits on her perch clasping a small mole in her talons. </p><p></p><p>"My I see you've been busy too, Luna!" Why don't we wander over to the Lucky Lady and see if I can find myself a nice dinner too." Perhaps we'll see a friendly face or two while were out. " </p><p>She thinks of her friend Ruby and wonders if she has resolved her problem. Minerva grabs her cloak. She makes a small clicking sound with her tongue and Luna flutters over to land on her shoulder. She is rewarded with a kiss on the cheek, which Luna returns before they head out the door.</p><p></p><p>Kate’s exhaustion was catching up with her, so she hurried over to the Lucky Lady. She looked around inside. It was still early, so it was rather quiet. The lovely Spanish lady from the night before had returned. She looked content, so her sermon must have gone well. She saw Nanuet sitting over the remains of his dinner and approached. "Nanuet. I haven't seen you much these last few days. I don't suppose Ruby is here still?"</p><p></p><p>Nanuet replies, “Miss Kate, I have been trying to keep an eye on her since Mr. Jake has been jailed, but let me tell you, it is a chore! I think that she headed over to the Barker's to talk with that man, Mr. Eastman. That man who was here last night, was really excited to see Miss Ruby. I think she was supposed to marry him or something. Anyway, that is where she is now.”</p><p></p><p>Kate sat down and smiled. "Ruby never stays still for long, and keeping an eye on her is difficult at best. She's been on her own a long time, and done as she pleased. She's not used to having people watch out for her. You'll be relieved to know that my meeting with the Marshal went well. I'm certain Jake and Chester will be back with us tomorrow, and you can let Jake take over watching Ruby. Although who'll be watching Jake? It's probably best she take care of the situation with Mr. Eastman. There is no good in letting him think she is going to marry him. Better to clear it up right away."</p><p></p><p>Back at the Barker house Helen and George have now come out of the kitchen. Helen says, "Why Constance Grace, it is good to see you again. Would you care to have a seat in the parlor. Perhaps a cup of tea? Or if you'd prefer something cold some chilled water?" "Um, tea I guess." Ruby glances around before sitting uncomfortably on the edge of the couch. She smiles at the three of them staring at her before setting her gaze on George. "I'd like to talk to you for a bit, if you have the time." "Why yes Constance, we have so much to talk about." </p><p></p><p>Helen comes in with a tray that has only three teacups on it. She gestures to the quilt and frame on the table and says, "Stanley, please move your things." He gathers them up and carries them off into the bedroom and does not return. George sits on the couch near Ruby while Helen sits down on another chair in the parlor. "I'd really like to speak to you alone, Mr. Eastman." Ruby takes the teacup in her hand and turns her body towards him and away from Helen.</p><p></p><p>Helen speaks up "Miss West. Are you asking me to leave my own home? I think not! You've hurt my cousin's feeling before and I will not stand to see you do so again. Anything you have to say to him you can say in front of me!" "No, Mrs. Barker," Ruby replies slowly, while she glances at the woman, "I was not asking you to leave your own home, only give us some privacy. As far as I am concerned any further pain to your cousin has been done by you in writing to him and asking him to come here." Ruby turns her gaze back towards George. "Mr. Eastman, may I ask what your intentions are?"</p><p></p><p>He replies, "Why to take you back to New York and marry you of course! I can give you a life far greater than any gambler you may have met recently." Ruby inhaled deeply. "But why do you want to marry me? Surely there are more suitable wives out there for you." He replies, "I fell in love with you the day we were introduced. Seeing you now just confirms that, you've blossomed into a beautiful young woman, more than I could have ever hoped for." Helen interjects "Georgie, calm down."</p><p></p><p>Ruby starts getting that panicky look in her eyes and she stands. She looks at George's face and can see he is being sincere. This is more serious that I thought. "How can you love me, you don't even know me!" She starts to pace back and forth. 'Mr. Eastman, I don't know you anymore, not that I ever truly did, and I don't love you, isn't that enough to persuade you?" He exclaims "You will over time, we just need to be together!" </p><p></p><p>Before she can respond Helen interrupts and says "Miss. West, Thank you for stopping by. It is apparent that this will take longer than a short evening conversation will permit. Perhaps you and Georgie can discuss this tomorrow night over dinner. Melissa Smith serves a fine evening meal over at the Promise City Hotel." She replies, "I will agree to dinner, if Mr. Eastman agrees, so we can settle this misunderstanding."</p><p></p><p>He readily agrees. Helen says, "It's settled then. He will meet you at the Lucky Lady Saloon at 5:00 PM to escort you to your dinner. Thank you for stopping by Miss. West, it was good seeing you again." Helen stands and George then does the same. "Until 5:00." Ruby heads for the door and lets Helen open it for her. She walks out without saying another word. Ruby heads back to the Lucky Lady.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 2198162, member: 8530"] [B]Chapter 30, “The Proposal”, Sunday, March 12th, 1882:[/B] Ruby and Nanuet stay at the jail, chatting and playing cards with Jake and Chester. Ruby tells Jake about the new cleric in town, how nice she is and how she tried to get Ruby to go to church. They both have a good laugh over that. They lose track of time until Maria comes with the dinners for them. Ruby and Nanuet decide to leave the jail for the night. Before Ruby leaves she tells Jake she is going to try and take care of the Eastman problem tonight, if she can find him. She saw Kate with Conrad and decided not to bother them. If Kate had found something important she would find her. They head back to the Lucky Lady to have some dinner. Nanuet says, "Hey Miss Ruby, I don't like the way Jake was looking at me when I asked if you were OK there. I didn't mean any offense. Just looking out for you I guess. Do you think everything is OK? Don't want Mr. Jake or Chester to be mad at me." Ruby laughs and takes Nanuet's hand. "I like you looking out for me, I get in less trouble that way. I'm sure Jake appreciates you taking care of me when he can't. He's feeling a little bit lost being stuck in there with us out here. Don't worry, Jake thinks highly of you." She squeezes his hand before letting go. They walk into the dining room and Ruby looks around to see who is having dinner. Al Brower is dining with his business partners Pierre Jaquet and Alton Boyd. She sees Jake's occasional player, the wood elf Alfredo Garcia, dining with a female wood elf who she has not met before. Also in the room eating are a table of six men who look like ranchers, who she last saw at the Lucky Lady's grand opening on Thursday night. Tony Lucky and his players have not arrived yet for their Sunday night game. At the El Parador, Kate and Conrad have a rather quiet dinner. Near the end Booth says "I can see that you are tired, so I won't ask you to join me tonight at the Long Branch. But if you'd care to sit in a week from tonight I would appreciate having you at my table again." "I am tired. I wouldn't make good company tonight. But if you don't mind me losing your money again, I'll be glad to come next week." The Cantina was nearly empty, and Conrad had chosen a table well away from any other patrons. Kate waited until Dorita had brought them something to eat. "Settle in, this is a long story," she warned him. "And you may be sorry you asked once you know it all." She reached into her handbag and pulled out a candle and a small bit of power she had gotten from Mr. Gonzales. She lit the candle and pinched the powder into the flame and spoke a word. "There, now we can speak privately." Kate then launched into the story of how Jake and Chester were arrested, what the excuse was and why. She then told the longer story of her husband's death, the lies she was told, and eventually her foolish trip to Tombstone looking for Morgan Earp. How she had helped Tucker run, and that she had gone to Boston today to get the evidence she needed, which was why she had been back in her mourning clothes. She left out having seen Tucker there and any details of what they had done, leaving it simply that she had needed to collect some things from Boston. "I know you understand that this must never go beyond us. I think everything will be alright now, but if you're going to be around me, you should know." Booth listens to Kate without interruption. When she is finished he replies, "Thank you for sharing that all with me. I appreciate your trust in me. I would suggest that you spend the rest of the night in your room, you have done far more in one day than most people do in a week. And I'm sure that your friends will appreciate what you've done for them. I saw Judge Isby ride into town a few hours ago, so I'm sure this will all be sorted out soon." She replies, "I should go visit Jake and Chester, and let Ruby know that everything will be alright. After that I plan to take your advice. I haven't slept the last two nights, and it's taking it's toll. I do trust you. I know you'll respect this confidence as you have the others." "Will you, um, still want me to sit at your table next week?" Kate asked uncertainly. She wasn't sure what Conrad was thinking just now. Perhaps that he'd gotten into more than he wanted to by being around her. He reaches across the table, avoiding the candle, and grasps onto her hands. "Why of course I do Katherine. You have been through so much, I had thought that your husband had died of illness....to have been murdered. And then for the law to cover it up? Shameful! Katherine, I have thought long on what we spoke of the other day. It was too soon, I shouldn't have told you my feelings. I can see that now, while your loss may have been last October but these recent events have pushed the memory to the forefront of today. It was selfish of me to have spoken of anything other than you and what you are going through. Please accept my apology." She replies, "There's nothing to apologize for. How could you have known? I would rather have honesty between us, I'm tired of people hiding things from me and telling me lies. After today I think I can finally put it behind me. I had wanted to talk to Morgan Earp, I thought I would feel I had done something about how Tom died if I could do that. But it's not true. I did something by making sure his friend's life wasn't ruined. And I am doing something by building that ranch and by taking care of the people I care about. I had let the Earp's take my power away from me, and by moving on with my life, I take it back. And the world doesn't revolve around me, after all," she said, lightening the mood. "It was soon, but it was honest, and I thank you for that. And for accepting that time will have to pass before I can answer you one way or another. And before this gets too serious, I should go to the Lucky Lady and talk to Ruby." She leaned forward, blew out the candle, and stood. "Oh, did my flower bring you any luck?" He smiles and replies "Why yes, it did as a matter of fact. I did very well at my table that night." "And tonight as well, I hope. Good evening, Conrad," she said with a smile and left the El Parador. After they finish eating Ruby turns to Nanuet. "I don't sing tonight, Sonoma does, so I'm not really needed around here. Sundays are a less busy night for us. I'm going to take a walk and see Mr. Eastman, hopefully talk some sense into him. I'll be back in a bit. Oh and if you see Minerva, the new cleric, ask her where I can find her. I thought she might stop by for dinner. Please tell her I would like to talk to her if she's not too busy." Ruby excuses herself and walks leisurely to the Barker's home. She adjusts her dress, pinches her cheeks and flips her hair a few times, then knocks softly. Stanley Barker opens up the door and sees Ruby standing there. He invites her in. The Barker residence is a 20x30-foot single story clapboard building adjacent to the 15x20 foot photographic studio. The building appears to be divided into three separate rooms, a parlor, a combination kitchen/dining room and a bedroom. The furnishings are all made of either oak or maple and hand-knitted curtains cover the windows. An upright piano is along the right wall next to a wooden rack filled with sheet music. There is a pile of bed linens neatly folded and on a chair in the main parlor near the couch that Ruby presumes that George is sleeping on during the visit. A quilting frame is sitting on the main table in the parlor with a partially finished quilt and needles on it. Stanley calls out "Helen, George, we have a visitor". Minerva had spent the remainder of the afternoon settling herself and Luna into the Comstock House, moving furniture around and decorating the room to her personal preferences. The room has been made cozy with various tapestries and a colorful blanket on the bed. An unassembled loom sits in the corner and a basket filled with colorful yarns has been placed beside it. Centered on the bureau is an icon of the Goddess Minerva with lit candles on either side. And the tapestry bag containing Minerva's flute lays open on the bedside stand. The window is open and an empty perch sits beside it. Minerva hears a fluttering sound and turns just as Luna flies in the window. The small white owl sits on her perch clasping a small mole in her talons. "My I see you've been busy too, Luna!" Why don't we wander over to the Lucky Lady and see if I can find myself a nice dinner too." Perhaps we'll see a friendly face or two while were out. " She thinks of her friend Ruby and wonders if she has resolved her problem. Minerva grabs her cloak. She makes a small clicking sound with her tongue and Luna flutters over to land on her shoulder. She is rewarded with a kiss on the cheek, which Luna returns before they head out the door. Kate’s exhaustion was catching up with her, so she hurried over to the Lucky Lady. She looked around inside. It was still early, so it was rather quiet. The lovely Spanish lady from the night before had returned. She looked content, so her sermon must have gone well. She saw Nanuet sitting over the remains of his dinner and approached. "Nanuet. I haven't seen you much these last few days. I don't suppose Ruby is here still?" Nanuet replies, “Miss Kate, I have been trying to keep an eye on her since Mr. Jake has been jailed, but let me tell you, it is a chore! I think that she headed over to the Barker's to talk with that man, Mr. Eastman. That man who was here last night, was really excited to see Miss Ruby. I think she was supposed to marry him or something. Anyway, that is where she is now.” Kate sat down and smiled. "Ruby never stays still for long, and keeping an eye on her is difficult at best. She's been on her own a long time, and done as she pleased. She's not used to having people watch out for her. You'll be relieved to know that my meeting with the Marshal went well. I'm certain Jake and Chester will be back with us tomorrow, and you can let Jake take over watching Ruby. Although who'll be watching Jake? It's probably best she take care of the situation with Mr. Eastman. There is no good in letting him think she is going to marry him. Better to clear it up right away." Back at the Barker house Helen and George have now come out of the kitchen. Helen says, "Why Constance Grace, it is good to see you again. Would you care to have a seat in the parlor. Perhaps a cup of tea? Or if you'd prefer something cold some chilled water?" "Um, tea I guess." Ruby glances around before sitting uncomfortably on the edge of the couch. She smiles at the three of them staring at her before setting her gaze on George. "I'd like to talk to you for a bit, if you have the time." "Why yes Constance, we have so much to talk about." Helen comes in with a tray that has only three teacups on it. She gestures to the quilt and frame on the table and says, "Stanley, please move your things." He gathers them up and carries them off into the bedroom and does not return. George sits on the couch near Ruby while Helen sits down on another chair in the parlor. "I'd really like to speak to you alone, Mr. Eastman." Ruby takes the teacup in her hand and turns her body towards him and away from Helen. Helen speaks up "Miss West. Are you asking me to leave my own home? I think not! You've hurt my cousin's feeling before and I will not stand to see you do so again. Anything you have to say to him you can say in front of me!" "No, Mrs. Barker," Ruby replies slowly, while she glances at the woman, "I was not asking you to leave your own home, only give us some privacy. As far as I am concerned any further pain to your cousin has been done by you in writing to him and asking him to come here." Ruby turns her gaze back towards George. "Mr. Eastman, may I ask what your intentions are?" He replies, "Why to take you back to New York and marry you of course! I can give you a life far greater than any gambler you may have met recently." Ruby inhaled deeply. "But why do you want to marry me? Surely there are more suitable wives out there for you." He replies, "I fell in love with you the day we were introduced. Seeing you now just confirms that, you've blossomed into a beautiful young woman, more than I could have ever hoped for." Helen interjects "Georgie, calm down." Ruby starts getting that panicky look in her eyes and she stands. She looks at George's face and can see he is being sincere. This is more serious that I thought. "How can you love me, you don't even know me!" She starts to pace back and forth. 'Mr. Eastman, I don't know you anymore, not that I ever truly did, and I don't love you, isn't that enough to persuade you?" He exclaims "You will over time, we just need to be together!" Before she can respond Helen interrupts and says "Miss. West, Thank you for stopping by. It is apparent that this will take longer than a short evening conversation will permit. Perhaps you and Georgie can discuss this tomorrow night over dinner. Melissa Smith serves a fine evening meal over at the Promise City Hotel." She replies, "I will agree to dinner, if Mr. Eastman agrees, so we can settle this misunderstanding." He readily agrees. Helen says, "It's settled then. He will meet you at the Lucky Lady Saloon at 5:00 PM to escort you to your dinner. Thank you for stopping by Miss. West, it was good seeing you again." Helen stands and George then does the same. "Until 5:00." Ruby heads for the door and lets Helen open it for her. She walks out without saying another word. Ruby heads back to the Lucky Lady. [/QUOTE]
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