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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 2257288" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chapter 35, “Dinner Conversations”, Monday, March 13th, 1882:</strong></p><p></p><p>Ruby takes a seat downstairs in the main room, waiting for George Eastman to show up. Eastman arrives at the main doorway. He has a bouquet of flowers in his hand, which he gives to Ruby. He takes Ruby's arm and walks her the whole one block south on Allen Street between the Lucky Lady and Promise City Hotel and Cafe. A table has been prepared for them in advance, with a fine embroidered tablecloth, candles, and better than usual china and silverware. Ruby notes that the tables in the room have also been rearranged to give their table more privacy. </p><p></p><p>He has also pre-ordered the meal, the main entree is a roasted chicken prepared with a wine sauce. A very expensive bottle of wine is brought to the table. Ruby let George lead her to dinner and do most of the talking at first. She was impressed by the surroundings and getting treated so well and was actually enjoying herself. And while she looked forward to seeing Jake she knew that she only had a little time before he would be leaving her again and she dreaded it. So, she would take her time with dinner and put it off a little longer. </p><p></p><p>Ruby raises her glass of wine to her lips and takes a sip. "Well, Mr. Eastman, you certainly know how to impress a girl. Why don't you tell me of some of your adventures, your travels. I admit I have a weakness for the exotic." Ruby let George lead her to dinner and do most of the talking at first. She was impressed by the surroundings and getting treated so well and was actually enjoying herself. And while she looked forward to seeing Jake she knew that she only had a little time before he would be leaving her again and she dreaded it. So, she would take her time with dinner and put it off a little longer. </p><p></p><p>Ruby raises her glass of wine to her lips and takes a sip. "Well, Mr. Eastman, you certainly know how to impress a girl. Why don't you tell me of some of your adventures, your travels. I admit I have a weakness for the exotic." He goes on at length about his world travels, the various counties he has been to and the many things that he has seen. "Well, I must admit to being slightly jealous of your grand adventures. You've done so much in your young life and you are very accomplished." Ruby drinks down her wine. "I just don't see why you would want or need me in your life." She puts her hand on his, "And I'm sure you have women vying for your attentions everywhere you go."</p><p> </p><p>He replies, "Constance, you are the only woman I can think of. And as I told you before, my wandering days are over. The photographic plate business has been very rewarding for me and I am now expanding into the production of cameras. Constance, I am not just talking about machines for professionals to use. I have this vision of making the camera affordable for every household to own one! Constance Grace, we will have more money from this than you ever dreamed of. I can give you the life that you have always wanted!"</p><p></p><p>"The life I always wanted? I don't even know what that is anymore," she replied quietly. Ruby's glass had been refilled and she took another sip. "Please tell me George, what would our life be like?" He states, "Why we could live anywhere you wanted to. Manhattan, Albany, Rochester, the Hamptons, any where you wished to in New York state. And we would travel to Europe every year, visit the art museums and historic cities. And we would be part of the society crowd. You could have servants to do whatever you didn't wish to do yourself and you would never have to work again. And your singing, we could build our own concert hall where you could perform whenever you wished! How does that sound Constance Grace?"</p><p></p><p>"It sounds wonderful actually," she said quietly, "Except for the society part. That's why I left home, all the back stabbers and people being fake. I'm sure you know what I mean. I have no intention on returning to that." Ruby had finally found something she could argue against not wanting. And it was true, there was no way she was ever going back to that.</p><p></p><p>He exclaims, "That's fine, I could do without the society part as well. They probably wouldn't support my ideas anyway, preferring to keep photography to those who can now afford it instead of providing it to the masses. I also have ideas about running my factory that the elite of society would never agree with, sharing the profits with the workers for instance. So how does that sound Constance Grace, mansions, servants, world travel, your own concert hall in Manhattan and a man who truly loves you." She says, "George, I have to be honest with you. It does sound good, more than good really. But, I'm sure Helen has told you, I have a boyfriend."</p><p></p><p>He replies, "Well of course you do. A beautiful woman like you is sure to have attracted lots of boyfriends over the years. But that was because you had given up on me. My fault, running off around the world like I did, I don't blame you for not waiting. But I'm back now and asking for your hand in marriage. Can this boyfriend of yours offer you what I have?"</p><p></p><p>"No, he can offer me none of it." Ruby blushed and then was silent for a few moments. There were things that Jake could offer her that George never could. But Ruby had no guarantee that Jake would even come back from Tucson, just as before. And he was the one who that very day had said he wasn't sure how long they could make things work. "George, I have to go now." She stands. "Thank you so much for the lovely dinner." She turns to walk away then pauses and turns back. "Helen said you were in town for a week. Maybe we could have dinner again? I need time to think and maybe spend some time with you." He stands and calls out "I understand Constance. Yes, I plan to stay for the next week or so. Good night."</p><p></p><p>Jake waits impatiently at the Lucky Lady for Ruby to return. Ruby closed her eyes and paused, briefly, but continued to walk out. She had hoped that Mr. Eastman would not want to see her again and she knew she was not as forceful as she should have been. She made her way back to the Lucky Lady and looked around for Jake. What she really needed at that moment was him to be his absolutely charming self, the one that she was crazy about and adored, so she could put George Eastman and his fortune and servants and mansions out of her mind.</p><p></p><p>Jake sees Ruby come into the Lucky Lady with a look of concern on her face. Not good he thinks. To him it appears that she consciously removes that expression before looking around the room. Even worse he thinks. Jake waves and gets up to greet her. "Ruby West, you are positively dazzling. I picture you in my mind when you are away from me, and wonder if that beautiful woman in my head can be real. I must be imagining her. Then when I see you again I realize just how paltry my imagination is." Jake offers her his hand. "What can I do to make my princess happy?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby takes Jake's hand and smiles at him. "Just stay with me and I'll be happy," she continues quickly, "I mean, for tonight anyway. And be your wonderfully charming self, so I have a fresh reminder while you're gone." Ruby looks into Jake's eyes, "And promise me you'll come back as soon as you can." </p><p></p><p>Ruby could see a look of question on Jake's face, although he was trying to hide it. "I don't think Mr. Eastman will be a problem anymore," she lied. "Nothing for you to worry about any way." She avoided his gaze as she spoke but looked up at him at the end. "He doesn't offer me anything I need. So, why don't you spend the night telling me why you'll miss me when you're away?"</p><p></p><p>Nothing you need, huh." Jake runs his hand through his hair and scratches the back of his neck. "Nothing for ol' Jake to be fretting about, eh?" Jake stands close and faces her. He traces a finger along her lips while looking in her eyes. "If everything is fine then princess I won't trouble you with my silly questions." </p><p></p><p>Jake puts his arm around her and escorts Ruby to the corner of the room. "I won't be gone a hour longer than absolutely necessary." He sits and puts her on his lap. "Tell you ALL the reasons why I'll miss you? I better get started, the stage leaves early in the morning." Jake glibly entertains her with his admiration for a while and finally gets to, "... and the cute way you bite your lip or pull on your hair when you are nervous. Ruby West you are intoxicating, just watching you lifts my soul. I think you are addicting too, but a much finer flower than any poppy could be." Jake's eyes go unfocused for a moment looking beyond her, "I'm a fool for leaving, but Silver Jake Cook stands by his friends." </p><p></p><p>The words seem to come out of his lips before he realized he said them. There is the slightest shake of his head and his eyes come back to look at hers. "I'll miss you because you light up the world, for without you it would be a dimmer place indeed." Jake places his free hand on her dress between her breasts. "What is in there girl, what could possibly be in that heart that makes poor Jake so crazy?" He then moves his hand to her mouth, putting fingers on her lips to keep her from answering. "No don't speak yet." </p><p></p><p>He gives her a soft kiss. Then he says quietly, "Damn you Ruby West, you are like the very air I breath. Sometimes I'm afraid if I don't have you I'll suffocate." Jake sighs. "Where was I, ah yes, did you know the sound of your laughter is like the sweetest wind chimes tinkling in the spring breeze..."</p><p></p><p>Ruby didn't hear one word Jake said after that. She didn't care if it was true or he was only saying it to make her feel good or to get what he wanted. It sounded sincere enough for her and it felt true. Jake may not know the truth, but I'm going to make him realize it and feel it like I do. The night went by with them barely noticing anyone else and it wasn't long before their bed called to them. </p><p></p><p>About fifteen minutes before six o'clock Kate went downstairs from her room into the Cantina. Inside her handbag she had a candle an another pinch of the powder that would give privacy. Chester would come in for dinner and she could tell her story for the last time. It was a relief actually, to know she wouldn't have to go through it again, at least not for a long time. </p><p></p><p>Kate had been expecting Ruby today as well, but she hadn't come. But she and Jake had been apart for several days, and she probably wanted to spend time with him. The details of her trip to Boston could wait. </p><p></p><p>Chester came in and Kate smiled and waved him over, then lit the candle and sprinkled the powder over the flame. He was the last one of her friends who had still been in the El Parador. She did not want to live at the Lucky Lady, but she keenly felt the separation from the others. She supposed it was something she would just have to get used to. </p><p></p><p>He says, "Good evening, Katherine. What's with the candle?" She replies, "It's something to keep our conversation private." "I see. I guess there's more to the story than what you've told the Marshall." Once Chester was seated and Dorita had brought them each an overflowing plate Kate said, "I know I don't have to tell you, but I want you to understand what happened. And I do appreciate your patience. You sat in jail for days and are still willing to let me keep my secrets. But keeping them hasn't protected you from them, so you might as well know."</p><p></p><p>Chester says, "Jake told me the bank thing had something to do with you. The Marshall used us as a prod to get what he wanted from you. I admit, I was worried. Wyatt said that he could steer Judge Isby into finding us guilty. I didn't fancy going to prison again. Didn't enjoy that one bit. But now, you've made your peace with the Earps?"</p><p></p><p>She says, "I....uh, you're been to prison?" He replies, "Well, the stockade really. You remember Lt. Gamble? When he was my sergeant, we didn't get along, as you probably could've guessed. Anyway, we were arguing and I punched him a couple times. So I got court-martialed, and spent a couple months in the stockade. Then I got a dishonorable discharge. That's basically the reason I came to Arizona." </p><p></p><p>A little less confident than she'd been a moment before, Kate quickly sketched in the truth of how Tom died, and the fact that she had helped Tucker run from Tombstone. She liberally left out details from her trip to Boston, telling him only that she needed to go there to get letters from her parents that would prove Tucker was gone. "As for making peace with the Earps, I had already made mine. Wyatt assured me we can consider the matter closed, but he has four brothers that I don't trust. Only time will tell if they've made their peace with me."</p><p></p><p>"Isn't Morgan the one you bandaged when we got ambushed? You save his life and he isn't man enough to tell you the truth?" Chester shakes his head. "From what I've seen and what you've told me, it's good that Tucker is in Europe. These Earps don't seem to care about justice. Thank you for telling me this, Katherine. It must be hard."</p><p></p><p>She says, "It has been, but it's been getting better. Yes, that was Morgan I bandaged that day. After Nanuet healed him he woke for just a moment, and when he saw me he said "I'm sorry," before he passed out. It's the only word I've ever had from him. I didn't understand it then, not until Ruby told me what she and Jake had learned in Tombstone. Then a lot of things fell in place. But I'm done letting the Earps drag me into the past. It's time to get on with life. Tom would want that, not to have me obsessing about how he died." Kate and Chester finished the dinner, then she sent him off to the Lucky Lady. </p><p></p><p>She didn't work in Monday nights anymore, and Ruby would want to spend her time with Jake tonight. Ginnie was amusing herself in the Cantina, so Kate went upstairs to spend the evening with Mr. Gonzales. His room is empty and Kate finds a note on the wall reading "I will see you tomorrow my little birds".</p><p></p><p>Luc made himself busy this day. He had a lot on his mind. He was up late cleaning the saloon the night before. He was going on only a few hours sleep. He went to bed the night before in a haze. He lay on the bed a few minutes before sleep took him. Before he fell asleep, he would have bet money he saw someone sitting in the corner of his room.... with feathers on. Luc couldn't get the image out of his head. There was something familiar about the whole thing. " I'm just going nuts I think." Luc said to himself as he stood out back and light a smoke.</p><p></p><p>It's a fairly quiet Monday night at the Lucky Lady Dance Hall and Saloon. Both poker games go well with a fair amount of money for the house. Sonoma provides signing and Clarisse Townsend comes in for two sets as well. A few people who still have coupons from the prior week's paper stop by to redeem them. Chopido and Caine come in near the end of the evening and sit at a table. Caine asks Sonoma which gambler is Job and then spends the next half-hour watching him from across the room.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 2257288, member: 8530"] [B]Chapter 35, “Dinner Conversations”, Monday, March 13th, 1882:[/B] Ruby takes a seat downstairs in the main room, waiting for George Eastman to show up. Eastman arrives at the main doorway. He has a bouquet of flowers in his hand, which he gives to Ruby. He takes Ruby's arm and walks her the whole one block south on Allen Street between the Lucky Lady and Promise City Hotel and Cafe. A table has been prepared for them in advance, with a fine embroidered tablecloth, candles, and better than usual china and silverware. Ruby notes that the tables in the room have also been rearranged to give their table more privacy. He has also pre-ordered the meal, the main entree is a roasted chicken prepared with a wine sauce. A very expensive bottle of wine is brought to the table. Ruby let George lead her to dinner and do most of the talking at first. She was impressed by the surroundings and getting treated so well and was actually enjoying herself. And while she looked forward to seeing Jake she knew that she only had a little time before he would be leaving her again and she dreaded it. So, she would take her time with dinner and put it off a little longer. Ruby raises her glass of wine to her lips and takes a sip. "Well, Mr. Eastman, you certainly know how to impress a girl. Why don't you tell me of some of your adventures, your travels. I admit I have a weakness for the exotic." Ruby let George lead her to dinner and do most of the talking at first. She was impressed by the surroundings and getting treated so well and was actually enjoying herself. And while she looked forward to seeing Jake she knew that she only had a little time before he would be leaving her again and she dreaded it. So, she would take her time with dinner and put it off a little longer. Ruby raises her glass of wine to her lips and takes a sip. "Well, Mr. Eastman, you certainly know how to impress a girl. Why don't you tell me of some of your adventures, your travels. I admit I have a weakness for the exotic." He goes on at length about his world travels, the various counties he has been to and the many things that he has seen. "Well, I must admit to being slightly jealous of your grand adventures. You've done so much in your young life and you are very accomplished." Ruby drinks down her wine. "I just don't see why you would want or need me in your life." She puts her hand on his, "And I'm sure you have women vying for your attentions everywhere you go." He replies, "Constance, you are the only woman I can think of. And as I told you before, my wandering days are over. The photographic plate business has been very rewarding for me and I am now expanding into the production of cameras. Constance, I am not just talking about machines for professionals to use. I have this vision of making the camera affordable for every household to own one! Constance Grace, we will have more money from this than you ever dreamed of. I can give you the life that you have always wanted!" "The life I always wanted? I don't even know what that is anymore," she replied quietly. Ruby's glass had been refilled and she took another sip. "Please tell me George, what would our life be like?" He states, "Why we could live anywhere you wanted to. Manhattan, Albany, Rochester, the Hamptons, any where you wished to in New York state. And we would travel to Europe every year, visit the art museums and historic cities. And we would be part of the society crowd. You could have servants to do whatever you didn't wish to do yourself and you would never have to work again. And your singing, we could build our own concert hall where you could perform whenever you wished! How does that sound Constance Grace?" "It sounds wonderful actually," she said quietly, "Except for the society part. That's why I left home, all the back stabbers and people being fake. I'm sure you know what I mean. I have no intention on returning to that." Ruby had finally found something she could argue against not wanting. And it was true, there was no way she was ever going back to that. He exclaims, "That's fine, I could do without the society part as well. They probably wouldn't support my ideas anyway, preferring to keep photography to those who can now afford it instead of providing it to the masses. I also have ideas about running my factory that the elite of society would never agree with, sharing the profits with the workers for instance. So how does that sound Constance Grace, mansions, servants, world travel, your own concert hall in Manhattan and a man who truly loves you." She says, "George, I have to be honest with you. It does sound good, more than good really. But, I'm sure Helen has told you, I have a boyfriend." He replies, "Well of course you do. A beautiful woman like you is sure to have attracted lots of boyfriends over the years. But that was because you had given up on me. My fault, running off around the world like I did, I don't blame you for not waiting. But I'm back now and asking for your hand in marriage. Can this boyfriend of yours offer you what I have?" "No, he can offer me none of it." Ruby blushed and then was silent for a few moments. There were things that Jake could offer her that George never could. But Ruby had no guarantee that Jake would even come back from Tucson, just as before. And he was the one who that very day had said he wasn't sure how long they could make things work. "George, I have to go now." She stands. "Thank you so much for the lovely dinner." She turns to walk away then pauses and turns back. "Helen said you were in town for a week. Maybe we could have dinner again? I need time to think and maybe spend some time with you." He stands and calls out "I understand Constance. Yes, I plan to stay for the next week or so. Good night." Jake waits impatiently at the Lucky Lady for Ruby to return. Ruby closed her eyes and paused, briefly, but continued to walk out. She had hoped that Mr. Eastman would not want to see her again and she knew she was not as forceful as she should have been. She made her way back to the Lucky Lady and looked around for Jake. What she really needed at that moment was him to be his absolutely charming self, the one that she was crazy about and adored, so she could put George Eastman and his fortune and servants and mansions out of her mind. Jake sees Ruby come into the Lucky Lady with a look of concern on her face. Not good he thinks. To him it appears that she consciously removes that expression before looking around the room. Even worse he thinks. Jake waves and gets up to greet her. "Ruby West, you are positively dazzling. I picture you in my mind when you are away from me, and wonder if that beautiful woman in my head can be real. I must be imagining her. Then when I see you again I realize just how paltry my imagination is." Jake offers her his hand. "What can I do to make my princess happy?" Ruby takes Jake's hand and smiles at him. "Just stay with me and I'll be happy," she continues quickly, "I mean, for tonight anyway. And be your wonderfully charming self, so I have a fresh reminder while you're gone." Ruby looks into Jake's eyes, "And promise me you'll come back as soon as you can." Ruby could see a look of question on Jake's face, although he was trying to hide it. "I don't think Mr. Eastman will be a problem anymore," she lied. "Nothing for you to worry about any way." She avoided his gaze as she spoke but looked up at him at the end. "He doesn't offer me anything I need. So, why don't you spend the night telling me why you'll miss me when you're away?" Nothing you need, huh." Jake runs his hand through his hair and scratches the back of his neck. "Nothing for ol' Jake to be fretting about, eh?" Jake stands close and faces her. He traces a finger along her lips while looking in her eyes. "If everything is fine then princess I won't trouble you with my silly questions." Jake puts his arm around her and escorts Ruby to the corner of the room. "I won't be gone a hour longer than absolutely necessary." He sits and puts her on his lap. "Tell you ALL the reasons why I'll miss you? I better get started, the stage leaves early in the morning." Jake glibly entertains her with his admiration for a while and finally gets to, "... and the cute way you bite your lip or pull on your hair when you are nervous. Ruby West you are intoxicating, just watching you lifts my soul. I think you are addicting too, but a much finer flower than any poppy could be." Jake's eyes go unfocused for a moment looking beyond her, "I'm a fool for leaving, but Silver Jake Cook stands by his friends." The words seem to come out of his lips before he realized he said them. There is the slightest shake of his head and his eyes come back to look at hers. "I'll miss you because you light up the world, for without you it would be a dimmer place indeed." Jake places his free hand on her dress between her breasts. "What is in there girl, what could possibly be in that heart that makes poor Jake so crazy?" He then moves his hand to her mouth, putting fingers on her lips to keep her from answering. "No don't speak yet." He gives her a soft kiss. Then he says quietly, "Damn you Ruby West, you are like the very air I breath. Sometimes I'm afraid if I don't have you I'll suffocate." Jake sighs. "Where was I, ah yes, did you know the sound of your laughter is like the sweetest wind chimes tinkling in the spring breeze..." Ruby didn't hear one word Jake said after that. She didn't care if it was true or he was only saying it to make her feel good or to get what he wanted. It sounded sincere enough for her and it felt true. Jake may not know the truth, but I'm going to make him realize it and feel it like I do. The night went by with them barely noticing anyone else and it wasn't long before their bed called to them. About fifteen minutes before six o'clock Kate went downstairs from her room into the Cantina. Inside her handbag she had a candle an another pinch of the powder that would give privacy. Chester would come in for dinner and she could tell her story for the last time. It was a relief actually, to know she wouldn't have to go through it again, at least not for a long time. Kate had been expecting Ruby today as well, but she hadn't come. But she and Jake had been apart for several days, and she probably wanted to spend time with him. The details of her trip to Boston could wait. Chester came in and Kate smiled and waved him over, then lit the candle and sprinkled the powder over the flame. He was the last one of her friends who had still been in the El Parador. She did not want to live at the Lucky Lady, but she keenly felt the separation from the others. She supposed it was something she would just have to get used to. He says, "Good evening, Katherine. What's with the candle?" She replies, "It's something to keep our conversation private." "I see. I guess there's more to the story than what you've told the Marshall." Once Chester was seated and Dorita had brought them each an overflowing plate Kate said, "I know I don't have to tell you, but I want you to understand what happened. And I do appreciate your patience. You sat in jail for days and are still willing to let me keep my secrets. But keeping them hasn't protected you from them, so you might as well know." Chester says, "Jake told me the bank thing had something to do with you. The Marshall used us as a prod to get what he wanted from you. I admit, I was worried. Wyatt said that he could steer Judge Isby into finding us guilty. I didn't fancy going to prison again. Didn't enjoy that one bit. But now, you've made your peace with the Earps?" She says, "I....uh, you're been to prison?" He replies, "Well, the stockade really. You remember Lt. Gamble? When he was my sergeant, we didn't get along, as you probably could've guessed. Anyway, we were arguing and I punched him a couple times. So I got court-martialed, and spent a couple months in the stockade. Then I got a dishonorable discharge. That's basically the reason I came to Arizona." A little less confident than she'd been a moment before, Kate quickly sketched in the truth of how Tom died, and the fact that she had helped Tucker run from Tombstone. She liberally left out details from her trip to Boston, telling him only that she needed to go there to get letters from her parents that would prove Tucker was gone. "As for making peace with the Earps, I had already made mine. Wyatt assured me we can consider the matter closed, but he has four brothers that I don't trust. Only time will tell if they've made their peace with me." "Isn't Morgan the one you bandaged when we got ambushed? You save his life and he isn't man enough to tell you the truth?" Chester shakes his head. "From what I've seen and what you've told me, it's good that Tucker is in Europe. These Earps don't seem to care about justice. Thank you for telling me this, Katherine. It must be hard." She says, "It has been, but it's been getting better. Yes, that was Morgan I bandaged that day. After Nanuet healed him he woke for just a moment, and when he saw me he said "I'm sorry," before he passed out. It's the only word I've ever had from him. I didn't understand it then, not until Ruby told me what she and Jake had learned in Tombstone. Then a lot of things fell in place. But I'm done letting the Earps drag me into the past. It's time to get on with life. Tom would want that, not to have me obsessing about how he died." Kate and Chester finished the dinner, then she sent him off to the Lucky Lady. She didn't work in Monday nights anymore, and Ruby would want to spend her time with Jake tonight. Ginnie was amusing herself in the Cantina, so Kate went upstairs to spend the evening with Mr. Gonzales. His room is empty and Kate finds a note on the wall reading "I will see you tomorrow my little birds". Luc made himself busy this day. He had a lot on his mind. He was up late cleaning the saloon the night before. He was going on only a few hours sleep. He went to bed the night before in a haze. He lay on the bed a few minutes before sleep took him. Before he fell asleep, he would have bet money he saw someone sitting in the corner of his room.... with feathers on. Luc couldn't get the image out of his head. There was something familiar about the whole thing. " I'm just going nuts I think." Luc said to himself as he stood out back and light a smoke. It's a fairly quiet Monday night at the Lucky Lady Dance Hall and Saloon. Both poker games go well with a fair amount of money for the house. Sonoma provides signing and Clarisse Townsend comes in for two sets as well. A few people who still have coupons from the prior week's paper stop by to redeem them. Chopido and Caine come in near the end of the evening and sit at a table. Caine asks Sonoma which gambler is Job and then spends the next half-hour watching him from across the room. [/QUOTE]
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