Dreams of a Kitten by Edward Drobinski - HTML preview

Dreams of a Kitten

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came at a cost. Virgil and Morgan were wounded, and the town of

Tombstone would never be the same.

That gunfight became one of the most famous events in the

history of the Wild West, and it solidified our reputation as

lawmen who were not to be trifled with."

Doc Holliday paused for a moment, then continued with another

tale. "Now, let me tell you about a lesser known adventure that

took place in Dodge City, Kansas. It was the summer of 1878, and

Dodge City was a bustling frontier town filled with cowboys,

gamblers, and outlaws.

One evening, I was playing poker in a saloon when a notorious

outlaw named Johnny Ringo walked in. Ringo was known for his

quick temper and deadly aim, and he had a reputation for causing

trouble. As fate would have it, Ringo decided to challenge me to

a duel.

The saloon fell silent as we stepped outside into the dusty

street. The townsfolk gathered to watch, their eyes filled with

anticipation. Ringo and I faced each other, our hands hovering

over our guns. The tension was palpable, and time seemed to

stand still.

In a flash, Ringo drew his gun, but I was quicker. My shot rang

out, and Ringo's gun flew from his hand. He staggered back,