The very next morning, Wyatt came to Josephine’s hotel room. His knocking awoke her from her slumber. She arose and answered the door, pleased to find her man standing before her.
“Sadie,” he said, “I have important business to attend to. It’s likely to be extremely dangerous. Some very bad men who want my brothers and me dead are waiting for us down at the O.K. Corral. There may be gunplay. I hope not, but we’re prepared for the worst.”
“Will Doc be with you?” she asked.
“Yes,” said Wyatt.
“Good,” she said. “Tell him I said to keep you safe.”
“I have to go now. Stay here in your room and you should be safe. If anyone comes knocking, don’t answer the door, no matter who it is. Do you understand?”
“Yes,” she said. “Wyatt, I’m frightened.”
He took her in his arms, and he kissed her li
