Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-02-26
Good night" said Fenlon.


"'Plan plots not dwellings
through Fenlohs brain. without
seconds delay he thanked the stran
and accepted. The two moved d-fuF1
street to the door Of the Sailors Re-
They passed the policeman, who (
ed but said nothing. Then I'enion
COMPANION showed open the door IN
q foul place reeking with the odor
liquor, dirt and stale tobacco. Fenlon
eyes swiftly took in the scene; the row
OF tables, many already filed with .
motley crew OF steaming, filtpy men IN
all the revolving stages Of intoxicatiOn.
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the room came the clip Of chips and the
chink OF money. Occasionally an oath
rang out. The two approached the bar.
"Whatll you hav', sir?" asked the
man who was standing for the drinks.
"A rye high-ba said Fenlon, Won
dering what the customary beverage
was in such a place.
"Grmme the same and make It
strong, Jimmy" lemons companion
leaned sideways against the bar. Fen
lon turned his back completely While
the drinks were being mixed he still
looked over the place curiously, half
immensely Interested.
Jimmy set down the glasses; both
men Strengthened up
Here's how" said the big man, cor
daily.
Fenlon inclined his head and raised
his glass Their elbows crooked. Jack
took SLOW swallow Finding the whis-
ky not very bad, he emptied the glass.
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the man.
Fenlon shook his head he could not
stand for another.
This 'ere's a queer Joint" continued
the big man. with great sociability
wiping his mouth with the back of a
huge red hand. Fenlon was anxious to
get away, Something queer was going
on in his head. He wanted fresh air
badly. AT the same time he felt that it
was unwise 30 appear in hurry.
at is unusual" he stammered.
"Hain't 1t, agreed the other, amiable
at this discovery Of their united judg-
ment. Your nit pard."
Fenlon saw the fellows great hand
extend toward him. He watched follow
Ing the move with his eyes cautiously
for that hand was coming miles to
reach him. And all at once every light
In the place began flying about in a mad
dance; even the loungers at the tables
We're no longer dirty, unkempt men,
but each figure stood out a distinct pie
ture radiating In whirl of irridescent
colors
Fenlon. still anxious not to offend
attempted to meet his companions
hand No use. II lodged him at every
turn. Finally he laughed. Promptly he
stopped to listen to the sound His voice
came like an echo from the distance.
Suddenly he felt himself seized from
behind. Directly he was lifted OFF the
floor; raised bodily and carried away
out of the region of flying lights.
From now on Fenlon knew what took
place every minute but he viewed 1t all
from sort of inner consciousness
outwardly perfectly helpless. BY a pro-
cess of stamps and signals at which
pieces of walls and entire parts of floor
ing seemed to open IL the most remark
able manner, he was taken to room
where his companion, still smoking
Fenlon's cigar, met another man, evil
IDENTIFY pal. With no waste of time
Fenlons clothes were transferred to
the stranger--trousers vest, and the
long Prince Albert coat-even the
shoes, silk hose and top hat. That they
seemed to fit was evident from differ
ent EXPLANATIONS of delight that passed
between the Two men.
Now, Coolie, Wen git. The cop
won't never guess. Gee, but you do
look the part to the life" 1t was the
big man who spoke. There was another
stamp, a scramble; after that long
silence.
Bit by bit Tenlon's senses began to
return. He was lying on the floor of
an empty, dimly lighted room, evident
ly part OF an unused cellar. There was
no door TO be seen.
His head was still little dizzy. but
when he arose cautiously to his full
height, shaking his body slowly. he
found that he was unframed. Then for
the first time he squinted down at him.
self lie was no longer a gentleman
dressed for an afternoon function. He
was Fenlon transformed; Fenlon the
water rat. or the wharf hog Anywhere
he could have passed for one of the
brotherhood. On his legs were coarse
jeans; sweater had been pulled over
his head on his feet were brogans and
he had no stockings at all.
Following some instinct, but never
for a moment really hoping. he walked
about the room looking for some means
OF getting ont When he found none he
reseated himself on the damp earth
and waited He waited hours. notion
less bewiidered beyond expression. Won
dering how and when release would
come After a long time he fell asleep
All at once the man started up wide
awake on the instant He had heard the
sound of that familiar stamp overhead,
\ piece OF tho ceiling was swinging
down, a man suspended himself in the
open trap ami dropped 10 the floor
Fculon drew himself up what is
I this business anyway he demanded,
augrily
! 1T amt good for the health 20 ask
( questions. DO you want 20 set out2'
1 "Ot course | want 10 get out.
Then youll DO Il my way and ask
/ g. 10 questions. three minutes 90 leave
/ the property and takin the first cab
f You see outside
/ suppose | rptusee'
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