The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-02-02


and hungary wonderer
vkSk&SG&U swell them" said the tall
uRSN[3R94u slim gentlemen with the high
forhead and sharp features.
come along with me. 1 will show you where you
get your moneys worth and something for
aOthing."
They started Off at lively walk and entered
a large house with out a light In 1t by the rear
door,
'SThis." said the tall man, sis my residence.
Are you very hungary?"
"Quite right" replied the little man could eat
most anything II It didn't cost me anything"
ut will cost you not one cent and you shall
have all you can eat and drink If you will be kind
enough to take Of your coat and roll your sleave
up."
"Why such trouble?' replied the smaller fell
low. that's an odd thing to do to earn a meal
l shoulc think you would ask something more
SIS com ssss com ssssss mon $685."
whats this on my ARM? uttered the smaller.
How did 1t come TO be there? Have / been
asleepT
You sure was asleep That which you see upon
your arm Is my name. Here In this house they
Know not no other name. That upon your arm
binds you to my services. You can not escape this
town and maybe not this house. alive 1t means
that you Will live happily If you will try to be
contented."
"Umph." grunted the wanderer looking at his
right arm, so your name Is Black Foot under
standT
by the way what is your manner"
Ny name" replied the smaller of the two as
John Lester Bruce"
well Mr.. Bruce" said Black Foot a half hour
later. you may eat now"
John Immediately went to the table and there
before him was meal, to his estimation. fit for
a king. He did not look up from the table until
he had devoured his share and more to of mashed
potatoes, roasted meats. gravy. sweets and side
dishes Of various kinds.
The monotonous continuous pouring of food
In the principal organ Of digestion, which they
call the stomach, II he had one. was kept up for
thirty minutes.
The room appeared as II the owner had an
immense sum Of money.
What was the idea of bringing a ragged un-
shaved tramp in house like this1 Why did he
can himself Black Foot at home instead of his
real manner Why did he put his odd name on my
arm and tell me that my life in danger IL
attempted escape?. was the thoughts John had
In mind just as Black. Foot came In and offered
him turkish cigarette with cork tip
SWELL" he said. as he came In, "are you ready
to 60 up your ROOM"
Black Foot turned and led him through a hall
way and up a stairs; both being paded immense
ly thick with carpets which made no noise what
ever when tredded upon
After they had left the stairs and were well
on their way through another hall bell could be
heard which was near by
II ringing continuously therefor told for
itself that II was no telephone. hut some other
electrical device.
Black Foot led the way into a room on the
left
"This" he said, as he pressed a button which
Immediately stopped the bell from ringing at it's
highth Of glory In corner the wall ais an in
truders alarm"
This is my room here. We will 60 to yours
now"
They went into room which was unusaly low
and large as to width and length. II was finished
up to an extent somewhat like the room in which
he ate regarding the style. In one corner was q
large wooden bed.
'This butten here when pressed" said Black
Foot" is what would call private bell It rings
only when some one Is In this room besides on the
bed. You press the same button to turn II on as
you do to turn II OF. The other one Is the same
rs you seen me press In my room"
snow I wish to have you change your clothes.
You'll nnd plenty In the wardrobe When You
have finished Just open your door. will hear
you
John went to the wardrobe and pulled out a
blue serge suite. looked II over and replnced II
with another u different collar which he put IN
with silk shirt that he picked out from fifteen
others.
He also adopted a rolled luneon-colar and silk
tie. silk stockings and brown English walking
shoes. Hat gloves and overcoat he laid on a
chair.
He then wens to the door and onened II q.
Black Foot Immediately approached and pre
sented him with Colt Automatic 80 CalIber re-
voIver and cartridges.
Put these In your pocket or keep them near
by you You may need them sometime"