Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-01-20
A Frowsy Hero
By WILLIAM FALL


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orJ a. n oaiv for ;tlis Paul. said
ph.gp North ana Ills BIG blur voice
beeane gentle b. Chat u woman's
I elIe eonidnt stand irln lie that
i.fae Paul the crippled brother,
,tos f1t lender spot ia the heart Of
phlip North. Even blase Alvin D re
had seen something IN tn wonder
mi love between those two that m9le
ais own barren heart ache 81 ,nnes.
'Wer." he said. Tf you're bound to
immortallza the tramp. DO It right,
that's an. Cultivate the genus. Study
him. I've an idea. Come with me"
Daree was cratic and wilful, and
North never questioned his leadership.
The former proceeded to the cheap
lodging house district Of The city and
plotted the way up the stairs Of one
Of its cheapest structures. He spoke
10 man at desk. The latter called
an assistant. and a minute later the
two friends were halted In front of
the last Of a row of narrow sheetiron
rooms with wire netting over the
ton.
on a wretched cot lay a big, good
natured looking fellow. Enthusiastically
a tramp He was only half dressed,
and he stared with bleared eyes at
his unexpected visitors.
Remember me, don't you, Frowsyf"
Inquired Darce.
"Why. sure" assented the tramp,
after a long stare, you're the gent
that paid me to stand for a photo
graph and put me In the paper"
That's right. Frowsy. Well, I've
got sou longer and a better job"
Sorry, governor, but It can't be
done"
"Why not?"
"Well, I'm in pawn. You see, my
best partner, Slim Larry, was taken in
on ten dollar fine.
you needn't worry about That,
said barce. MIR. North Will start you
out with new suit Of ciothes-and a
BATH
1T looks good remarked Frowsy,
out l Couldn't rest easy win Larry
IN trouble. Ten you, gents, ana
Frowsy grew eloquent, I've had part
uers, nut none Ike him. He's been
lallin iateiy, ana It's the country ar
or the puryln ground Tor MN.
Give us me details about your
trowsy'' directed Darce, 'and
Wen nx that END oil the case
you WIZ questioned the tramp
eagerly. Then I'm your man.
II was transition Of splendor for
Frowsy from the Stun district to the
apartments Of the story writer Little
Paui took great fancy to Frowsy.
"Well, North. how are you getting
along with your model2' Darce asked
OF his friend one evening at their
club.
''Your plan Is a failure, Darce," he
said.
"Wel. there's his hero worship. His
friendship for little Paul is something
pathetic"
eyes. that Is true acknowledged
North. the old tender CLEAN coming
into his fine eyes. whats thatr he
almost shouted. as a bell man hurried
TO his side and repeated into his ear
telephone message just received.
"Darce, my home is on firel"
The apartment house where North
lived wss about six squares from the
club. In q Wild fever of suspense and
excitement the two men ran all the
way. A groan came from North's
lips as they turned a corner. They
came 10 sight OF the building. II was
mass OF flames.