The Snowflake herald., 1922-02-03
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forhead and sharp features,
come along with me. will show you where you
get your moneys worth and something for
nothing"
They started off at lively walk and entered
a large house with out light In 1t by the rear
door.
"This," said the tall man, sis my residence.
Are you very hungary?"
"Quite right" replied the little man could eat
most anything If 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 troube?" replied the smaller fell
low, that's an odd thing to do to meal.
l should think you would ask something more
SIS com ssss com ssssss mon ssss $685."
whats this on my armT' uttered the smaller:
How did 1t come to be there? Have l been
asleep?'
"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
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, $50 your name is Black Foot under
sstandY
"By the way what is your name?"
''My name," replied the smaller of the two, sis
John Lester Bruce"
swell 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
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thirty minutes.
The room appeared as If the owner had an
immense sum of money.
What was the idea of bringing a ragged un-
shaved tramp In house like this? Why did he
call himself Black Foot at home instead of his
real name? Why did he put his odd name on my
arm and tell me that my life was in danger If
attempted escape?, was the thoughts John had
In mind just as Black Foot came in and offered
him turkish cigarette with cork tip.
"Wen" he said as he came in, "are you ready
to go up your ROOM"
Black Foot turned and led him through a hall
way and up 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 by.
It was ringing continuously therefor told for
itself that it no telephone. but some other
eleCIrlcaI UeVlce
Black Foot led the way into room on the
left.
"This," he said, as he pressed a button which
Immediately stopped the bell from ringing at it's
hghth of glory in corner on the wall, "is an In
truders alarm"
'This is my room here. We will go to yours
now"
They went into room which was unusaly low
and large as to width and length. It finished
up to an extent somewhat like the room In which
he ate regarding the style. In one corner was
large wooden bed.
"This butten here when pressed" said Black
Foot" is what would call private bell 1t rings
only when some one is in this room besides on the
bed You press the same button to turn it on as
you do to turn 1t off. The other one is the same
as you seen me press in my roOm."
snow 1 wish to have you change your clothes.
You'll find 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 it over and replaced 1t
with another Of different collar which he put
with q silk shirt that he picked out from fifteen
others.
He also adopted rolled luneon-colar and silk
tie, silk stockings and brown English walking
shoes. Hat, gloves and overcoat he laid on a
chair.
He then went to the door and opened it.
instructed.
Black Foot Immediately approached and pre-
sented him with Colt Automatic 80 Caliber re-
volver and cartridges
"Put these in your pocket or keep them near
by you You may need them sometime"