Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1922-02-02

6I&Ss[&49H slim gentlemen with the high
60 fOrhead and sharp features,
"come along with me. will show you where you
get your moneys worth and something for
aothing"
They started off at a lively walk and entered
large house with out a light in it by the rear
door.
'"This," said the tall man, sis my residence.
Are you very hungary?"
"Quite right" replied the little man I could eat
most anything if it didn't cost 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 odd thing to do to earn a meal.
l shoulG think you would ask something
sss com ssss com ssssss mon ssss ssss."
"Whats this my arm?" uttered the smallere
How did it to be there? Have 1 been
asleep?"
"YOu sure was asleep. That which you 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, $50 your is Black Foot, 1 under
stand?'
"By the way what is your name?"
my name" replied the smaller of the two, "is
John Lester Bruce"
"Well Mr.. Bruce" said Black Foot half hour
later, "you may eat now'
John Immediately went to the table and there
before him 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 monotornus continuous pouring of food
in the principal organ of digestion, which they
call the stomach, If he had one, was kept up for
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 my
arm and tell me that my life was in danger if
I attempted escape?, the thoughts John had
in mind just 'as Black Foot came in and offered
him a turkish cigarette with cork tip.
"Well" he said, he came in "are you ready
to go 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 by.
1t was ringing continuously therefor told for
itself that 1t was no telephone. but some other
electrical device.
Black Foot led the way into the
left.
"This" he said. as he pressed button which
Immediately stopped the bell from ringing at its
highth of glory in corner on the wall, ''is in
truders alarm"
"This is my room here. We will go to yours
now"
They went into which unusaly low
and large to width and length. 1t was finished
! up to an extent somewhat like the room in which
he ate regarding the style. In
| large wooden bed.
"This butten here when pressed" said Black
Foot" is what would call private bell. 1t rings
| only when is in this room besides the
bed You press the same button to turn it
you do to turn it off The other one is the same
as you me press in my rOOm."
"NOw l wish to have you change your clothes
You'll find plenty in the wardrobe When you
| have finished just open your door. l will hear
| you"
John went to the wardrobe and pulled out
| blue serge suite looked it and replaced it
with another Of different collar which he put on
with a 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. as
instructed.
! Black Foot Immediately approached and pre-
| volver and cartridges.
| "Put these in your pocket keep them near
by you. You may need them sometime"