Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-01-27
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come along with me- will show you where you
get your moneys worth and something ior
nothing"
They started Off at a lively walk and entered
n larpe house with out light In II by the rear
door.
"Ths," said the tall man. "s 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 slehve
up
"why such troube?" replied the smaller fell
low, that's an odd thing to do 10 earn meal
should think you would ask something more
SIS com ssss com ssssss mon ssss ssss.'
whats this on my armi" uttered the smaller:
How did II come to be there? Have 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 won your arm
binds you to my services. You can not escape this
town and maybe not this house, alive. II means
that you will live happily II you Will try 10 be
eontented."
"Umphn grunted the wanderer looking at his
right arm, 80 your name Is Black Foot under
stand?'
"By the way what is your nameg
INV name;" replled the smaller of the two us
John Hester Bruce
"Wdflir Bruce" said Black Foot half hour
later, you may eat now"
John Immediately went to the table and there
before him was n meal, to his estimation, Mt for
n 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, If 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 ragged I'M
shaved tramp in a house like this? Why did he
chill 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 II
I attempted escape?, was the thoughts John had
I'm mind lust as Black Foot -came In and offered
him turkish ssarette with a cork tip.
"Well" he said as he came In, ARE you ready
to go up your ROOM"
Blac, Foot turned and led him through 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 Inpr WY tiiIuueh uHo'HeA nan " DN' 1890 ~
heard which was near by.
1t was ringing continuously therefor told for
Itself that 1t was no telephone. but some other
electrical device.
Black Foot led the tay into a room on the
left.
"This" he said. MS he pressed button which
Immediately stopped the bell from ringing at Its
highth Of glory in a corner on the wall, us an In
truders alarm"
"Ths is my room here. We will go to yours
now"
They went into room which was unusaiy low
and large as to width and length. 1t was finished
nm to an extent somewhat like the room In which
he ate regarding the style. In one corner. was Q
large wooden bed.
",rhis butten here when pressed" said Black
Foot is what would call n private bell. Itrings
only when some one is In this room besides on the
he'd You press the same button to turn It on as
Won do TO turn It off. The other one Is the same
as you seen me press In my ROOM"
snow wish to have you change your clothes
You'll find plenty In the wardrobe. When Vol
have finished Just open your door, l VIII heal
YOU"
John went TO the wardrobe and pulled out Q
blue serge suite, looked ii over and replaced Il
with another Of different collar which he put OF
with q silk shirt that he picked out from ffteei
others.
He also adopted a rolled luneon-colar and Sill
tie. silk stockings and brown English walking
shoes. Hat. gloves and overcoat he laid on I
chair.
He then went to the door and opened It, al
instructed.
Black Foot Immediately approached and pre-
sented him with Colt Automatic 50 CALDER re
volver and cartridges.
"Put these In your pocket or keep them neal
by you. You may need them sometime"