The Holly chieftain., 1922-01-26
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DbE&S@B33u slim gentlemen with the high
forhead and sharp features
come along with me. will show you where you
81, your moneys worth and something for
noihng."
They started of at lively walk and entered
. large house with out light In it by the rear
door
This" said the tall man, ais my residence.
Are you very hungary7"
Quite right" replied the little man could eat
most anything If 1t didn't cost me anything"
1T Will cost you not one cent and you shall
have all you eat and drink If you will be kind
enough TO take of your coat and roll your slehye
up"
why such troube?" replied the smaller fel.
low that's an odd thing to do to earn a meal.
4 should think you would ask something
xss com ssss com ssssss mon ssss ssss."
whats this on my armf uttered the smallers
How did 1t come to be there? Have been
asIeep?'
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
cOntened."
''Umph." grunted the wanderer looking at his
right arm, $50 your name is Black Foot. under
stand?'
''By the way what Is your name?"
my name," replied the smaller of the two, SIS
John Lester Bruce"
"Well Mr.. Bruce" said Black Foot n half hour
sater. ''you may eat now"
John Immediately went to the table and there
before him was meal. to his estimation, fit for
. 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 IL the owner had an
snmense sum of money.
What the idea of bringing 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
and tell that my life was in danger If
attempted escape?. the thoughts John had
IN mind just as Black Foot came In and offered
him n turkish cigarette with n cork tip
"Well," he sald he came in, "are you ready
10 go up your ROOM"
Black Foot turned and led him through hall
way and up a stairs; both being paded immense
~ thick with carpets which made noise what.
ever when tredded upon.
After they Ind left the stairs and We're well
their way through another hall bell could be
heard which near 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 room on the
left
'This" he said. as he pressed button which
Immediately stopped the bell from ringing at it's
hghth of glory in a corner on the wall "is nm 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 1t was finished
up to 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 is in this room besides or the
he'd. You press the same button to turn 1t
you do to turn 1t of The other is the same
as you seen me press In my room"
Now 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 q
blue serge suite, looked 1t over 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
chair.
Instructed.
Black Foot Immediately approached and pre-
scented him with a Colt Automatic 80 Caliber re.
volver and cartridges.
Put these In your pocket or keep them near
BY you You may need them sometime"