Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-11-10

| OF the present. And OF these, the most
immediate and pressing was that Of
hunger. Tommy had a healthy and
vigorous appetite. He regretfully rec
ognized the fact that he would not
make success OF a hunger strike.
He prowled simlessly about his
prison. Once or twice he discarded
dignity, and pounded on the door. But
nobody answered the summons.
Finally a bright idea flashed across
his brain. Conrad was undoubtedly
the tenant Of the house. The others,
with the possible exception Of the
bearded German, merely used It as
rendezvous. Therefore, why not wait
in ambush for Conrad behind the door.
and when he entered bring down q
chair, or one Of the decrepit pictures,
smartly onto his head. One would.
OF course, be careful not to hit too
hard. And then-and then, simply
walk out. II he met anyone on the
way down, we'll Tommy frightened
at the thought Of an encounter with
his fists. Such an affair was infinitely
more in his line than the verbal en-.
counter Of this afternoon. Intoxicated
by his plan, Tommy gently unlocked
the picture Of the Devil and Faust,
and settled himself in position. His
hopes were high. The plan seemed
to him simple but excellent.
Time went on, but Conrad did not
appear. Night and day were the
| IN
my's wrist-watch, which enjoyed
certain degree OF accuracy, informed
| him that 1t was nine o'clock in the
evening. Tommy reflected gloomily
that II supper did not arrive soon IL
would be a question Of waiting for
breakfast, At ten O'clock hope de-
| serted him, and he flung himself onto
the bed to seek consolation in sleep.
In five minutes his woes were for
| gotten.
The sound Of the key turning In
the lock awoke him from his slum-
bers. Not belonging to the type Of
hero who is famous for awaking in
full possession Of his faculties, Tommy
merely blinked at the ceiling and won
| dered vaguely where he was. Then
he remembered.
The door swung open. Too late,
| Tommy remembered his scheme of
obliterating the unprepossessing Con-
rad. A moment later he was glad that
| he had, for II was not Conrad who
entered. but a girl. She carried a
tray which she set down on the table.
In the feeble light Of the gas burner
Tommy bllnked at her. He decided
at once that she was one of the most
| beautiful girls he had ever seen.
There was a wild-rose quality about
her face Her eyes, set wide apart,
were hazel, a golden hazel that again
recalled a memory Of sunbeams.
A delirious thought shot through
Tommy's mind.
Are you Jane FlnnY' he asked
breathlessly.
The girl shook her head wonder
ingly.
MY name is Annette, monsieur"
She spoke in soft, broken English.
"Ohl" said Tommy, rather taken
aback. "Francaise?" he hazarded
"Oui, monsieur. Monsieur parle
| francaise2"
mot for any length OF time" said
Tommy. whats THAR Breakfast"
The girl nodded. Tommy dropped
off the bed and came and inspected
the contents OF the tray. 1t consisted
of loaf, some margarine, and jug
OF coffee.
The living is not equal to the Ritz"
he observed with a sigh. but for
what we are at last about to receive
the Lord has made me truly thank.
full. Amen"
He drew up a chair. and the girl
turned away TO the door.
wait a ssc," cried Tommy. There
are lots Of things I want to ask you,
Annette. What are you doing in this
house2'
81 do the service, monsieur"
81 see" said Tommy. You know
what asked you Just now. Have you
ever heard that manner"
81 have heard people speak Of Jane
Finn, think"
"You don't know where she isT"
Annette shook her head.
"She's not IN this house, for In
stance?"
ooh. no, monsieur. I must go now
they will be waiting for me-"
She hurried out. The key turned in
the lock.
Il wonder who they are" unused
Tommy. as he continued to make in
roads on the loaf. with & BIT OF
luck, that girl might help me to get
ont Of here. She doesn't look like one
Of the gang"
At one o'clock Annette resppeared
with another tray. but this time Con-
/ rad accompanied her.
CTo BE coNTINUED.)