The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-04-25

lie had already forgotten that an
IA hour ago he had spst in disgust at
this "comrade."
Room 2o9." They knocked and en-
tered. Volle was surprised that the
Presidents ante-room was so cosy.
He had imagined it to be far more
severe and cold, something like the
guardrooms at police-Station where
one has to report ones change Of ad-
dress. Behind desk at the window
sat a gentleman who looked at them
in surprise.
What is your business, gentle
men?"
Kurt remained purposely in the
background. Tolle must go through
this business himself He pushed the
bricklayer towards the front.
1--WE want to see the Police Presi-
dent" Tolle said, full Of self-confi-
dence. The gentleman at the desk
looked at them politely.
May I ask what it is you wish to
speak to the President about7" Old
Tolle became little uneasy. The
fellow was unpleasantly polite.
I'VE are a delegation from the men
OF the firm of Bergman g. Co, and
have been instructed to deliver some
thing to the President"
The clerk rose with smile and
said rsgretfully: Well, gentlemen,
am extremely sorry, but the Presi-
dent is Just having an important con-
ference and mus on no account be
disturbed Just now. But if you like
to give me the document, I will GER
tainly PASS It en- TO him IS soon as
possible
NO. that's impossible. sir g
Kurt interviewed, I'VE have been in
stcucted to speak only to the Prssi-
dsn5 himself"
Cola searched in his coay pocket
and placed an cid soiled membership
card Of the S.PD. on the table. Here
take that in to him. when he
sees that, he'll receive US all right, "
he said and looked patronizingly at
the clerk. as If to say, See that, my
friend? You didn't know who you
were talking to. But now hurry up.
Your Presidents my comrade, sect"
The clerk TOOK up the little book.
read the name of its owner and pen
cilled q quick note on the white edge
of his biotte- Then he again smiled
politely and returned the book with
q slight bow. Il am really aWfully
sorry, gentlemen. but the best you
can DO is to leave your letter here"
Tole looked round bewildered at
his two colleagues.
NO, no. you give our kind regards
to your chief and tell him we know
what's on Kurt said rudely He had
had more than enough Of this. OF
course he would not receive three
simple proletarians in his holy OF
holes, today Of all days when he had
more important things to worry
about!-Ee drew old Tolle out OF
the room and slammed the door furi-
ous.y.
The bloody crewl--Well, Tolle, this
is you 'comrade' President he's
now sitting together with his officers
and planning everything for tomor-
rows blood bath. Do you think that
he'll sacrifice one minute of his pre-
c-ous time to see mere social demo-
cratic worker7"
When old Tolle was really in a
rage he said nothing; he merely spat
tobacco juice. Unfortunately, as they
came in he had taken his chewing
tobacco out of his mouth and care
fully stored it in little tin.
The young non -unionist laughed.
We'll, Tolls, have good look round
perhaps this time tomorrow you'll be
here again in the bug castle with
your con1rade-but behind the bars"
A few doors further on Kurt read
another rameplate: Vice-P President
Dr.. Weiss. Enquiries Room 2o3.
AGAINST REGULATIONS
Come on, mates, Wen Just try this
one" he said determinedly and
knocked at the door. This time they
did not stop to talk to the secretary
in the ante-room, but seeing the door
Of the large adjoining room open
they entered without further ado,
and without taking the slightest no.