snatch a bit during the day. "I see," said Jimmie; and then, "I
knowed you by your picture."

"Yes?" said the other, patiently.

And Jimmie groped round in his addled head for something really
worth while. "You'll want to see the Committee?"

"No," said the other, "I want to finish this first." And he took a
sip from a glass of milk, and a bite out of a sandwich, and chewed.

So utterly rattled was Jimmie he sat there like a num-skull, unable
to find a word, while the man finished his repast. When it was over,
Jimmie said again--he could do no better--"You want to see the
Committee?"

"No," was the reply, "I want to sit here--and perhaps talk to you,
Comrade--Comrade--?"

"Higgins," said Jimmie.

"Comrade Higgins--that is, if you have time."

"Oh, sure!" exclaimed Jimmie. "I got all the time there is. But the
Committee--"

"Never mind the Committee, Comrade. Do you know how many Committees
I have met on this trip?"

Jimmie did not know; nor did he have the courage to ask.