New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
BEGIS HERE TODAY

HAWLEY. a talented girl OF rs.
gets a job on The New Britain Tele-
graph.
JEROME BALL. a man about
town. introduced 10 Barbara by
BOB JEFFRIEs, police reporter.
talSes her to a newspaper dinner at
a roadhouse. While there she covers
he story Of the suicide of a pro-
minent local man In Il private din
ing room. She picks up a red scarf
belonging to the dead mans I'M
!nown woman companion.
Bruce has Joined the real estate
firm of Manners. Stone and Rey-
noliS, which later colapses due to
the crookedness OF Manners. Lydia
Stacy, rich widow. is attracted by
Bruce, but when he treats her coldly
she informs ANDREW McDER-
MOTT. managing editor OF the Tele-
graph. of the impending crash.
| Barbara is assigned to the story
and Bruce blamcs her for the pub
licity given the firms collapse.
Barbara carries on a correspond
ence in the loVe!orn column OF the
paper with factory girl named
"Nioletta." Then she reads OF
Bruce's marriage to VlOLETTA
CRANKY, and realized she has help
ed another girl win her former
tiance.
When Barbara's mother dies, she
moves into a small apartment with
FANCY McDERMOTT, daughter OF
The managing editor. Fancy comes
in after midnight to find Barbara
waiting for her,
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XXXIV
Fancy came In slowly and closed
The door. She did not see Barbara
until Barbara moved. Then shadow
of surprise and CONSERVATION cross
ed her face.
She was walking across the room
toward the bedroom when Barbara
spoke. Fancy" she said.
The girl stopped, but did not look
around. Fancy" Barbara repeated.
what is it," said Fancy sulleny.
Where have you BEEN"
"Out with a friend" snapped
| Fancy. beginning her march to-
ward the bedroom again,
Its very late indeed. said Bar
bara gently.
What if it is?" cried Fancy.
whirling around TO face her. I'm
old enough to take care Of myself.
You needn't worry, Barbara"
Taking care Of oneself isn't a
matter of age. Fancy. I'm afraid
your father wouldn't like this. dear.
He expects me at least to know
where you are and whom you are
with"
We'll. why don't you give me
chance? l don't mind telling you
where ! was, We went out to din
ner at the Lighthouse and coming
back we had puncture and a
blowout. That's all"
Even so. you must have left tho
Lighthouse rather late. It's not a
VERY good place for nice girl early
in the evening. Fancy. and toward
midnight 1t gets worse"
| Fancy tossed her head. Huh. I
don't see how you know anything
about it. living here the way you
do. Work day in and day out. no
fellows or fun. Gosh--you don't ex-
pect me to live that way. do you?
Id die!"
Again she started for the bed
room. Barbara followed her. List
en-, Fancy" she said, you've spoken
like a very rude and boorish child,
But it doesn't matter. All l care
about is for you to behave as your
father wishes. am responsible to
him. you know"
Don't you go and tattle. Barbara
Hawley! You'll be sorry If you do!
Oh, how my head aches. Let me
alone" She ran into her bedroom
and slammed the door. Sounds Of
sobblng came through the partition.
Barbara walked heavily to the
front door and locked 1t. Then she
turned off the lamps and went to
get the milk bottles. She picked up
the flower box in the kitchen and
opened the door of the dumb waiter
to put It in. A card dropped out. 1t
bore the name jerome Ball"
Fancy did not appear for break
fast. Several times Barbara ap-
preached her door and paused mo-
ment. But she left 1t without knock
ing. At last when the toast was
stacked on the plates and the coffee
pot steamed on the breakfast table.
Barbara knocked at Fancy's door.
Are you ready for breakfast,
dear?" she called. There was no
answer. Fancy" she called, with
, alarm In her voice. 4 sound of sob
i, bling answered her.
{ Barbara went back to the dining
| table ana ate alone. Fancy had not
! appeared when she left for the Tele-
graph office.
McDermott looked up as she hur-
ried past his office door. She turned
her head away, lest he ask her
about Fancy. But he came to che
uOOt d1lQ IdlISu dLJcT 4iSlS SOOu
morning. Barbara? How are you and
the youngster making It? ] have q
dinner date with her tonight Want
to come along?"
mo. thank you" Barbara replied,
and turned her eyes away. The
movement was not lost on McDer-
mott. He turned back into his office
with sober face.
Barbara gazed after him and took
one step toward his door. Then she
. turned with sudden determination
and went to the telephone booth.
When she came out her lips were
! tightly set.
;, My heavens. Barbara" cried Bob
you look like a lion hunting for q
9 Christian. What's the matter?"
!. "Oh. nothing much" she evaded
= Just life, that's all"
Miss Badger made one OF her rart
5 pilgrimages to Barbara's desk, "Oh