New Britain herald., 1929-08-02
THIS HAS HAPPENED

and her stories were admittedly biased. As result of one of her articles falling in the hands of a juryman, the judge called mistrial. Meantime, this Dopey Dan-his drug-crazed brain fired with the ex- ploits of Chicago's racketeers-de- termines to kill Molly.
 His bullets wound her in the shoulder. and she is taken to the Relief Station. where her name is on the dangerous list. Dan eats an orange smeared with poison, and shoots himself for good measure.
 In the hospital, waiting for good news, are Molly's friends, and her sweetheart. Jack Wells. Also Red Flynn a police court reporter, with whom she is writing a crime play. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XVIII ;.
 Molly smiled wanly.
 Hello. Sweetheart" she whisper ed. Guess my little dinner partys off"
 Her shoulder was bandaged. and one arm was in sling. Even her head was swathed.
 Its nothing. really" she assured Jack. Just lot of fancy scenery The nurse says there are a dozen photographers out there. waiting to take my picture. I guess they bribed the doctors to make me picturesque. V But your head!" stammered Jack. They told me it was only your shoulder
 T cut it when I fell" she ex- plained. They took a few stitches, and tied it up for general effective ness. I'm all right"
 You said it." he pronounced huskily. You're the all rightest game kid that ever lived. You sent for me, didn't you, Molly?"
 Yes. The nurse said you were out there with a girl and a lot of men. She heard you talking to the doctor. Is Rita there, too? And Bob and Zip?"
 He nodded. "There's a regular convention. All the reporters in the city. I guess, Why I asked if you sent for me was because that Red Hymns out there. too. Maybe you'd rather see him. Molly?"
 "Oh, Red." She sighed petulantly. Be your size."
 He says this shooting is worth a million dollars worth of advertising for you. You knew the dope fend that shot you killed himself, didn't you? l suppose they'll make a great blood and thunder story out of it." She smiled palely. "Yes, I had a note from Red. Miss Gowan read if to me. He wants to be my manager"
 Your manager"
 Yes, Reds a born news hound. Hes tickled 10 death about the whole thing. Just so long as didn't dle, he thinks it's a great break. He used to be a press agent. honey"
 Miss McGowan came rustling back Stiff in starchy white.
 You mustn't tire my patient" she admonished playfully.
 Molly caught Jacks hand and drew him closer.
 Forget Red, Old Foollsh," she in- structed. Hes nothing in my life but police court reporter"
 
 As he was leaving the room. she called after him. "You'n stay over tonight, won't you, Jack? And come 10 see me tomorrow? And tell the others l can see them tomorrow. too Rita and Bob. mean-and Zip."
 How / about Red Flynn? 9" he asked
 "Oh, you couldn't keep Red out, " she declared. Hell be running in with battery of photogra phers, and my life story all typed, and ready for my signature. You don't know Red. By the way, if this storys going to get wired all over the place. you d better send mother and dad a tele- gram. Tell them it's all dreadfully exaggerated. and that I'm absolute ly all right
 'I'll tell them 10 come and take you home, where you belong he threatened
 If you do," she warned, I'll have a relapse
 In the morning Jack went shop ping. He sent to the hospital loung- ing pajamas and American beauty roses that matched the satin of the pajamas.
 Shortly afterward he wired his office for a weeks salary in advance, explaining that a friend was i'll. and that he must remain away for few days.
 Red, visiting the hospital that afternoon, admired the pajamas and smelled the roses
 The only time a girl gets stuff like that" he observed, lis before she gets married. Watch your step. dearie."
 i've told you a hundred times Red that l wouldn't get married until I'd gotten somewhere. What makes you think l want to cramp my style?"
 Love messes up lot of things, '' ne remarked. "T got faith in you, that's all. Molly"
 Your faiths touching, Red Well. you needn't worry. I'm going to con- valesce plenty. And. while I'm do- ing that little thing, we'll tear off the Great American Play"
 Alta girl." he approved. "You've vacation coming to you, and don't you forget it. If Wharton hadn't or dered that law and order spiel. you'd never have been popped off"
 Molly's eyes were sparkling with excitement. You know. Red, I've been thinking it would be a good Idea to work Dopey Dan into the play. don't know just how Only we ought 10 get in a gunman murder. don't you think?"
 Now you're talking," approved Red boisterously. And I'll tell you what did today I capt out . =. -.