Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-01-03
Medora Was an
Adventures f
By BEATRICE vANDEoRIFr

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A 8 GEORGE ARNOLD stood sway
a Ing In an uptown subway, q rather
pretty girl caught his eye, Immediately
rose and lurched TOWARDS him.
'Donaldr' she exclaimed.
George gazed upon her coQlly. He
had never seen the girl befQfe.
do take me to lunch, Don," she
went on lightly.
She took his arm quite naturally
as they made their exit into the Island
of Times Square, where George at
length turned Upon her. a go
whats your gamea" he asked,
icily. s.ca aia 1iuafs sa
"rm hungry" she answered in low
tone. 5a4 o"> t3s' Pug
you don't look particularly
starved" he commented blunhy. Her
dress was stylish and she wore tan
f0xskin. a gH.54g ia uinooae ~
"You can't tell anything anymore
by woman's clothes. I repeat I'm
hungry-dreadfully." lt''''i .aa
"I'll give you some money and you
can feed yourself" he suggested. a.
She WINGED, but went on equally, II
won't accept any money. I want you
to take me to lunch yourself ,f
"Oh, well, come on, then" he sur
rendered ungraeiously. r.i'.
He led the girl into a restaurant
hoping that he wouldn't meet anyone
he knew. Once, during the meal, she
dropped her bag. He quickly leaned to
pick 1t up. The clasp had come I'M
done and within he saw a fat wad of
large bills. George hastily snapped
the bag shut and returned 1t to her,
confident that she had not noticed his
discovery. s4s, ans ainsvss
His throat began to throb with ex-
element. What If the girl were up to
some deep game? What If she were
the come-on for gang Of crooks.
George suddenly remembered that he
was rich. Sd
After lunch the girl said quietly:
II want you to help me-" 10
"How?" asked George, warily. s
" can't explain. just want you to
do what l say without asking ques-
lions. Get taxi" se- si .s4sd
Hesitantly he called a cab, realiz-
ing that he might be plunging into
danger. She probably wanted him to
help her blow a bank. But the address
she gave was not in the financial dis
trict. 1t was on Fifth avenue, where
she ordered the taxi to stop at a large
stone mansion. aalq slI sEnI u
"Wh-what are we going to do now?"
asked George. 7ni l9 NJ
"Just follow me-" she commanded
She had the loyeliest smile, framed
BY red lips that became inscrutable
Just where you thought they were
friendly. 'We're going into the rear
of this house." 7l7' .a5 tna .rv5I
suppose refuseF' e f955
you won't, George Arnold" y
He jumped. .-... ...,.
"YOu know my namep he ex-
claimed. OF course, a great many PEG;
pie know the name of George Arnold.
famous football halfback and captain.
She smiled wisely without answer
ing and strolled down the cement walk
to the service entrance at the rear
"Come on" she repeated.
George followed. with grave mis-
givings md an overpowering curl.
Osity to see what she was up to. They
passed along a dark narrow hall to
the main floor The girl led George
through the buffers pantry. along an
other hall and emerged into large
square reception room. n4tt
George presumed she was headed
for the library safe. He decided to,
take matters. and her into his own.
hands and call the police.
woman's voice suddenly came
from the library.
as that you, MedOra? | thought
you were coming home for lunch D."
The girl pulled George into the room
81 WAS out with George Arnold
mother" she explained casually
"Claire Arnold's SOM" the woman
addressed George with interest 81
knew your mother very WELL"
She chatted with him bit pleasant
| ly. and went upstairs.
George turned upon Medora.
"YOu little devil !" r-
MedOra's sophistication melted. Her
big eyes were round and innocent.
81 saw you at New Haven" she con
fessed. IL thought you were won
derful. But you didn't even look at
me. So when l saw you In the sub
way decided to mystify you bit
make you notice me- ts
When George was leaving for New
Haven later that evening, he paused n
moment at the door and lousened
something that was attached to his
vest. ..-..I -..
II want you to have my fraternity
pin, Medora," he whispered. ar'lently.
"And would you send me your pic
tnre. too?" she asked. shyly. I'D love
| It so, George" 9s F f5.45 .gee-
"Sure WILL" eg radaest1s
He kissed her quickly bur satisfac
tOrily and departed. l5lat
MedOra wandered up to her gray and
| rose beige bedroom, Georges pin In
her palm. She lightly dropped II int"
small silver Jewel box where II re
posed fraternally among seven others
On her dressing table were photo
graphs of the football captains of Har
ward. Penn State, Cornell, Williams
Dartmouth, Syracuse and Princeton