New Britain herald., 1930-03-19
THE OBDURATE MIR. DELL

Eleven thirty found Jacquelne outside the assistants entrance to Byrams. In the back street there was a cloistral clam, and the huge building was as black as d maus- oleunl.
 This is cheerful" she said. I'm out for the night"
 She was wet through and tired, The housekeeper was a disap- pointed man with a hard heart even in normal daylight hours, Jacqueline knew that even her most wistful smile would not move him. A policeman emerged from tn" shadows and approached and the rays Of his lantern illuminated her face.
 What's the matter, missy" he inquired.
 Jacqueline explained her predca- ment in few words.
 That's tough. There's a girls home near here and I'd be glad to lend you the money. I've been do- ing rather well lately, and l ex- pcct to pick up a bit more tomor- row on the Warwickshire,"
 Despite her distress, Jacqueline was interested. Are you putting your money on Prinkipo?" she asked eagerly.
 No, I'm not. Pr,nkipo's an out sider. I'm backing Naughty Boy. Hes pretty sure to win"
 How much would I get if I put five pounds cn Naughty Boy?" Jacqueline asked.
 He is three to one, but five pcunds--I thought you said you hal nc money"
 T haven't but I've got it mp there" She pointed to the win dows of the dormitory.
 Could you put five pounds on Prinkipo for me-"
 "Yes, missy, but he isn't going to win. Don't plunge on an out sder. If you want to back your fancy, throw me half a crown out the window and I'll place it for you"
 But I'll never get up there. l can't get in.'
 The policeman considered a mo- ment. Obviously his sympathy hal been aroused by Jacquelne' 2 troubled brown eyes.
 I'm going to get you insidc,' he said confidently. "I'll see yoI through as sure as my namc is Jack Rogers. And I'll put d liver on Prinkipo if you're set on il; though I tell you you'll drop your money Now watch me-
 He pressed the bell and they heard it's wlld jangle echoin' through the dosolatc stiffness Of the great building.
 What now?" whispered Jacque- line, as they heard footsteps ia, away inside.
 Squeeze in the corner" said th' policeman. When the old boy comes I'm going 10 take him dowI the street to look at d window which l shall pretend is not proper, ly bolted. While I'm gone you sliI in. It's easy"
 Jacqueline clapped her hands "Oh, you genius. Are all policemen as nice as yoI?"
 Not by miles and miles, miss, grinned the man in blue. "Don trust 'em. When you get in, thro2 your five pounds out of that tol window-that IS, if you trust me"
 T do,' said Jacquellnc.
 It all worked like q charm Tn irate housekeeper came out, an; the vii, Rogers. Jacquelinc slippe' in and up the stairs. Half q dog stars of light glimmcrcd in tn gloom of the long bare dormitoy and there was q smell Of cigarc smoke.
 There were smothered scream from half dozen smokers sittini up in their beds.
 "Jacquelinc Grey, How did yo get in?'
 Never mind, my children" sai, Jacqueline. I've been to paradise 'V pceh !OpD'ut III wet 10 tn skin, and l am not downhearted. 9
 Well, you're for lt, Jacquelit Grey" said Emily Gibbs.
 Why"
 ''keswicll Dell sent for a roll cal at 10 o'clock, and you were re ported absent"
 My luck's out" murmurcd Jlr ouelinc.
 In the darkness she wrapped h. five e-pound notes in q handkcr chief. She stuffed the notes in th toe Of an old shoe and threw it ou Of the window. She could See P, Hnpers in his nIistrr1r pa.,p f '