Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-03-03

| Slugged you. well you kHU" "lIoV
told you last night? There's a lot OF
talk going around that
THE door opened abruptly and one
L Of the guards walked in, followed
by a boy. This Is your new room
mate" the guard said. He indicated
the new boys bed and walked out.
The newcomer walked toward the
others hesitantly. MY names Jim
Miller" he said, rather shyly. II
Just got here"
Ronnie and Hicky saw a clean-cut,
square jawed boy Of about their own
age. His blond hair, fair complexion
and frank gray eyes belied what the
bows had heard about his theft OF
autos Ronnie jumped up. introduced
himself and Hicky and Red, and mo-
toned the new boy to a seat on the
bed.
what are you in for?" asked Red
solicitously.
Jim Miller hesitated. IL stole
a car" he faltered. Il didn't do 1t
for-I mean 1t wasn't" He
halted, his eyes on the floor.
Hicky broke the embarrassed silence.
That's all right, KID. ne blurred. III
doesn't matter. Forget it."
In q moment they were talking and
laughing again. Jim was asking ques-
lions about the school. Red supplied
most Of the information.
"why," Red was saying, Il re-
member once when"
lie WAS interrupted as the door
IL opened. Red froze in his chair
Ronnie jumped up quickly. Hickys
muscles contracted Tsibly.
In the doorway stood Slug Car
mody!
For a moment no one spoke. Then
Slug stepped in. smiling. HI. fellas.
he said pleasantly. He closed the
door behind him. Just thought I'd
drop In and"
what do you want?" Hicky's voice
was a growl.
Jaw, now" Slug clustered. don't
get me wrong. just wanted to see
you about something. amt holdin
no grudge. /"
"Well, get 1t over with" Red and
Jim were silent, realizing the matter
was between Hicky and Slug.
Slug hesitated a moment before he
spoke. How about seeing you and
your buddy alone?" he suggested
These other guys"
Hicky looked quickly at Ronnie
who nodded.
20. X" Hicky said. He turned
toward Red and Jim. you fellows
don't mind going out a minute, dc
you?" The boys nodded and left the
room, closing the door behind them
H1CKY looked at Slug questioningly
- "Well?"
Slug hesitated momentarily. then
sat on one of the beds. Listen" be
said nervously. Il amt sore at you
and hope you amt mad at me-" His
eyes shifted furtively, never steady
81 know you think I slugged you
Well, I didn't. I swear don't know
q thing about it."
Hicky grunted.
Honest I don't" Slug continued
1T want to be friends" Getting nc
reply from either Of the others, Slug
licked his lips and went on. well
you see, it's this way. Tomorrow
night I'm going to make q break
I'm gonna take it on the lam and
leave this dump for good" He paused
watching Hicky and Ronnie. Hicky
remained grim. Ronnie watched wide
eyed. ct need somebody to go with
me-somebody that's got CUTS. AL
the other punks around here are
scared. But know you amt. An
want you to 60 with me. What DC
you say?"
Hicky looked at Ronnie. Neither
said anything.
CLUG put a hand beside his mouth
~ and talked in q hoarse whisper
"An' If you 60 with me, can get you
In on O good racket where you can
make plenty Of dough. Stealth cars
It's o cinch. I got the right connec-
lions, and ] can get you guys in line
right" He paused, while Hicky and
Ronnie looked at each other, then
back at him.
WELL" Slug growled. "What dc
you say? viii you break with me?'
Ronnie and Hicky looked quickly
at each other, silent. Hicky finally
spoke.
"weli," he hesitated, II don't
know"
Wait a minute, Hicky," Ronnie
interrupted. He turned to Slug
"I1l tell you what. Give us is min
utes to talk /. over, then come back
and Wen let you know"
Just then the door opened and Red
Regain and Jim Miller walked in
Slug started to speak. then hesitated
20. K.," he muttered. "In be
back" He slammed the door behind
him.
l Go Be continued next Sunday!