The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26

dectlon she had once felt for Tony turned to loathing. "Oh, Tony, how could you do Q thing like this2"
 She shook herself. It did no good to stand there hating Tony, She must help Chris. Get him out of jail, If she did that for him he couldn't refuse to graduate, she told herself flercely,
 She could think of only one person to call--Dr. Lud. And even as she rang his number she had a feeling that it was hopeless.
 This iS Paula Jetfers, pr, Lud," ''Yes, Paula9"
 She said hreathlessly, some thing terrible has happened Tony's had Chris Wentrich arr rested. He's in jail now"
 pr, Lud's voice was sympathetic but calm. I'm sorry, Paula, but perhaps 1t will cool Wentrich off q bit"
 But, Dr, Lud, tomorow's Com mencement and n and Chris won't"
 Flo cut in gently, I'm afraid there's not much can do, Paula, Chris's fate rests entirely In Tony's hands,"
 You mean you won't ."
 I'm sorry
 Paula's icy fingers replaced the receiver, She stood for q moment battling tears, then she ran up the stairs to her room. Jerking her money from the drawer she counted 1t, Her fathers gift plus railroad fare home came to more than $l00.
 stuifing the bills into her purse, Paula left the house,
 The Cardman Center jail was Q tiny pillboX of building with Q muSty office in the front, Jake Sands had his feet on the desk when he entered,
 Afternoon, miss. What can I do for your"
 Paula waved the money at him, live come to get Chris Wen trioh out"
 Heck, just got him in, miss 'Taint often we have guest In here"
 stop jokingW Paula begged. "tioW much will 1t take9"
 Well, now that's 0 question I can't rightly answer. The J. P, arranges all them matters, and he's up in the city watching a ball game. Won't be back till late"
 "But1 have sloo I'll give 1t all to you"
 Sands grinned. Sounds Q bit like bribery to nc. Sorry, miss, 'taint legal without the J. P,'s say-so."
 Paula bit her lip May I sec Chris?" Don't see why not, miss, Just follow your nose"
 In the rear Of the building were two small cells, Chris sat on dirty cot In one of them, his chin ia his hands, He saw Paula and made an effort to flash his ole reckless grin nt her. But the falseness of it brought tears to her eyes.
 She said, trying to be gay, Cant spy much for your choice of hotels, chris"
 "Dumpy, amt itp" Right in the middle of the grin Chris's face broke down. "Oh, heck, Paulie, whats the use of clowning2 1--I wish you hadn't come. I'd rather you didn't see me In here"
 Come on. Chris" Paula coaXed, "get that old chin out Of the mud. AS soon as ths ;astice of the peace comes back I'll have you out Of here" She moved close to the bars, took his hand "Oh. Chris, how could Tony do this to you?"
 But the old Chris, who would have famed with anger at Tony, was gone. Tn his place was a sober, thoughtful person trying to be just.
 "i--I can't say that I blame Tony, Paulie, If he thinks I'm the one who socked him, he has Q right to put me here. Besides If l can't get out of town, this Is the best place for me. No matter what happens tonight, they can't blame me-"
 Chris, do you think something may happen?"
 He shrugged. "There's e League meeting scheduled. If the frater- nity fellows ever find out |"
 where's the League meetingP" Paula demanded.
 I'd rather you don't know, Paulie. You're liable to get mixed up In the mess"
 Paula said shrewdly, You're pretty sure thereIl be mess. Chris, you've got to tell me where the meeting is,"
 Nothing doing, Paulie." Chrlss jaw set. T won't be the one to tell"
 And no matter how much she pleaded, Chris remained adamant, She tried to be angry at his stub bornness, but she couldn't. Chris looked so terribly disturbed and unhappy that she could find only pity for him in her heart As she turned to leave, Chris called her back.
 "Paulie, there's something I ought to tell you. It-it's Kilo.'
 "Yes, Chris?" Paula encouraged him shakily.
 Maybe you'll understand why I can't Oh, Paulie, you've been so swell, and I feel like mug to tell you this. T."
 At this moment Sands came back to announce: You gotta get { out now, miss. No visitors after dark"
 < But Paula had read something in Chris's face that sent cold 1 fingers clutching at her heart You can tell me later, Chris" she said, and left him.
 
 Crossing the street, Paula had to wait for a car, @ small blue coupe. Tn the dusk she caught a glimpse of the homely face of Bill