The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-16
TROUBLE FOR CARDMAN
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 pr. Van Horn studied the tab. Ibid newspaper on his desk. Lines of worry creased his forehead as he addressed his secretary, Miss Beggs, have you reached Dean Lar sone"
 "Yes, sir. He says the young man in the photograph is Chris topher Wentrlch."
 And the girls?"
 "The dean of women has ldenti- tied one as Paula Jeffers,"
 Van Horn hunched his big shoulders forward. There must be some mistake. Miss Jeffers is one of our best students. She's a leader in her sorority, just as this article affirms, but not the hot head type at all"
 "The dean was positive, sir
 What about the other girlP"
 "'The dean could not verify the fact that she's a blond, sir"
 "A blond :" Van Horn mutt tered. "Of course, she would be a blond" He strengthened. "Very well, Miss Beggs. Will you kindly arrange for Miss JeTers and Wentrich to be in my office before noon2 shall interview Miss Jeffers first"
 When his secretary had gone, Van Horn again bent over the newspaper. The photograph bore the caption: SORORITY GIRL INVADES LEAGUE MEETING. The faces of Paula and Chris were clear.cut but Kilos features were obliterated by milky blur.
 Van Horn sighed deeply, his strong, heavy fingers beating q muted at too on the desk top Foolish, foolish youngsters . ."
 Climbing the stairs to Van Horns office, Paula fought for composure. The president arose as she entered and said courteously, Good morn- ing, Miss Jefrers, Please have Il chair"
 For several moments he occu- pied himself at his desk, Paula, grateful for the chance to calm herself, watched him He was lumboring and bear-likG in his move ments An unruly manc of tag-E 'ack hair topped a massive head. Ills blue serge suit, shiny at tke elbows, hung on his power ful frame With scholarly ds- regard for lit
 Paula felt the wisdom and tolcr- ance of the man She thought that If sic were unJuStly accused she would like her fate to rest in Van Horns hands,
 He looked up, gestured toward the tabloid "Youve seen this, Miss Jeifers?"
 "Yes, sir"
 "Then you know why you're here?"
 "I - I'm afraid I do, pr. Van Horn"
 Frankly, I'm puzzled" he con- tlnued. You don't seem the type to go of on an emotional spree Surely you didn't expect to break up the League all by yoursclf?"
 "I didn't go for that purpose ,' Paula said.
 Then why
 Paula's hazel eyes met his squarely, I'm sorry pr. Van
 He made a basket of his fingers. "You don't care to tell me the real reason thenP"
 Tt .. would involve others, Paula said,
 He nodded "T see. Do you ob- feet to questions that won't in- volvc others?'
 Please ask them, pr Van Horn
 Miss Jetfers, arc you Interested in stirring up conflict at Card man?"
 "Of course notp
 Then you don't want to sec quarrel begun that would result in unpleasant publicity for the School?"
 I'm sure no one wants that not even the League" Paula re- piled.
 Perhaps not ., Do you think the Greek-letter societies arc forc- ing this fightP" @--
 No, sir" This time Paula was vehement. "I'm certain they're not"
 Well, they have their faults, Miss Jeifers, but on the whole they're a good influence" He arose and, moving to the window, gaaed across the campus, "Cardman Is my life" he said softly. Here one group must not be pitted against another. There is too much of that already in the world today"
 Impulsively Paula laid her hand on his sleeve. "Will you believe me, pr. Van HornP -- feel that way, too"
 Miss JefTers, your record at Cardman forces me to believe you, I cannot think that your presence at that meeting was anything but a mistake. wish might say the same of Wentrich," -----------------