The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
WHEN ENEMIES UNITE
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 HXou'Fe trying to - to frighten ne" kilo accused,
 hoh, KiIo, I'm trying to make you see things straightl Chris was leav. ing school when he was arrested lie couldn't standing having every. oz1e think he siugged Tony. tried Co help him, but I couldn't. He needs someone else, Kiio. He needs ycuI"
 "Why do you tell me all this when you love him yourself?"
 "T-Y don't know" Paula said, her hazel eyes cIouding. "f'm all mixed ID about things only know I had 10 tell you"
 From the loft irony called, They're almost here"
 Kilo seemed not to hear. Her green eyes, filled with tears, were aixed upon Paula.
 "Ysyou're 60 decent" she said slowly.
 "eo gre you, Kilo," Paula said. "And now's your chance to prove G."
 "pauis, f-r didn't mean to get Chris in trouble. It was just that wss jealous. I was willing 10 do anything. to keep him away from
 Paula tried to interrupt her, but Kiio rushed on: T wanted Chris in the League becauSe he was dar. ing. Then one of the boys gug- egegted throwing stench bomb inc to every fraternity party. Chris promised Co help, Later, when you told him about Uncle Barney, he came to me and said he was quit- ting the League"
 Paula said, "Piease, Kilo, there's I no time now"
 Kiio Ignored the warning: "Chris gald he'd have no part in getting Van Horn fired But he'd prom. ised to meet me the night Of the party, and I held him to 1t. He begged me not to start trouble. refused. It began to rain and I borrowed his scarf to cover my head. Chris didn't even go with Us. I bew him afterward and told him AVW ASsAy hba DVeh HuAW HS bwAl he never wanted to sec me again."
 PAaia shook the girls shoulders. sKilo, iistsnI Chris doesn't hate i yeu. He loves you. But if you don't stop this fight he will hate you. I know chris. Under that hard crust he's fuii Of ideals. This is your ] last chance to make him respect you"
 .But how :" Kiio seemed be-. ] Wiidefed.
 Come out and face the boys," Yaule replied. "Teli them the truth. Tsil them you're willing to let Van Horn settle things"
 xilo said duly, "Ail right, I'll
 yrom the loft Tony yelled, spauia, stay inside. I'm going out
 But psuis and Kilo paid no heed. As they moved out the door Kiio said to one Of the League boys, Don't let Tony Beaie out and don't let anyone in."
 ] Outside the jet sky was steel. pointed with stars. Tn the dark s.. lsnce, Paula took c deep breath Of cool night air and tried to quiet her pounding heart.
 z Who's there7" Hal Bascomb called sharply. 9. a.
 4 fiashlight beam Ianced out at tissnt; pinned Kiio in its light. Un- der the siiversbiond hair her face was cut clear and car1ieo-sharp. 4 low gasp of admiration escaped Paula at the other girls lovelincSS
 Were holding . meeting here, Kile replied. "What do you wantT
 The fiashiigf1t switched to Paula who stiffened in defiance.
 Bescomb said, We knew you and TDny would rush here to warn your xfiends. Seems to me you're on the wrong side Of the fence, Paula. where's Tony7"
 PAuia lied desperately, "He-he,s eone to get help, Hai."
 Bascomb laughed. Tn what? Ltid's car is still parked lip on the
 "auit staiiing," Bill Jenks growi- eG. "TE you're going to run this League bunch out Of csrdman, get started"
 Ifs tilat you, Bill Jenks?" Kiio eeiled. T want to talk to you"
 4 figure detached itself from the group. "Wlnat is lt, Miss Shcrwood?"
 '"Tsll them to go back" Kiio said inapeEiously.
 Sure, sure, ! wiil," JenkS ehack1ed.
 Kiio beckoned him closer. Only Paula could hear her words: "Bili, the whole thing is of. I've changed my mind"
 Jenks sucked in his breath. "eay, seufe kidding, aren't yOu2"
 Tin serious, Bill There mustn't be fight here"
 well, I'll be-. '" Jenks ex- cIaimed, then, Sorry, Miss Sher-