Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 May 1941 — Page 17

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YESTERDAY—The story of Tony's infury hits front pages and Cardman’s

campus, on the eve of commeneément,

is ominously quiet. Dr. Lud warns Paula’ if the League-Fraternity fight flares, it may mean Dr. Van Horn’s ouster. Chris comes to the sorority house,’ tells ‘Pauls he is leaving. The town marshal arrives. * _ with a warrant for Chris’s arrest, sworn by Tony. - BE a2

CHAPTER TWELVE .

. STUNNED, Paula watched Sands lead Chris away. Aloud, she spoke her-resentful thoughts, all the affectign she had once felt for Tony turned to loathing. “Oh, Tony, how could you do a thing like this?” " She shook herself. It did*no good to stand theré hating Tony. She must help Chris. Get him out of Jail. She could think of only one per‘son to call—Dr. Lud. And even as she rang. his number she had a feeling that it was hopeless. * . “This is Paula Jeffers, Dr. Lud.” “Yes, Paula?” She said breathlessly, “Something

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jail now.” Dr. Lud’s voice was sympathic but calm. “I'm sorry, Paula, but pothaps it will cool Wentrich off a it.” :

“But, Dr. Lud, tomorrow's Commencement and—and - Chris won't—" He cut in gently, “I'm afraid there’s not much I scan do, Paula. Chris's fate rests entirely in Tony’s hands.” “You mean, you won't ...” “I'm sorry.” “On...” Paula’s icy fingers replaced the receiver. She stood for a moment battling tears, then she ran up the stairs to her room. Jerking her money from the drawer she counted it. Her father’s gift plus railroad fare home came to more than $100. . Stuffing the bills into ‘her purse; Paula left the house.

2 & 8 THE CARDMAN CENTER jail

was a: tiny pillbox of a bulding with a musty office in the front. Jake

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she entered. ; “Afternoon, miss. . What can Ido for you?” Paula waved the money at him. “I_T've come to get Chris Wentrich out.” “Heck, I just got him in, miss.

*Tain’t often we have a guest in| .

here.” ; “Stop joking!” Paula begged. “How much will it take?” “Well, now that's a question I . can’t rightly answer. The J. P, arranges all them matters, and he’s * {ip in the city watching a ball game. Won't be back till late.” . “But I have $100. I'll give it all

to you,” 4 Sands grinned.’ “Sounds a bit like bribery to me. Sorry, miss, ’tain’t legal without the J. P.’s say-so.” Paula bit her lip. “May I see Chris?” 2 “Don’t see why not, miss. Just follow your nose.” Ne In the rear of the building were two small cells.. Chris sat on a dirty cot in one of them, his chin in! his hands. 3 ' 2 ” 2

“COME on, Chris,” Paula coaxed, “get that old chin out of the mud. - As soon as the justice 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 ‘flamed with anger at Tony, was gone. In his place was a sober, thoughtful person trying to be fust. “I—I can’t say that I blame Tony, Paulie. If he thinks I'm the one who socked him, he has a right to put me here. Besides, if I can’t be 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 a League meeting scheduled. If the fraternity fellows find out. . .” : . “Where's: the League meeting?” Paula demanded. “I'd rather you didn't know, ‘Paulie. You're liable to ‘get mixed .up in the mess.” Paula said shrewdly, “You're pretty sure there’ll be a mess. Chris, - you've got to tell me where the meeting is.” pin! : “Nothing doing, Paulie.” Chris's

) . Jaw set. “I won't be the one to tell.”

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Paula knew that he was the logical person to. warn. She dashed from the house, leaving her startled sisters to gape after her.

Lud’s sister came to the door and shook her head at Paula’s request to see the professor.

“He has a visitor, Miss -Jeffers. I know it's something important,

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“Please, Miss Lud,” Paula gasped, “this is more important. I—I've got to see your brother.” “Very well,” the woman said after a moment, “I'll tell him you're here.” . But Paula was in no mood -to wait. She brusned by the woman and burst into the study. She found herself looking into the startled face of Tony Beale. “Paulie, what are you doing here?” : : Ignoring Tony, Paula addressed Dr. Lud: “Something’s wrong,” she panted. “The fraternity boys have all broken their dates tonight. The league’s meeting, but I don’t know Where. I saw Bill Jenks with Ha Bascomb and another-— z “Easy, Paulie,” Tony said. Paula lashed him withe scornful eyes. “Please don’t talk to me!” Then, to Lud: “We've got to do something now!” : ; Lud nodded. “We're going to, Paula. A bunch of the Iraternity

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