cript and ruin the World Broadcasting Company's chances for the
contract with the motion picture company. Another broadcaster had
offered him a large sum, he said, and promised a job if he would steal
the script and ruin the program.

They hastened back to the studio where a tense group awaited their
coming. Mr. McGregor was there and so was Curt. Janet started suddenly
when she saw Jim Hill with a bandage around his head.

"What happened to you?" she asked anxiously.

"Adolphi ran my cab into a curb and then pulled a gun on me and took the
script away. Of course he had a mask on, but I recognized his voice. He
clouted me over the head when I tried to resist and the next thing I
knew Curt had found me at the police station where I was being given
emergency treatment."

Mr. McGregor spoke. "What about Adolphi and that precious sister of
his?"

"They are in police custody awaiting whatever charges may be filed
against them," said Janet.

Mr. McGregor nodded. "That can be done tomorrow. How about you girls?"

"We're all right," replied Janet and Helen.

"A little tired, maybe," added Helen, by way of an afterthought.

The continuity chief looked at Jim Hill.

"Think you can step in tomorrow and whip this company in to shape so
we'll be sure of the contract?" he asked.

Jim's face lighted up. "I know I can."

"Then get home and get some sleep. You're in charge of the program."

He turned back to Janet and Helen.

"Like New York?" the question was so sudden that it caught them
unawares.

"It's exciting," gasped Helen.

"It isn't always like this," smiled the continuity chief. He was looking
intently at Janet.

"How would you like to join my staff as a writer?"

Janet could hardly believe her ears.

"Why, I think I'd like it," she managed to say. "Yes, I know I would."
She plunged in blindly.

"Then if you girls want to stay on, there'll be a place for Helen in the
stock company and for you on my writing staff," he said. "Think it over
and let me know tomorrow."

An hour later when they were alone in their rooms, Janet and Helen had
their first chances to talk uninterruptedly.

Helen smiled contentedly.

"It's such a relief to know that the program to boost Dad's picture is
going through all right," she said. After a pause she went on, "What
shall we do about the jobs in Radio City?"

"I think I'll accept," said Janet.

"But what about school back home; what about going to Corn Belt U.?"

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