The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-10-01

urner was worth more
and he knew it,
Now I'm through. Didn't | glory in
telling himl"
But these moving picture people
how did you get in touch with them?"
Mr.. Carr boarded where | did last
winter. He thought then he could
get me in-but only as an extra. They
pay five dollars day, but the works
uncertain and ! was afraid to risk it,
Last week he called up and said there
was chance in the regular company;
to come right over and see Mr.. Stan
ley, the director"
And he engaged you at oncec"
mo, I'd no experience except that
one week with the Universal But
they were to take some pictures In
Jersey the next day, Sunday, and he
said he'd try me out. / was terrified
| felt everything depended on my
work that day. But 1t was cloudy and
they didn't do much, so ] had only
one scene. Monday they put me in
stock at thirty a week. Now it's up
to me to make good"
"Oh, you will" encouraged Helen,
warmly. II know you will"
III only ! had some clothes. l
need an evening gown desperately.
They lent me one for a supper scene,
but it was a mile too big"
why, I'll gladly lend you any Of
mine"
"Oh. | didn't mean that" Then
impetuously. But if you could-until
l have chance to get some"
you know I'd love to. Come in
here. Wen look over what have
Her best gowns Helen kept in the
large hall closet. And now she took
down several from their hangers and
turned them right side out
You've so many" enviously. ooh,
how attractive! love thisl" Laura
held up a pale blue chiffon, with a
knife-plaited underskirt
That's old, l got that in London
on our first trip, three years ago.
Look how badly it's worn-the chit
fon's all pulled in front"
But that wouldn't show in the pic
lures. 1t doesn't matter if they're
soiled or worn, it's only the style and
material that show"
'Try it on" urged Helen. mo,
sir, you can't lie there." lifting Pussy
Purr New from the soft fluffiness of a
white charmeuse.
Slipping out of her shirtwaist and
skirt, Laura, radiantly expectant,
Your corset covers too high" as
Helen started to hook the gown. Wait,
l can turn it in"
"Oh, it's so graceful-and it just fits
me! I'm wild about it,"
ut does look WELL didn't think
we were so near the same size"
"What're you two doing in there?'
called Warren, who always resented
being left alone in the evening.
'Laura's trying or some of my
gowns. She may have to borrow one
for the pictures" Then impulsively
GO let Warren see you in that"
Aglow with excitement, Laura ran
into the library.
Great" laying down his paper
Say, that's stunning on you! Suits
you better than 1t does Helen
Helen knew this was true. but she
shrank from having it put into words.
Though they had been schoolmates
Laura. with her cloudy hair and vivid
coloring, was several years younger;
and. beside her, Helen felt suddenly
colorless and old
When she tried on the next gown
she whirled about before the mirror
then darted off with joyous Il want
Mr.. Curtis to see this one"
Turn around" commanded War
rem. "Jove, you can wear Helens
clothes all right. That suits you to
at"
Helen had grown very quiet She
was genuinely fond of Laura, but she
could not keep back the vague bitter
ness that every woman feels toward
another who is younger and more
striking.
AS she hooked Laura into the last
gown, she glanced over her shoulder
into the glass. Yes, she looked older
decidedly older
Il shouldn't think of borrowing this
its too new and fresh"
"Oh, you wouldn't hurt it." Helen
tried to be generous.
Mono, one of the others will dc
Just as we'll"
This time when she ran in for War
ren's approval. Helen did not go with
her. Instead. she stood waiting by
the dresser. slowly sticking the pins