The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-20

man n observed Herb, and then told of meeting Theodore Stratton on my way out. ,, said uerh "If YOU get job out at ms studio don't tell him. Pique hls cur . . osity. It is better. His discovery ol vonr acouaintanceship will hit nm all the harder"
 knew this was good advloe ana thanked Herb for it.
 ..Mr. Herbert Richardsonl MT. Her bert Richardson! Mir. Herbert R1ch- ardson!o droned a page. MT. Tier bert Richardson? At the telephone please announced the boy as Herb raised his hand.
 Its Ria," said Herb with worried look. "Excuse me, Virgie."
 He left me almost on the run. Hard Iv had Herb passed through the d1n- ing room door before man at the next table came toward me, lowing and smiling.
 I looked at him in surprise.
 With a smirk the intruder said; T see you don't remember me, Miss Winston. I met you the other eve ming at the Grove. My name is Brown"
 1 had no TeCOlleCltOH Ol CNCA SSSA.Af9 the man before, but there was a pos sibility that I had met him. My edu- cation was coming fast. The situa- ton had possibilities. If he was d man of standing l must not offend him. If he was a male vamp l must repulse him. I hesitated moment hoping for a flash of intuition. Then I said bluntly. T don't remember you. Mr. Brown"
 But you will take my word for 1t. won't you, Virgie?" Then l knew that my instinctive dislike for the man was justified
 T hardly think l will, MT. Brown" l" I snapped coldly.
 But you don't want to sit here alone? Surely you know that Herb has been called to the phone by an other dame"
 MT. Brown. I prefer sitting alone to sitting with you. Is that plain?'
 Don't try to upstage me. little girl" and with an effrontery that was almost admirable he pulled out Herb S chair.
 I looked around wildly. Herb might be gone a long while. l didn't want to make S scene. I turned instinc- lively to Theodore Stratton's table There must have been a call for help in my eyes. for Theodore Stratton, after saying a few words to the beau- tifully sad lady across the table from him. walked quickly over to me
 Pardon me Miss Samson noticed that you were alone and sent me to ask if you would care to join us until MT. Richardson returns. I am Theo- dore Stratton. Miss Samson will in- troduce us properly later. She says she is so glad to meet you again" He ignored my annoyer completely and with relief and joy in my heart, arose and preceded him to his table.
 Maud, as I told you, this little girl was in trouble" said Stratton quietly
 We will keep her here until Hert Richardson returns"
 q am Virginia Winston, Miss San- son. It was so kind of you both to ask me over here that I might ge, away from that terrible man. He said his name was Brown Do you know him7'
 .-Yee, I know him. answered Mir Stratton briefly. He calls himself q manager His game is to try anc place young women who please his fancy and who are willing to pay his price. I would throw him off of any lot where I was playing"
 "We noticed you earlier in the eve. ning," said Maud Samson. You look so fresh and unspoiled. Are you new in Los Angeles?'
 q haven't been here so very long I hope you didn't think it impertinen of me to look at you so much. In m5 little home town I saw you often or the screen and paid my homage t you. Seeing you here in real life couldn't avoid looking. Tn fact. Mis-, Samson, it was you who brought m< to Hollywood"
 Maud Samson turned in surprise She tried to speak lightly. but ther, was an undercurrent of sadness in he- tone. 'Oh, hope I haven't that tt answer for. my dear"
 What do you mean, Maud?' ask es Theodore Stratton, annoyed. "Surel, you can't find fault with Hollywoo, and the movies. They have been yer, kind to you"
 Miss Samson forced a smile to he lips. Yes, they, as well as the grea picture star. Theodore Stratton. hay, been very kind to me" Tomorrow-Theodo Stratton's Tn ! vitation-
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