The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-16

a fool for trying to doubie-up on jobs.
 Jack Thompson. who was my com panon, looked even colder than 1 felt.
 I'd give a year of my life for d drink" he whispered. I'd even drink home brew
 Perhaps they will serve us hot coffee"
 Perhaps is right" snapped Jack sarcastically. Tt just isn't done in the movies, Virgie. Anyway, not for atmosphere"
 At this moment one of Jacks friends came up and pulled out bot tie
 Jack took it with no show of re- luctance you may be sure and after 2 long drink said with grin: That's the fastest transportation in the world. l passed from the North Pole to the Equator in 10 seconds. Bill, you're more welcome than steam heat in Labrador" As he spoke Jack handed me the bottle.
 I took one swallow and a river of fire scorched my throat. The pain was unlike anything I'd ever known. coughed violently, making a perfect show of myself and attracting the attention of everyone on the lot.
 Careful Virginia" warned Jack They'll give us the gate if they find this liquor here"
 Let 'em come" I retorted, "All l want is a nice, warm job washing dishes in cafeteria. If this is nov ielife I'm through
 Jack looked at me shrewdly. Then, with is worldly wise look he said: l,ttt I'll bet all have the other way. Girls don't leave the movies when the prospect is good for a job with Stratton. I'll hand it to him. The girls all fall for him"
 Jack. who had taken two or three drinks from the bottle, was beginning ito talk little thickly. He came up to me and tried to put his arm about my waist.
 "Virgie, I'm just trying to keep you warm. that's all. I know better than to make love to Theodore Strattons girl"
 Don't insult me, Jack. I thought yor were my friend. You wouldn't have said that if you weren't drunk
 I'm not drunk But aren't you little bit crazy about him, Virgie? Honest now2'
 l IelL ID.Scll COiDi tNNH LII NH = my frost bitten checks. I had not yet learned to do the society lie" grace fully.
 Jacks quick eye caught the tell tale flash of color.
 There, there! l knew it. Well, 1T you must fall in love with somebody in this game besides me fall in love with somebody way up where it will do you some good.
 "Of course, I know how foolish it would be for you to fall in love with me. I can't do anything for myself, let alone you. But I've fallen for you. virgie. I've fallen for you"
 Jack extended his hand across the table and laid it on mine.
 Just then I was startled by the penetrating voice of the director whom I had forgotten entirely; If everyone would give me what those two at the front table are giving me, I might have a picture before you all froze to death. They have gotten the right idea of the story
 felt the eyes of the entire army of the extra people upon me, and l tried to pull my hand away, but Jack would have nothing of it.
 "Play up, play up, Virginia. Make good"
 But I wasn't acting, Jack"
 That doesn't make any differ ence. The director thought you were. If you can put 1t over you're all right, girl. You're made"
 '.Cutr came from the director lips, followed with:
 T think that will be all, ladies and gentlemen"
 A sigh of relief went up on all sides. It had been trying night. But I was helped somewhat by the thought that. all unconsciously. had pleased the director. From such little acorns great oaks may grow.
 what are you going to do now vireie?" asked Jack who was waiting when I left the dressing room.
 Take a street car home an swered.
 .One of the boys Is going to put on a party. Don't you want to go with us?" :,
 i've got to work tomorrow, Jack, explained and coughed slightly.
 "Virgie, you've started cold out here tonight. I guess you had better get home"
 Tomorrow--A Friend in Need.
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