Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-29
Starigh I
BY the Noted Author
IDAH M'GLONE GIBSON
A True Friend

DuI sometimes WONDER III a CIR
has ever. asked herself why she
loves her lover.
At times there was something
almost repellant to me aDout
fheo, and yet never deceived my
self for momeuL
When was with him, when he
was within the radius of my eye
there was no one near except Thee
dore Stratton. When he was
away from me, my thoughts con-
tinually wandered to the sound
Of his voice, the look of his eye
the caress OF his hand upon my
shoulder and the longing became
almost unbearable to be near him
again.
And all the while under this
peculiar complex there was a sub
lie fearsome drawing away of my
soul. OF course, at the time, |
did not consciously realize all
MS, but since, as l have grown
Jlder and more experienced, l un-
derstand. Most women will.
The whole day at the studio
vas taken up with scenes between
Maud Samson and Theo. had
only two shots during the day.
Late in the afternoon the even
-ng papers were brought on the
.ot and when Theo read that John
storm had taken Kitty's body to
riverside he was astonished.
What does this all mean, baby
;hild?" he asked. rs Storm try-
ing to press-agent himself into
.he limelight?"
1t means, Theo, that John
Vas very much in love with Kit
" and had she lived he would
| nave married her."
oh, come, Baby-child, YOU
lon't understand"
1 understand perfectly. l un-
Lerstand and believe what John
storm told me. 1t was that in
ne face Of the world, his church,
Il any other adverse criticism he
you'd have married Kitty if she
would have accepted him."
But the life of Kitty Dalton
vas notorious. Surely you know
hat"
Yes, TheO, | know that the
JuDlic thought that way. But Kit.
y had reformed Her supreme
sacrifice to save John Storms life
proved 1t. But, Theo, aren't the
ives OF many men in this profess
Ion notorious? And yet you
you'd find no objection, Theo, if |
'hey married the sweetest, most
innocent girl in Los Angeles"
Yes, l would, Baby-child. II
loht believe in marriage, you
AnoW, especially in the profession
It stulifies ones art. AS Heine
he great lover of history, has said
Marriage is the cure-all of love.
But, Theo-"
oh, let's not talk about If
Zine enough in the future for the
question to come between you and
ne Aren't you happy as you are?
Jhlld, l know, and l am going to
'evel in the fact that | love Won
and you love me. Isn't that suf-
ticient for you? 1t is for me-"
Although he said that there
vas time enough to talk about
marriage in the future, he said it
IN such a way that it gave me to
understand that he only meant
some time when we were not busy
With pictures. l was happy when
was with him and l was very
young, perhaps too young to take
up the responsibilities of marriage
did want to be successful in my
work and so l said to myself
We will let things go on as they
are"
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When / arrived home that
night my heart kept sinking low
er and lower as l neared my apart
ment door, But when | opened it
there was Angela-who had been
so helpful to me, so friendly-pre-
pairing dinner with the table set
ior three.
Il have invited a mutual friend
to have dinner with me, Virgie,
Jack Thompson. OF course, |
knew that you would be tired. but
it seemed to me that Jacks pat
ter might cheer YOU :''> - bit" she
explained brightly.
l felt | could never repay An
5ela for her thoughtfulness. The
apartment laden with memories
If Kitty Dalton would have been
nexpressibly depressing if l were
alone. The thought flashed ac-
'oss my mind that | must move
% new surroundings.
Angela seemed to read my
hought. Your months lease is
up tomorrow, Virgie. Why don't
you take a little apartment on
lear Hollywood. Something ell
irely different from this one.
know a dandy place. If you lik>
We can go out there tonight ant
zee it, If you want me to, I'll take
| day Off and move you tomor-
'ow."
"Oh, Angela, why are you so
rood to me? | couldn't accept such =
/ favor :
Yes, you can, Virgie. l want to I
10 it for you. You seem such a