The Washington times., 1922-08-18
MYSTERY VEIN
RUNS THROUGH.
DOT LETTERS
Clark Girl Seemed to Avoid
Film Star After She Reach
ed New York.

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With "Darling Dorothy" near
him in Nel0 York, IN response to
his ferpent pleas, "Al0ays, Her
bert" found himself frequently IN
the depths of depression, from
which he sought TO e1tricdte him
self by ioTitin0 to the little girl.
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A strain of mystery runs through
the love letters of Herbert Rawlin-
son, the motion picture star, to
Dorothy Love Clark, his child sweet
heart, in the winter ot 1919-1S20.
He is worried, but he does not re-
veal the cause of 1t. He seeks
solace in her presence, and she
avoids him.
His gift Of q pair of pumps to
her was described yesterday. and
there followed a hiatus In the cor
respondence.
The next letter shows Rawlinson
in a mood of deep depression, try.
ing to figure out what it's all
about" The letter. dated November
IL, read as follows:
my Darling Dot
81 have been in and out Of town
these last few days and tonight
tried to reach you by phone and
failed. and l was indeed sorry. -
Life seems in a terrible turmoil
these days, and am very unhappy.
II would seem as though there were
no happiness left, and yet I suppose
should be thankful for what !
have. But sometimes I do get ter
ribly blue trying to figure out what
it's all about.
IT simply had to drop you a line
tonight to let you know that you
ut least will remain in my thoughts.
I did so want to see you tonight.
but evidently the fates ordained II
that I was not to see you, and there
you are. But am figuring better
luck next time.
'T want to sec you very soon.
With loads Of love and many kisses.
HERB"
Christmas Eve finds Herb" try.
ing to reach Dorothy by phone. Fail
ing he sends her holiday telegram
as follows:
my darling Dorothy. Have tried
repeatedly to reach you last night.
Wanted to see you 30 very badly.
In case can not call you this
morning this will let you know am
thinking Of you and wishing you a
very Merry Xmas. My very fondest
love, dear, always.
Dorothy, in the early part Of 1920,
was established in New York and
working hard at the Lyric Theater.
Many little notes were sent to her
there by Rawlinson, scribbled re.
quests for appointments ending In
loving messages. At this time also
came a letter from Herb" who has
been in Canada and. returning. finds
that Dorothy has made the acquaint'
ance Of one Max" He writes to
her to find out what the situation IL
my Darling:
II have just returned from
Toronto, Canada. and I received
your two sletters. I am so sorry
to hear Of your trouble at the Hip
but please don't worry, dear. as
know. It will turn out o. X.
Fears Max.
Dear, please answer this note BY
tonight, because maybe can see
you tomorrow morning, and I want
TO know whether or not you have
moved, too. Are you going with
Max? Darling. am q bit worried
over Max. Does he make any ad.
vances to your have often thought
kince mother stays az the hotel and
you 20 home alone and Max, beins
there alone with you. and wonder
sometimes II he ever bothers you.
Now dear, get q note by mes
senger back to the club tonight
some time, and while do no,
promise to come out. I want te
try to.
Whosef
To-day 10 . CERTAIN PARTS
birthday, which means. OF course