Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-29
CHAPTER XIX

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The last scene Of the new produc-
ton was shot on the evening Of
October second, and consisted Of a
closeup of Jane Dare, as Elaine, on
the occasion of her first appearance
at King Arthur's court. 1t was a
ietake, the original shot having been
spoiled in the developing room. With
the exception of cameramen and
crew. Tony. Jane and Ben were lone
on the set. The former turned 20
his companions. put out his hand.
"She's done." he exclaimed, SOL
emnly-"thank God. And SO am l.
pretty nearly" In spite of his smile
there was a look of utter WEAKNESS
on his gray, lined face.
Better run into town with us to-
night for a little supper Hardy
said. "You look all in. An evening
off will do you good
Il agree with you, Ben" Jane sec
onded, earnestly. "No use killing
yourself, Tony. You've been work
ing in that projection room most Of
the night for the past two weeks.
You need rest"
Tony gave her a quick, whimsical
smile, in which there was more of
meaning than Hardy. at least. guess
ed.
"rll have plenty of time to rest
after next Sunday" he said. Moth
ing else. | guess. You people run
along to town and enjoy yourselves.
I've got work TO do"
"You don't suppose. Tony" said
Jane. pressing his hand affection
ately, that I-we-could think Of
enjoying ourselves with you up here
carrying all the burdenr Why. dear"
she spoke with sudden. almost ma
ternal tenderness-"I can't tell you
how wonderful I think you've been.
Wonderful. And you're going 20 get
your reward Sunday night az the
Parkway.
u sur will. if the picture roes
over. and makes you a star"
Not at the expense Of n break
down on your part" She squeezed
his hand. not noticing how the ply
sican contact made him vince.
Nothing could justify that"
"Oh-l'm all right He lit q
cigarette, began to stride nervous
ly up and down. Thank God there
are no more scenes to be shot.
Those retakes of the tournament,
and the meeting with Launcelot.
came out fine. Henderson brought
the prints up this afternoon. As for
the stills. they're wonderful.
Couldn't be better. Use the ones
that show up best at a distance, Ben,
for the lobby display-the others are
o. X. for the newspapers. And
don't forget to keep after Kraus on
those colored engagements. What
do you hear. If anything. from the
Davidson outfit"
"Miss Carroll came in to see me
yesterday. She said they were
breaking their necks. her friend tells
her. but are still a good week be-
hind us"
Lew Is figuring on the four
teenth. He'll throw a fit, Saturday
morning, when he hears we're show
ing Sunday. Well. you people bet
ter shove off. I've got six hours
work ahead Of me. before ] turn in.
looking over titles. Good night
He held put his hand. and Jane and
Hardy. seeing that he was in earnest,
reluctantly lett him.
"Dear old Tony" Jane whispered,
as they drove off. "He's priceless"
Rather" Hardy busted himself
for a few moments with the wheel.
When he spoke again his voice was
very earnest. "Jane." he said, "Tony
Hull is in love with YOU"
Nonsense" She laughed, but her
laughter was not entirely corvinc-
ing.
at isn't nonsense. It's the truth.
He has been for months. I've seen
IL. Anybody could see il. Perhaps
it's been especially clear to me be-
cause Iv in love with you myself.
Jealous. But what surprises me Il
that you haven't noticed IT,"
"Tony isn't in love with anybody.
Ben Jane said slowly. Her
thoughts had gone back to their day
together at the bunrtlow. the night
when she had waited for is kisses.
"Or IL he is. there are reasons why
he can't say So"
"Reasons7 What reasons.
81 can't tell you for certain. Ben.
but I have an idea Tony Is married
already. It's rome Of my business.
Of course. and perhaps I shouldn't
have said what I have. but-Tm
afraid it's true"
maybe Il IL. ! suppose you know
what you're thinking about. But just
the same. he's in love with you