Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27

CHAPTER AAI
For a moment Tony Hull was
stunned by the sudderness OF Lew
Dayidson's words. by the ultimatum
confirmed in them, but he managed
70 keep his temper. His first im-
pulse. Of course, was 10 accept the
challenge, refuse to direct Irene in
the part. and thus automatically ter
inmate his Connection with Davidson
Productions. The thought Of vast
ing his time, trying to force into
prominence a woman whom he knew
70 be incompetent. was ~distasteful 20
him IN the highest degree. And there
were other reasons for his distaste-
reasons he had hoped would perma-
ncntlv remained buried in the OBJ
security OF a decent oblivion. SO the
little fraud had been clever enough
10 pull the wool over Davidson's eyes
Ito convince him that she was rs
sweet, as guilelcss. as innocent as
she pretended? Tony knew better.
Cost what it might. he felt a momcn-
tary impulse to open Davidson's eyes
tell him the truth.
Il don't know what Miss Shirley
has told yOu about herself. Lew he
said. but Il happen to know some
thing about her, and ! can tell YOU"
He got no further. Davidson raised
his hand with the exclamation Of
anger.
II amt asked YOU 10 tell me any
thing about Miss shirley" he roared.
Anything ! want to know ] can find
out myself. All I asked you 10 do is
TO carry out my orders"
Tony's cheeks grew suddenly Grim
son. Never before had Lew David
son treated him as a mere employe.
Their relations had always been those
Of two good friends. working to-
gether for the best results. II hurt
him immeasurahly-hurt his pride.
An angry rctort came to his lips,
but thought 81 Jane Dare caused him
torepress it,. If he left the Davidson
he would leave Jane
would MO longer hc at her side 10
guide and help her. After al. why
not humor Davidson in his madness;
Irene would prove quickly enough
BY her own deficiencies, the folly Of
trying to make a silk purse out Of
a sow's ear. Let the Old Man learn
his lesson.
every well, Mr.. Davidson" he said
quietly. ~ don't think that Miss
Shirley is equal to the part. but il
you DO. nm give her every oppor-
tunity to prove ito confirm your
judgment" He rose. now thoroughly
in command Of himself. EDO you
want me To nut Miss Dare back in
her old part7H
Sure ! do. And I'm mighty glad,
Tany. to hear you talking sense. NO
reason why you and me should quar-
rel" He took a box OF cigars from
a drawer and passed il across the
desk. Maybe I'm wrong about this
Miss Shirley. / amt claiming 10 be
God. you understand. Sometimes !
make d mistake. maybe. But. a.
told Sam kcssler. don't forget ! picked
Alice Carroll off the Royal lot when
everybody said she vas apple sauce.
you understand, and made a star OF
her. didn't II? A fellow has got 20
back his own judgment in business.
and I'm backing mine. III | lose. it's
my money I'm losing-don't forget
that. Now this girl Miss Shirley y
hurt, see. "A Zig cut and bruise on the
face where that hell-cat hit her, and
| can't ~ yfor sure whether she's
going to be in share 10 act tomorrow
~ not. III she is. TIL send her down.
III she isn't. 20 ahead with them OK
teriors YOU got TO make with Miss
Dare. Get busy now. boyle
slapped Tony on the shoulder with
all his old COMMUNICATIVE fooled
away enough time already on this
picture. Let's have some results"
"All right. Lew" Tony went to
the door. st won't be my fault II
we don't get them
Jane. whom he telephoned later.
took the news with her hahitual good
nature.
Well she laughed. $50 7 got fired
and hired again all in one day. and
now I'm just where 7 was before. In
this business one Of the first things
70 learn I guess, IS 70 keep RICH. on
smiling
"Atta girl" Tony told her. "And
don't forget you're not ~ any means
just where you were before. You're
u whole lot better off. bucking this
little false alarm than You were try
ing 70 oufshine an actress like Alice
Carroll. Don't ~nerken.r
Never" she replied. Goodbye"
He did not tell her what price In