New Britain herald., 1929-08-06

They ask her what her plans are for the future. and Molly says she does not know. As matter Of fact. she is in love with Jack Wells. and has some vague notion of marrying him shortly.
 But the reporters do not know that. When she hints at romance, they assume that Red Flynn, po- lice court reporter. is the lucky man. In no time, the next editions are on the street. Molly Burnham E.ngag- ed" they scream. Girl Playwright to Wed Newspaper Man"
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER NNIN
 The following story. typical of many appeared that afternoon on the front page Of a New York eve ming paper.
 Molly Burnham hinting mys- teriously at romance, received re- porters today in her palatial suite at the Plaza.
 When Dopey Dan fired the shot that made Miss Burnham famous, George Flynn, police court reporter in Boston. conceived an idea that should make her rich, aS well. As an express agent, MT. Flynn appre- ciated the value of Dopey Dams err ing aim. A victim as pretty as Miss Burnham should never be shot in vain. George knew his stuff, and pro- ceeded to turn the spectacular as saut into a dramatic flier.
 Miss Durham admits that the plot for The Death of Delphine Oar rows originated in the fertile brain of the police court reporter. It was she who wrote the script. And last night a wildly enthusiastic audience welcomed the premiere of their joint efforts.
 Today Mir Flynn Otherwise known as 'RedD is back on the job. While Miss Burnham, famous over night as the youngest and prettiest playwright on Broadway, holds court in Gotham.
 Looking more like debutante than seasoned newspaper woman, Miss Molly admitted today hank ering for romance. But. pressed for details, she refused to make state ment.
 "I don't know whether I'm en- gagged or not" she declared and de- clined 10 corroboratc rumorS that MT Flynn was the lucky man.
 Mir Flynn, covering police court in Boston, also refused to talk. Friends of the couple expect formal announcement of the engagement within a few days
 After the reporters left, Molly had dressed lesurely, expecting a tele- phone call any moment from Jack. But her line was busy great deal of the time Mr. Wharton, her city editor in Boston. had called to congratulate her, and to say that he was forwarding a number of wires and special deliveries,
 "I don't suppose youll be coming back 2" he surmised.
 Why of course I will' she in sisted, If my jobs still there, I know I've been away an aWfully long time"
 Your jobs here all right" he assured her. But you'll have other irons in the fire now"
 Her mail came up shortly. a great bundle of it. And presently she knew that Mir. Wharton was right.
 A firm of boo< publishers wisheI to know if she would write novel from the script of the play. They would guarantee the sale of 1000 copies. A well-known typewriter firm wrote that they are sending her typewriter, and requested her endorsement, Tobacco manufac turers solicited approval of their particular brand Of cigarcts. There was cold cream manufacturer who craved her sanction of his product.
 The editor of a national maga- zine wondered if she would care to write an article entitled "A Career Versus Love" Several studios be sought the favor of an invitation sitting.
 But the greatest thrill of all came when she opened the letter from n man in charge of the New York branch of a celebrated moving pic ture firm. Mr. sydney Dunsany was his name. and he wanted to llnoN if she would consent to be filmed for a talkic.
 Molly rushed to the telephone. Shr rould moi wait any longer Sh, must share the thrills of her sue