The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-05
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be tied up myself, but we can get
hold of some one in the publicity
department to take you around
Might as we'll look the place over,
now that you're going to be work
ing here"
So Rorimer was taken in tow by
an agreeable young man from the
publicity department. The tour was
a short one, though. because only
one stage was busy at the time, and
when they returned to the offices
Dan asked him if he knew whether
Miss Winter was around. After
some inquiries his guide learned
that she had left for the day.
Shortly afterward Dan departed,
and he drove at once TO the bunga-
low, where he found Anne and
Mona in aprons. preparing dinner.
Anne said at once. Dan, you've
brought good news! I can see it in
your face"
And he admitted that that was
true. 1T went over, Anne; Grand
United bought It,"
"Oh, that's wonderful, DAM Sit
down and tell me all about it. Din
ner car wait, Mona; we simply
have to hear this right away; ]
can't wait another minute"
He laughed happily, knowing no
other triumph that could equal this
present one; and he followed them
to the sofa, where they made him
sit between them and relate the
thing from beginning to end.
Talk about a break!' Dan saic
joyfully, with an arm around each
of them. Il still don't believe it
Anne, pinch me, will you?"
They we're excited, animated
listeners; they were unable TO keep
from interrupting his recital with
eager ordinations.
"a contract, DAM! That's Won
derful!"
We'll, maybe. That remains tc
be SEEN"
And Dan saved something for the
end. THE best is yet to come" he
said, looking at Anne. "They may
give you a chance, Anne, at the
part of Jenny. How'd that be
spoke to johnson about you, and he
promised that he'd suggest to the
director that you be given a test
Dan, you didn't"
Il sure did"
TTOW did you ever dare?"
II why don't you behave?'
Mona demanded. What do you
mean, dare? Why shouldn't hep
Sure, why shouldn't II" saio
Dan. But listen, Anne. Garry
Sloan's the director. You'd better
see him right away ana tell hin
you'd like that screen test.
Tell him you'd like to play thai
role and you want to show hin
what you can do. Don't be afraic
to speak up, because if you dom
he might make up his mind or
somebody else before you get q
chance"
Anne shook her head. "Oh.
can't do that"
Why not2 Johnson's going tc
suggest it to him. Sloan can't take
your head of for telling him how
much you'd like it." Dan said
Sloan likes you, doesn't hep"
Anne looked at him a little
queerly and made a denial. why
should he? He has been kind, OF
course. but"
"Just the same" Mona put in
you do as Dan says. Don't be
afraid to ask for what you want
They'll think a lot more of yot
for it, won't they, DAMP"
Rorimer agreed, and Mona said
Remember what happened wher
you turned down that first contract
That didn't hurt your standing
any did it? johnson didn't get
sore. did he? Tell EN- what yot
want, Anne. If I ever get along
as far as you've gone I'll speak my
piece all right-loud and often"
Mona laughed. You wouldn't SCI
little Mona overlooking any Dreaks
just let me at 'em!"
lust what did you tell Mr.. John.
son about me2" Anne asked, ant
Dan related what had taken plac'
that afternoon. He and Mona ar
gued persuaSively enough to win he.
consent to speak to Garry Sloan a
the first opportunity.
Another thing" Dan said. "Yol
might as well be learning a fe5
of these lines. You can be goint
through them at home here" H
brought a pencil out of his poke
and asked if there was any paper
handy.
There's a couple of scenes II
like to give you a few notes on. Re
member the place. Anne. where
Michael is framed and the cops take
him away. and Jenny learns that HI
thinks she was the one who frameC
him?"
She nodded.
We'll. there's a real spot fol
Jenny there. It's a good scene. II
lot down the lines for YOU"