Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-15
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glad that he finally had declared
himself. even though the answer
had not been what he had hoped
for. This was better--far better
than the unspoken longing : had
known during those dreary weeks
when Encouragement had prevent
ed him from telling her what was
on his mind.
Dan was meeting 9 new crowd
now. Others in the scenario depart
ment at Grand United invited him
to their homes and he found these
new associations pleasant. Most Of
the men were married. some Of
them to screen actresses. and for
the most part they were q ~congenial
lot. Harvey Bell, too. was friendly.
He played a good game Of golf-he
could play about even with Paul
Collier-and Dan and Johnny Rid
die and these two composed a fire.
quent foursome.
Maris Farrell and her mother
were back again after a trip TO
Hawaii, and Maris seemed pleased
to see him again. With Maris he
went horseback riding the Sunday
morning following her return and
later on In the week he took her
TO the theater.
She had a hundred questions.
She thrfved on gossip. she said.
How was Anne Winter doing? And
Paul Collier? And what did he
think Of Garry Sloan7
And when he told her Of his re-
spect for Sloan's knowledge Of his
craft, she reminded him that he
once had laughed at her for calling
the man an artist.
Remember"
Dan laughed and said he owed
her an apology.
She took him to a tea m after
noon given by a Hollywood public
it, woman who was announcing
neutrality-suspicious.; Oar never did
learn just what 1t was. He hated
teas-even when there was no tea,
as in the case of this one-but
Maris wanted him 10 20. She said
he would meet some interesting
people.
AND I've some friends I want to
show you off tor"
What am l." Dan complained.
Exhibit Z?"
Maris laughed. You're a lot
farther up the alphabet than that"
There were a number Of picture
people there. and a few newspaper
and fan magazine writer's. Louise
Watkins was present. Louise said.
II understand you're TO be con-
graduated" and referred. with her
queer twisted smile. TO his picture
and to the contract he recently had
signed with Grand United.
He had been summoned by Mr..
Johnson. just back from a trans
continental trip. and told that they
wanted him to stay. The contract
he offered was satisfactory in every
way. especially so. Dan thought.
when he found that II did not con-
tain the usual six-month cancella-
ton clause Grand United was
willing to gamble on him for two
wears. and Rorimer was more than
satisfied.
Louise said. let me know when
vou ear this r up. won't you.
Ean7"
He laughed Il promise not to
tel another soul but YOU
Louise. he thought. had looked at
him rather curiously. Something
told him that she would have liked
TO ask a question. But she merely
chatted for a minute or two and
then left him
The room. he gathered after
looking around. served as office and
living room for the hostess. II was
crowded and there was a din OF
talk and he was impatient to be
gone. But presently someone in a
group lust behind him mentioned
Garry Sloan's name. and before he
moved awav he heard another low
remark that angered him.
1t was made by some girl he had
not met-most Of those at the tea
we're Just faces 10 him. anyway.
Sloan, she said. was interested in
a girl who vas playing a lead In
his latest picture-a girl named
Anne winter-and she and Garry
Dan walked deliberately away
and sought Maris.
why. what's the matter7' she
sked. noticing his expression.
And Dan managed a smile.
Nothing at all. Why?"
I'm afraid you're not ENJOYING
yourself"
He denied this. You're here.
aren't your"
Maris laughed oyously. Always
the gentleman"
They left soon afterward. though.
and Dan drove her home. He had
a new car now. a sleek looking sport