New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
REGIN HERE TODAY

BEG1N dEhE 1ODA1
 Dan Rorimer, a scenario writer in Hollywood, is in love with Anne Winter, who, beginning as an ex- tra, has progressed rapidly and is now under contract to one of the largest studios. Anne lives with two other girls, Mona Morrison, a gay little red head and Eva Harley, : quiet girl who at times is very bit ter and who has had a tragic love experience. Eva and Mona are eX- 4stras, but Mona works only occasion ly and Eva very rarely, and thls IS another reason for her despondency. -. Paul Collier, who writes daily movie column for a string Of news papers, shares Dams apartment with him. Dan is under contract at Con ,.tinental Pictures, but after reor- zanization and a quarrel with an eX- ecutive, he leaves. As free lance, he is not successful at first, and he broods good deal over what he thinks is his lack of real ability.
 Every step upward that Anne takes seems to Dan to remove her that much farther from him, She has managed to get contract to her liking after turning down first offer.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY 7, CHAPTER XXVI
 Paul Collier had said, You're in vited to lunch at Marls farrells. How do you do it, my boy? I'm ln- vited because I occasionally write piece about Maris which doesn't do her any harm, but you're asked just because you're you. Marls made special request"
 Rorimer looked doubtful, but Collier was firm. He said, m taking charge now. You're getting away from that ypewriter-under- stand? It'll do you good you need change of scenery and a pretty gal like Maris to whisper sweet nothings at you. I told her you'd come"
 So Dan went. Maris lived with her mother in pretty little house in Beverly Hills, There was pa tio, through which they passed to reach the door, where a frisky cat patrolled the rim of a fountain, with alert eyes on the goldfish swimming tantalizingly out of reach.
 Mrs Farrell was charming and youthful looking. She stayed only briefly, explaining that she had
 licbt 1Jnch and was going shopping. Leaving she admonished her daughter not to forget a three o'clock appoint ment at the photographers. paused at the door, endeavoring to recall other instructions.
 And try to be quiet, Maris.' .A Mrs. Farrell turned to Paul and Dan with smile blending apology and pride in Maris. Mother speak ing again." she said And she added; These Hollywood moth CTS. But Maris is such a .hard-working person, and she sim ply won't rest"
 "We'n see that she does, Mrs, Farrell" Paul Collier promised, we won't even let her talk"
 And Maris' mother laughed. T see YOU don't know Maris as we'll as I do'
 Luncheon. was served by a quiet footed maid. There were pleasant things said about Mrs. Farrell, and Dan gathered that the spectacu- larly blond Maris was very proud of her. Mrs. Farrell, he learned, vas a widow, and Maris her only child, and Maris informed him that she had been on the stage since childhood.
 "Under mothers watchful eyes .- Maris told Dan presently: T saw that pretty friend of yours, Anne Winter, yesterday. I under stand she has signed a contract at Grand United"
 Anne was now working in Mar tin Collins picture at Amalga- mated.
 Dan nodded. That's true he said. and Maris told him she had seen Anne rehearsing.
 "She has a lovely voice, So low and sweet and nice to listen to. It's really very pretty; I envy her. You knew that she was going to have couple of songs in Martin Collins picture?'
 Dan said he did.
 "He manages to keep posted about her" Collier observed, and Dan smiled and spoke again to Maris.
 Anne is taking vocal lessons, you know She'll be glad to get your compliment
 And you may be sure that Maris means it." Collier told him. "Maris is one of the few who are not ieal- .,ous and she really speaks her mind Don't you, Maris?"
 Listen to the man." Maris cried. Isn't he a pal?" She laughed merrily, flashing perfect teeth. Paul likes to believe near ly all screen people are catty. But he doesn't really think so; he's such half-hearted cynlc,"
 Sure, I'm pal" Paul said, reaching over to shake hands with her. and Maris assured Dan that, regardless of whether he believed