Evening star., 1934-03-11
They called him q worm
but how he did turn!

you," remarked Mr. Peabody with sarcasm.
He said so. too But it occurred to me that
I'm probably wrong-that just because
man married a brunette it mightn't cure hin
Of a taste for blonds. Maybe"
oh" commented Mr. Peabody. II see.
That's one way Of looking at it. Well. any
time that dominee changes from brunettes to
blonds-you can have my commission On the
next hack SELL
Four weeks went by and the new salesman
did nothing better than to sell used car for
5000. OF course four weeks isn't . long time
to try out a salesman in days like these.
One day after lunch Mr.. Shedd filed up
the tank of the orange and chocolate cabrfolet
and announced he off to prospect.
He headed out in the section where lay the
Blue Hills, a beautiful ride. Mr. Shedds soul
was at peace. The car was q thing of beauty
and comfort, he had q job q sweet cigar ia
his mouth. And there was q feeling within
him that soon he would crack something open
mile out he had to stop in the rather mar
row road for another car to pass by a long row
of cars parked in front of house. Mr.. Shedd
noted the rambling cottage and its old-fasn-
ioned grounds. Must be a funeral some
thing. with all those cars and people about.
Quite crowd
1t was while turning a bend, just beyond.
that Mr.. Shedd got the surprise of his life. A
woman suddenly stepped out from behind some
DuSheS and held up her hand.
Mr.. Shedd had never seen anything like her
before. As he stopped he blinked at her ra-
diant, blond beauty, her very individual gown.
For heavens sake. give me q lift. Any
where" she spoke in a sweet, hoarse voice. She
seemed annoyed. "Step on it,"
Mr.. Shedd said nothing. It was like q story
from a book, and he had a sudden feeling that
he would like to read on. She got in and they
started away.
well? Where can I take you?" PROMPTED
Mr. Shedd.
[ Is NOTICED the violet shadows under her
eyes. closed now. She seemed tired-and
yet the most electric, vibrant person he had
ever seen. Slowly she opened her great blue
eyes and stared at him.
What do I care? Just drive!"
Mr.. Shedd nodded. A most comprehending
man. Mr.. Shedd. He knew when to shut up.
And on he drove. leisurey. Presently he
noticed a broad, sweeping pond and almost
unconsciously he drove the car down grass
grown lane to little bay. And stopped
'You know just what to do. don't you?" said
the woman with faint smile.
Mr.. Shedd nodded. Thought you looked
tired. This is great spot Rests you just to
look at that pond"
Il had to get away from that mob" she
suddenly began to explain reporters. CAM
era men. every newshound within 200 miles,
YOu-know who I am?"
"You are Carlotta Burr, glamorous siren Of
the screen. think they call you. At present
the biggest flame of Hollywood. And you're
also Lottie Burnham who used to hunt for
Indian relics in these very hills about-on,
never mind how long ago"
He grinned at her. And she stared back
at him. One damond-studded hand clutched
his arm Recognition dawned in those eyes.
familiar to movie fans everywhere
"Waddy-Shedd!' she whispered. "Waddy
Shedd! You darned old. dirty-faced bratl or
course, I know you. Oh, Waddy, I'm glad to
see you"
He held out his hand. But she ignored it
and threw her arms around his neck and
kissed him! Which surprised hm-and would
have anybody A kiss from the glamorous
voluptuous Carlotta Burr. Something q king
might beg for!
Thanks" he said whimsically
"Oh you're funny" laughed Carlotta. and
some of the lines in her face seemed to have
faded away. But you always were" She
looked around it was quite deserted where
they were. I'm fed up. Tits this wanted
to come back to for little while. Until got
my breath back again I'm spiritually
hausted-just done up. You understand"
"Sure. You wanted to run around barefoot
in the warm, wet grass. And listen to the birds
And have freckle-faced brats stick grasshoppers
down your neck. And"
She nodded "Waddy, nobody has seen
me like this before. I'm the bad girl of the
screen. The sure-of herself roughneck I've
built up q super-sexy legend of mysef-the
ace siren of all time. And Waddy-just now
I'm sick of it I could jump in the lake."
He nodded and Lit fresh cigar. And he