The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-22
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right, but something was gone
something that should have been
there II he really loved her as he
said. "Why shouldn't come to
Hollywood, Jo2 Remember the two
| weeks we planned for Placid
Beach 2" There was something cold
and calculating, something almost
repulsive to 10 in those two short
questions.
But she put the letter carefully
into the top drawer OF the bureau,
telling herself that, after all, she
had given Bret little cause to write
a revealing letter. And he had
never been romantic with words
("like Fragonet," she through).
Perhaps she had no right to doubt
this one letter which had reached
her in Hollywood.
About all Bret's letter did was
to remind 10 again, this time with
effect, that she must write her par
ents. She sat down now and wrote
the long overdue letter, being
rather vague about why and how
she had left Crest Lake, and fibbing
a little about her prospects In the
City of Cinema. 1t was not until
she had finished this letter that
she framed a note to Bret. The
answer was more difficult than
she'd imagined. She tore UP Ave
or six beginnings which had led her
into saying things she did not real
ly want to say. At last she wrote
only half dozen lines. They were
lines telling him that she appre-
ciated his kindness and his interest,
but saying nothing about his pro-
fessed love and suggesting gently
that there was no need for him to
come to Hollywood on her account.
II really don't know whether
I'll stay here much longer" she
wrote, $50 perhaps 1t will have to
be some summer at Placid Beach,
after all--if It's going to be any
where"
She was thinking of Dila Saun-
ders when she wrote that last
q brightly blond Dila Saunders In
the arms Of O too eager Bret Paul.
Hurriedly 10 folded the note paper
into It's envelope, dampened the
flap and sealed the answer with a
definitely punctuating blow from
her small fist.
Remembering q letter-box at the
corner, 10 took the two riissives
Immediately and dropped them into
the Gathering green slot. Return
Ing to the little stucco bungalow
she saw Drann's roadster draw
alongside the curb. The director
hoped out rather breathlessly and
raised his hat.
1--WE some news for you, Miss |
Darien," he told her.
SURELY not about the screen |
test?" JOS voice was carefully |
cool.
He nodded vigorously. Eyes ;.
about the test. It's an excellent
one"
Pm glad you think So" 10 said, |
quietly incredulous.
mot only do / think So" Dram |
assured her, but Boleson saw 1t,
too-and he is tremendously ex-
cited about your possibilities"
"Boleson?" repeated 10.
"The chief" Dram assured her.
"And several Of the production
heads had a look at 1t, too"
Despite her resolve to keep her
hopes In hand, 10 felt her blood
with triumph. Then Lo-
lita had been wrong in her sus-
picions!
'Boloson will want to see an
other one" Dram went on. Hes
definitely interested and you are
sure Of q minor contract In any
event. But want you to have q
test taken which displays little
more versatility. I'll get you some
roal dialogue to speak with another
person." He stopped, gave her that
smile Of his. you see,
want you to go over big, 10
Darien!"
10 was Gliding herself for her
ioubt. "I-how can I thank you
THANK me?" said Dram. "You
will repay me a hundredfoid when
you have become great star" He
reached out for the door of his
car. II am late already at the
I had to tell you In
person about this. And" his voice
owered, lone word Of caution. II
sn't wise to say much about these
until the contract Is signed
md sealed" He smiled confiden.
tally. THE jeaiousies Of Holly
wood, you knowl"
10 nodded, watching the big
move away and into the