The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

the pressure was bit fierce before he let her go. It left her breathless and shaken.
 Going to her room she went to bed, not forgetting the night creams, lotions and what not. Dawn lay just beyond the darkness and she reach- ed toward it with eager hand. An- other day. What might not happen? And, enchanting thought, what might?
 The next morning Susie slept late, rousing now and then to remember that she had met Dick the night before, that she had a tea dance date with him that very day. At 12 she was due in Harker's shoe de- partment, there to show shoppers how really lovely foot could look in Avalon shoes. Until 12 she was free.
 It was almost 10, she was out of her bath, rosy and sweet, hair curl ing around her face, when the tele- phone rang. John Harker's pleasant voice was on the line. Had she slept well? All right this morning? Oh yes, she felt wonderful, the thrill of delightful memory softening her voice. That was fine. He'd called to tell her that a man waited in his office with proposition for her. He thought she might be interested. Could she make it by 11:30?
 Susie hurried into her clothes, a suede frock with short fur jacket, a pert little pill box of a hat. She took out time to answer Dicks call, breathlessly countering his plati- tudes with airy chatter. Leaving in a cab for Harker's she seemed to be enveloped in a rose-colored cloud.
 Surprisingly enough the memory of Jeff,s kiss lay just behind her rapturous thoughts of Dick. Some how the meeting with Dick had been rounded out, made perfect, by Jeff's kiss. She made no effort to analyze the confused emotions.
 Upon arriving at Harker's she haStened to the beauty salon. Each morning Pierre combed her hair, spinning the curS over his finger, advantageously placing hairpins. Each morning her makeup was Scru tinized and corrected. Much de- pended on the lip gloss, the exact tilted rakishly over one eye, with an amount of eye shadow, the smooth ness of powder. With the pill-box unmistakable radiance about her, with her Avalon shoes scarcely touching the floor, she rushed to MT. Harker's office.
 He introduced a suave, keen eyed man, so lean that his vest hol- lowed inward. MT. Jasper, repre- sentative of the Princess Cosmetic
 Company. His nod, upon seeing Susie, was definitely approving.
 It seemed that MT. Jasper had heard her tnpromptu broadcast at the Pump Room and, wishing to capitalize on her obvious, if tempo rary, popularity, had dashed to Chi cago by plane.
 Would Susie consider a spot on their tri-weekly broadcast, sing a song or two, something about lovely ladies, and give 8 few hints on beauty? The latter, of course would be tied up with the Princess prod- uctS.
 But I was so stupid last night" she objected. T couldn't think Of 8 thing to say"
 For an unrehearsed bit you did exceptionally well" he complimented her. "Your voice registered beauti- fully, both your speaking and sing Ing voice. Naturally we will provide you with scripts" MT. Jasper placed the tips of his fingers together, watching Susie through narrowed eyes.
 Would I have to leave Chicago?" Susie asked.
 Not at all. Our program is broad cast from Chicago. I would be three nights week, from 8 to 8:30." He named a salary for her services which took Susie's breath away. Ac- cepting the offer meant that she could remain in the hotel, in her lovely room that had become home In the past three months. It would mean that she would be close to Jeff and his mother, and, of course Dick.
 Gan I do it, MT. Harker?" she asked, childishly doubtful.
 After last night I'd say that you could certainly do it," MT. Harker encouraged.
 So 1t was decided. MT. aJsper drew a contract from his pocket and Susie signed it. An enviable spot on Charm Chatter. Three months of security. She was to go on the air at eight on the first Monday in January. In the meantime, rehears- als. Susie's clour was rosier than ever as she left the office. With 10 minutes to spare she hurried to the room. Jeff must be told. He'd be glad. She could scarcely wait to tell Jeff.
 He dragged her to the employees lunch room and they discussed the new development while Jeff ate a liverwurst on rye and Susie slipped SIDE CHANGES