Evening star., 1942-01-14

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She looked at him curioIsly. He
was going to lot of trouble IN her
behalf. Were there strings attached?
But she didn't care why, he was
helping her. She was just glad that
he was.
I'll be back soon," he told her.
MAKE yourself comfortable"
Two hours passed before his re-
turn. First he had gone to the studio
to see whether there was chance
of a reconsidered verdict. There
was not.
Nevins grinned knowingly and
asked: whats going on between
Vol two?" He drew back hastily
At Bruce's threatening attitude. You
did not fight with Bruce-even WIN
a bad arm. Il didn't mean what
you thought I meant. She's a nice
girl ,,,
"You bet she's nice girl"
Bruce saw the director who had
made the test. The Britisher with
whom Livia made the test had been
signed to contract.
But the girl?' The director
shook his head. A producer at the
studio spread his hands when Bruce
asked him to help Livia.
I'D like to, but I've too many
relatives wanting my help"
Then Bruce went to the Mammoth
Studios. where he was employed.
They were all grad to see him. but
cooled when he mentioned Llvla
IF her test was failure, she coulo1
not be any good, they argued.
Softest Heart in Hollywood.
Bruce was on the point OF giving
mn when he saw Johnny Einf1eld.
.Johnny had the softest heart IN
HOLLYWOOD. Seventeen years OF al,
rectine pictures had not crusheo
the generous impulses for which he
gas famous. Old-timers without a
lob haunted his office. and II there
was a possible bit for them IN his
pictures they got it. And II not,
well. they never left empty -hanoeo.
II was coming to see you IN tne
hospital" he told Bruce, shaking tne
hand of his good arm. you snoulo
be resting-not rushing around tne
studios" ",,d
n,ork tomorrow if they'd let me.
pr,ce took Johnny into an empty
ofice, II want you to DO me a q
favor There's a girl-she's the klo
u,ho won the Charm Girl COM
netition." Johnny nodded.
she seemed cute in the photo-
Cute? She's lovely" Bruce told
him of the failure of her test. con-
Guiding, They didn't take any trou-
bile with her, that's all. ANY one
can photograph we'll if Johnny
laughed. o,,
I've heard you make" He became
serious you're in love with her,
aren't you?' Bruce nodded.
I'D ask her to marry me-only
this isn't the time. And Id want
more to offer her" 49,
Still want to produce pictures!
Johnny said Bruce nodded. Johnny
shook his head. You know III
give you a job as an actor any time
you want?'
.I don't want" said Bruce. But
about Livia, I'll be grateful II you
do something for her
An Extras Job.
"Sure I will" said Johnny. Bruce
rrasped his hand. Il can use her
as an extra. We can use a lot OF
them in my next picture Bruces
smile faded.
"Oh. as an extra. I thought a
Dart"
But YOU told me yourself she
couldn't act" Bruce had seen
Livia's test, and he was too honest
to disagree with the verdict OF the
studio.
But with training-"h -"he began.
where better can she learn the
fundamentals of acting than on the
set. watching the big boys and girls?
It beats all the drama schools IN
the world. If she's ambitious and
smart. she'll go places from there.
And I'll watch out for her" johnny
liked this lanky Westerner. And II
q line comes up that she can do,
I'll give it to her.
"Thanks.'
Iivia waited at the door Of his
bungalow. Her frown vanished at
the sight OF his bright face.
you've good news-quick. tell
mel" They went inside and she
turned to him eagerly. "Well?"
you can work in pictures to-
morrow. Johnny Einfield's giving
YOU a job'-he watched her mar
rowly-"as an extra
"Oh!" Livia made no attempt o
conceal her disappointment. Il
hadn't thought of extra work" she
said slowly. mo, thank you. I
think I can do better for myself
She put on her hat and held out
her hand to him. Thank you." she
said quietly you've been awfully
kind" And then she turned to go.
Bruce swung her around to face
him.
This is q good break for you.
You must learn to act somewhere"
She pulled her hand away and was
icily polite.
Il know you've tried to help me-
But that doesn't give you the right
to be rude to me. Good-by."
Forced to Go Back.
She was half way down the street
when she realized she had left her
handbag in Bruce's bungalow. With
but it she had no money and would
have to walk home. There was
nothing for her to do but 60 back
and be as dignified as possible under
he circumstances.
so you've changed your mind?"
Bruce said when she entered the
bungalow. II thought you had too
much sense to act that way"
MY handbag-oh. there it Is"
said Livia. She walked to the door.
Bruce caught her wrist with his
Aninjured hand. He brought her
<ack into the room.
Let me pass" she said with
deceptive sweetness.
"Sit down" AS she continued