Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-08-28
A Small Town Girl
Makes Good in An
Army Camp as Well
as the Big City
IN TWO PARTS-PART TWO


Just Peggy Ann. Why?" she echoed
his infection.
Why not?" He slid his arm along
the back of the seat and moved
closer. Il thought I ought to know
your last name before those guys
down at camp start asking you to
change it."
Relax, Mr.. Hopper" she said and
leaned forward to discuss with the
accompanist what songs she would
sing.
Johnny sat back, but he did not re-
lax. For 10 minutes he planned the
next stop for quick one. Say, Blew
ms, can we stop somewhere so I can
phone? I've got TO get that girl work
with down there some way Here, this
drug store'n dol" The car stopped. Il
won't be minute" He ran for the
drug store, and entered the cafe be-
side it.
Mr.. Blevins," barked Hermana the
Great, do we have to stand for this
all the way DOWN."
Il don't know what you mean. His
girl stooge has disappeared, and the
bit he does with her is the funniest
thing in his act" Blevins was tired of
Hermanas managing the manager.
wouldn't you want to stop If you'd
forgotten some of your magic props?"
Il got her apartment. They expect
her any minute" He climbed in. I'll
phone again from Newark" And he
did
When he got back in the car after
his CALI in Newark, Peggy Ann said:
MIR. Hopper, does your act depend
very much on her?"
We'll wouldn't exactly say She
Made Me What I Make Today-but
it's funny bit the guys at the camp
will like. She doesn't say word-just
looks"
Suddenly he sat up. Where are We
now?" No one answered. Johnny spot
ted the ever present Elite Cafe in the
town they were passing through. III
try to phone just once more, Blevins,"
he said. stop here" The brakes
ground. Johnny jumped out. AS Peggy
Ann watched him, her expression was
more understanding than critical.
well she's not home yet. Just my
lousy luck!" Johnny Hopper was back.
Peggy Ann looked at him steadily. He
crawled in and slumped bside her and
the station wagon moved on again.
Peggy Ann turned to him. If you'll
stop calling up and tanking up, I'll do
the stooge bit for you'll!
You will? SWELL"
The young comedian of the hour
seemed to regain his assurance. Here's
the routine" he said. I'm trying to
prove to you that I've got Casanova
faded when it comes to lovemaking-
see? I get you to let me demonstrate
different kisses. I give you the broth
er's kiss, I give you the sweethearts
kiss-and after each one you never
change your expression"
Peggy was staring at him, wide-eyed.
Was he kidding her? Well, if he was
she could dish it out, too. THAT sounds
very simple to me-" she said. And
at least it won't need rehearsing. I
just play dead. o. KIP"
Johnny was puzzled now. She looked
like such simple kid. Well, you never
know Want to just try the
brothers kiss" he suggested. so we'll
know whether we're allergic to each
other or not?"
Peggy swallowed hard. Johnny
turned to the rest of the company.
"Folks-in case you think I'm trying
to break my own speed record-any-
thing you see is just rehearsng. Peggy
AIMS going on for my girl stooge.
Nowr' he faced Peggy Ann. Il CAB a
bit first, see? And you look at me like
you didn't see me-"
That's easy" said Peggy Ann.
Johnny started to ad lib the dia-
logue ALLOW me to demonstrate, my
pretty child! First we have the broth
er's kiss-but mind you I don't say
whose brother!" He leaned forward
and kissed Peggy Ann softly and rev.
erently. With the greatest display OF
grit she had shown since leaving Ok
lahoma Peggy Ann kept her eyes wide
open. She saw Johnnys close. His eye
lashes were long, curly and not red.
rs that all 1 have to do?" Peggy
Ann adjusted her hat, which had
taken it big.
That's all. Can you keep that ex-
preston right through" There was
a tinge OF wonder in Johnnys voice.
why not?" Peggy Ann laughed.
"Only, don't forget your act and pull
any holds or I'll step into character
and show you how really handle my
own defense program!" They both sat
back quietly and watched Jersey rush
by. The only thing they were allergic
to now was conversation. Johnny
moved closer to Peggy Ann. The birds
that should have been on the trees in
the woods they passed had apparent
" congregated in the pits of their re-
spective stomachs.
Outside the gates of Fort Dix, Bud
Andrews was waiting. "Hello-and Of
fetal thanks for coming!" He opened
the door of the station wagon. Il came
out to lead you in. Come and ride
with me, Peggy. They think I don't
know you"
Peggy Ann hesitated. "Well-I-or!
You know Mr.. Hopper, Bud?"
Eyes. How are you, Hopper. Just
follow us, please. Come on, Home
Town Gall"
20. K, soldier" Peggy Ann snapped
out of her daze, and jumped from the
station wagon. Bud took her by the
hand and fairly lifted her into his
coupe.
Johnny Hopper slid closer to the
window and glared out Of it.
Cantain Andrews car stopped at