Evening Star Newspaper, January 22, 1942, Page 35

FILMSTRUCK. by Sheilah Craham ~ o 1041 3 Seaan e S CHAPTER XIV. A customer chasing a waltress was unusual even for Hollywood. Every one stopped eating, talking, driving or taking orders and watched Bruce tun after Livia. The new manager hastened into the kitchen after them. “I must ask you to leave this young lady alone,” he stuttered. “I warn you, shell lose her job—shall I call the police, Miss Clarkson?” THE EVENING BTAR,” WASHINGTON, D.”'¢,” THURSDAY, * FJANUARY® 23, 1942 next to Terry at the long table. | Terry made careful inquiries about Elizabeth, Her father was wealthy. Later, when the judge disinherited his only son, Bruce, for preferring what he called “vagabondage” in Hollywood to the family interests in Colorado, Terry again visited Elizabeth and learned from the judge that all his property was to go to Elizabeth. Terry remained in, Colorado sev- eral weeks, made friends with the Jjudge, and Jove to Elizabeth. When Elizabeth explained t6 her father that Terry was willing to give up his Hollywood career and settle in “Too bad,” he said easily, “but that makes no difference to us.” Bruce produced a telegram from his pocket. “It came this morning,” he said. Telegram Turns “Trick. ‘Terry read the telegram. If the message were true, Elizabeth would have nothing, which meant he, Tetry, had nothing. In that case why was he marrying her? He read the wire again. Bruce did not think it necessary to explain that | for once his father had agreed with [ him on a course of action. " “I thought you and your father ‘were estranged?” sald Terry sus- piciously. “I suppose he wanted me to break it gently to Elizabeth,” said Bruce. “She's not very strong—a shock like this—" “Yes, I see what you mean. Well —I must be ‘getting home.” At the door he turned: “Will you do me & favor? Will you tell Elizabeth that I may have to leave town and will be gone for & few months?” o don’t you write her a note?” suggested Bruce. / “All right,” said Terry. He did, sealed the envelope and handed it to Bruce. Bruce walked a step behind him to the door. He was unable to re- press the impulse to boot his al- most brother-in-law through it. He laughed at Terry's outraged face. Terry picked himself up and yelled: “You damn fool. As far as I'm concerned, you can give your pre- cloys sister back to the Indians.” “Bruce!” Elizabeth was frenzied. She had come into the living room. “Ill break every bone in his body,” Bruce started after Terry. But Terry decided this was the wrong- time to continuecthe con- versation and fled. “That'’s the end of him anyway,” Bruce muttered, closing the door. But it was not the end of Terry. When & small nature is tricked, it never forgives—or forgets. Terry nourished his hatred, always ready to hurt Bruce and those he loved. (To be continued tomorrow.) (Copyright 19 by ‘Sheilah Gral ) ADVERTISEMENT. secretion and tone up muscular in nal action. 13¢, 30¢, 60¢. All drug storee | - Bruce turned from Livia and ad-% vanced slowly toward the manager, | who retreated nervously. | “It’s all right,” Livia assured him. | *J—er—I know him. It's all right.” “When you've fini-hed your tete- a-tete,” the manager said, “you | might let me know because there'll | be some customers who want to be served.” He left them. He wanted to fire her. But he was afraid Ted Curtiss would repeat the perform- ance on him. “You don't have to hold my arm.” Livia locked angrily at Bruce. “I won't run away.” Bruce eased his | grip. but did not let aer go. | “Where've you been hiding?” he | asked “And why?” | " “She’s beautiful” Livia said. “Who's beautiful?” “Your—the girl in the car.” Bruce was nonplussed, but answered vaguely: “Yes, I suppose she is. But you haven't answered my question. Why did you run out on me?” She be- | came very angry. | “It's not emough that you break my heart, but you must put me in | the wrong as well.” “What are you talking about?” “As if you didn’t know!” “I don't.” “That girl—" “What has she got to do with 1t?” At Cross-Purposes. “What has she got to do with it?” mimicked Livia. She was furious and again struggled to free her- self, “What has—I'm not in the| habit of coming between a man and his wife.” Her voice broke, “Bruce, why did you marry her? I—" She was weeping now and turned to hide her face from him. | “One of us is crazy,” said Bruce helplessly. “Who has married who?” “You and that girl” The cook bending over the stove jumped as Bruce shouted: “By the almighty ocean—so that's i “Yes, that's it,” said Livia stub- | bornly. “Come with me.” | “Where are you taking me?” She held back. | “I want to introduce you to— that girl.” Livia struggled desper- ately. “Really, Bruce, you might spare me this.” “But she’s a nice girl,” he insisted “I know you'll be great friends.” They were now outside. “Please let go of my arm,” she whispered. *You won't run away again?” “No. no, I promise.” Bruce smiled at the blond girl. “I want you to meet Livia.” The| pale face shone with friendliness. | “Bruce has told me so much about ou—-" i “How d'ye do?” Livia ignored the outstretched hand. Terry Davidson said suddenly. ! The Light Dawns. | “I've got it—you were on the| countess’ yacht——" He stopped as swiftly as he had begun. | “Then you've already met Eliza- beth's fiance?” Bruce asked Livia. “Her fiance?” Livia echoed stu- pidly | “Elizabeth is my sister.” Bruce grinned. “But your Chinese boy—you're not married?” she asked. | “No, but I will be soon™ rested the vanishing smile. if you don't run away again. m-=nager huctled up. “I really must ask you to give your orders. There are other cars waiting to come in” Livia smiled and whipped out her order book. “What will you have? You mustn't hold up the traffic this way.” She was so happy she could sing. “I'll drive Terry home,” Elizabeth said. “You'd better stay here, Bruce. If you lose Livia again, I'll never forgive you.” Elizabeth waved to Livia as the car drove out. It was all a dream. For the first time in a month Livia dropped a tray. Bruce helped her pick up the broken china and glass. They | laughed uproariously while doing it. “Come on, we're leaving,” Bruce said. She changed into her own clothes, LIMITED TIME AT ALL TOILET ~ GOODS COUNTERS ACTUAL SIZE Laho & Fink Products Corp. Bioomfeld, N. J. | telephoned Ted. He took the news and together they went to the man- ager. ““You must stay until we put some- one in your place,” he insisted. “She can't possibly do that,” in- terrupted Bruce. But Livia sud- denly remembered Ted. What would he say when he heard she had gone? “How long will it take to get some one?” she asked. “Perhaps a day,” the manager replied. “There are many girls who value a good job.” 5 “All right, I'll work here another ay.” Before leaving with Bruce, Livia well— “He’s a lucky guy.” Then casual- y. “When are you getting mar- ried?"” “Very soon. I'd like you to meet him—" “No, thanks. I'm very busy.” “I'll see you tonight perhaps when I get home?” “Please, Livia—let's not have a dragout farewell. This isn't the movies, you know.” She was a lit- tle hurt. But there was nothing more to be said. So she repeated: 'b’x‘hlank you for everything. Good- ve.” | decided to try it. The Chinese boy was all smiles when Livia arrived with Bruce at the bungalow. “Missy Nolan tell me she see you,” he giggled. “I make big mistake, tell you Missy Nolan, wife Missy Nolan. But he say she Missy No- | land, and I think wife. But now | you gonna be Missy | * ok ok % Terry Davidson marrying Bruce's sister! It oppressed Livia. She was glad Bruce did not approve the match. “I'm trying to break it up. but Elizabeth thinks she loves him— and she's obstinate,” he told her later as they drove to the summit of Lookout Mountain. How far away Hollywood seemed up there. He kissed her, holding her tight- ly in his strong arms. She clung to him passionately. “Oh, darlin; ou've no idea how much I love you,” she whispered. “Let’s stay here for the rest of our lives.” He smiled. “What d'ye think I am—stone? Come on—better go home now— while you can.” | She looked back at the mountain | —bleak and grey in the daytime—| but now softly whitened with moon- light. “When. we're rich, we’ll build a house on this very spot,” Livia said. | He kissed her gently. And they | drove down the narrow winding road. They were to be married Satur- day morning in Santa Barbara. Three more days. They would have been the happiest three days of Livia's life, but for Elizabeth. Flizabeth had met Terry David- son when he came to Colorado for the Premiere of “Lost On the Prairie.” The Chamber of Com- merce had given a dinner party for the visiting Hollywood celebrities, | and Judge Nolan and his family were invited. Elizabeth was seated | LOANS DN DIAMONDS WATOMES, JEWELRY . AND OTHER VALUABLE ARTICLES y Oaly 30¢ a Menth y Only 60c a Month $40.00, Pay Only $1.20 a Month $100.00, Pay Only $3.00 a Moath LARGER LOANS AT LOWER RA LOUIS ABRAHAMS | Esiablished 1805 - Abode Isiand Avenss N. E. 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