The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 1, 1947, Page 4

+ Sis 6 PAGE FOUR Chapter 5 ‘HE complicated details of her new job demanded most of Jean’s attention in her first week at the TN offices. Since she worked during the day, and Charles Daw- son was on the night desk, they did not meet for a time. She heard » echoes of his one-sided feud with her, but was grateful for a chance ' to postpone the conflict he seemed determined to force. Qualifying as a reporter in New York, she found, consumed all her energies. At odd moments, though, she speculated keenly about’ Harry Hawkins, trying to build a mental picture of him. She had n care- ful to hide her curiosity from other members of the staff, but Bartley Williamson, reading one of Hawkins’ columns during a rare lull on the desk, had unwittingly furnished a few clues. “I’ve got to hand it to Haw- kins,” said Williamson to the re- write staff sitting around the desk. “Anybody on that beat has a thousand phonies trying to sell him a bill of goods; some of those press agents figure they can hand out a few free meals and drinks and a columnist will make the no- talent cluck he’s working for sound like an Academy Award winner. Hawkins is too smart a reporter for that gag; if he says an actor is good, I know he’s not just paying for his drinks. And he can really write.” Respect for Hawkins’ work was general around the office, Jean observed. Even reporters who would have worked for nothing to be in his spot had a grudging ad- miration for his competence. She could see that Hawkins was oa yng popular with the TN staff too. What he looked like, how old he was, remained a partial mystery, since he usually came into the office late at night after reviewing a play or a night club opening. She was not at all prepared for the curly-haired young man who walked over to the city desk late one afternoon, moving his tall, broad-shouldered frame carefully through the narrow aisle, clut- tered with typewriter stands and wastebaskets: His manner, as he approached Al Davis, the editor’ wrote so well could also look so! MANHATTAN EDITOR FOR YOUR FAVORITE By Gene Gleason on duty, ha as though he were interrupting important work with some minor matter. He was not over 29, and looked like a professional full- back with brains, Jean thought. “Sorry to bother you with this, Al,” he said in a deep voice that Jean half-remembered but could not identify. He held out a tele- gram for Davis’ inspection. “I just got this wire from our Chicago office, asking me to cover the Broadway debut of Helen Morris. She’s been a big star in Chicago, and there’s a good story in /her New York tryout—only I’m al- ready tied up with the opening of a new musical comedy at the Booth.” He seemed genuinely apologetic. “Could you assign someone from your staff to cover Morris?” “Well, Harry, I’m not sure,” Davis said—and Jean recognized the visitor, with a thrill of pleas- ure, as Harry Hawkins. But he’s so young, she thought, and so darned handsome! “Two of our night staff are out with colds,” Davis told him. “The only way I could handle it would be to call in someone extra; the day stafi’s about to go home, and I'd hate to ask them...” He frowned thoughtfully, considering a possible soluticn. Jean waited no longer. “I'd be willing to try it,” she said eagerly. “I’ve seen Helen Morris in Chicago several times, and I reviewed her appearance in Midwest with a road-show com- pany.” “Midwest?” said Hawkins sud- vm “Say—are YOU Jean Saun- ers?” Jean nodded. Hawkins broke into a broad, boyish grin. “T think that’s a perfect solu- tion,” said Hawkins to Al Davis. “From what I’ve heard, Jean will handle that show like a veteran.” “Why not?” Davis asked rhetori- cally. “Let’s consider it an assign- ment, Jean. You can file overtime for the extra hours.” EAN walked back to Hawkins’ desk with him, excited at be- ing near him. “You'll have to pardon me for being so surprised,” he said. “I “ a certain diffidence,|pretty. If I'd have known that a THE KEY WEST CITIZEN _. AP Newsfeotures month ago, I’d have told Arter.” He paused. mildly confused, un- willing to mention the fact that he had recommended her to the department editor, lest it make her feel obligated to him. “I know about your recommen- dation,” Jean said quietly. “And I want to thank you—lI think it was really swell of you.” Hawkins blushed, looking slight- ly uncomfortable. sea must have talked,” he said. They gave their attention to the night’s review, and Jean departed for the theater, two hours later, with her feet only occasionally touching solid pee 9 She met every type of assign- ment in those early days at TN— interviews with celebrities, cov- ering ocean liners from Europe, parades, fires and routine meet- ings. She spent hours studying the intricacies of Manhattan transpor- tation, so that she could”get any- where quickly on a story. She felt that she was progressing, but she had more tangible evidence of it when Arter called her aside one afternoon. “T’ve been watching you handle your job,” the department. editor said. “And I’m convinced you're ready for greater responsibility. There’s one spot in the newsroom where you can really get estab- lished quickly, if you don’t mind the hours. Frankly, they’re cock- eyed—midnight to a.m., five nights a week. But you're «in charge of the desk then; you write and edit your own stories, and you're free to develop features.” He looked at her questioningly. “What do you think of it?” “T like it,” Jean said. “The hours are_a little strange, but...” “Fine,” he said, adding, “you’ll have another editor to handle city news for our radio wire; he’ll help on spot stories. I’ve just put a man on there who knows the city thor- oughly.” ; “Do I know him?” Jean asked. “Probably not: he’s been on the night shift. But I think you'll find him helpful—he’s Charley Daw- son, an old hand here.” Jean thought of Dawson’s ani- mosity toward her, and her heart never surmised that anyone whol!tsank, "TEEN-AGE (To be continued) R ... Gibson Girl accessories are a sure fire hit this Christmas. Piciured above is the new Gibson Girl costume jew- elry—brooch and earrings, heart-shaped and pearl bordered. The blouses at right, designed by Glenwear, are in the same mood—perfect foils for the By DOROTHY ROE ' Associated Press Fashion | spread no problem about what to give an teen-age girl this Christmas. Gibson Girl accessories are getting top bill- | ing on every Christmas list in the junior brac- | ket. And manufacturers, slow to get off at the start of the fad that swept the country almost overnight, now are catching up with the de- mand. The approved kind of Gibson Girl blouses, skirs, belts, scarfs and ties are now widely available in time for the Christmas rush. In addition, a new item has appea line of Gibson Girl jewelry to add the finishing flirtatious touch to an ensemble. is of the sentimental, old-fashioned kind once treasured by the original Gibson Girl of 1900. The motif is a heart cut in fake ruby, aqua- Subscribe for The Citizen--2s Weekly new whirl skirts. * Editor i y > daa | bso ISS Gi is the circular ; dress-up wear, The blouses most teen-agers want have the authentic Gibson Girl flavor, with tailored col- lars with which they may wear ribbon or scarf red—a The jewelry ties, marine, amethyst or topaz, bordered in simu- lated seed pearls and mounted in fold. Pieces available include a large and small brooch, a necklace and bracelet with the heart on nar-| row black veivet ribbon, earrings, a scarf pin, ; @ stick pin, cuff links and studs for the new n Girl blouses, a tie ring and a tie slide. Prices are in the pin-money bracket, most of the items being S1 or $2, with the exception of the large brooch, which is $3. The skirt that every 1947 Gibson Girl wants one in black faille or velvet for or in flannel for every day. 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