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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-06-13, Page 2THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1910 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ~...-.7.'.. ,=;jsrT7nr.~—............... “J^eap year £ady” BY ALMA SIOUX SCARBERRY wcr=~” ESTABLISHED ’‘ai.7 in.*’ iui- I jy .■.c-vlu-.i iiK’it: iitlj "D-.- yitii rxi'ei'J’ l\t. k?" “Muy’p iu’;:’ liuur. may-c liou?-. We never kuuW si<-.'i" “Thunks," said Smoky. “I’ll wait." “Suit yourself." ill’- y -.iitu- j,ed. "but you’n* pro1 ly u.d-tia’ your time.’’ “If' my time.” Smoky -mllvd again, sweetly. T..; buy moved his hand far enough to pifk up a pad and pencil “What’s your name?” “Shamrock O’Toole.” “Not a bad stage moniker.’’ the lad admitted. “Pick one for me." “My father and mother named me that when I was born." Shamrock told him with spirit. “It happens to be my right name!” “Go on," the young gentleman scoffed, “you prob’ly ain’t even Irish!" “Is that so?” Smoky flared. “What do I look like?" “Devil’s food cake, sister." the boy grinned, smacking his lips im­ pudently. “Not so had!” “Fresh!” Smoky grinned with him. and turned and walked into the other room to wait for the casting director. A Friendly Tip A few seconds later the buy came to the door and grinned again: “Here’s a tip for you, beautiful. You better stick aro-und and wait, maybe. If you’re a dancer, Melvin is castin' for Snapshots. He's just ready to send a call out for twenty ponies. And I notice you ain’t bow-legged." “Do I look like a horse?" Smoky laughed. I “Say!" Joey exclaimed, “are you on the level? You don’t know what a pony is?" “Sure.”, smiled Smoky. “It's some­ thing that grows into an animal that, runs around a racetrack." “I think you’re tailin’ me for a ride." Joey grinned uncertainly, “but if you’re an amateur—a pony is one of the little girls, you know, one of the shrimps." Just then they were interrupted by a tall, limpid-eyed blonde who walked in with an exaggerated showgirl manner to ask loftily: “Is Peter in?” “Mr. Melvin to you, Garbo," Joey said freshly. “And even if he was he wouldn’t be lookin’ for a tele­ phone pole.” The young lady drew her mink around her and, giving him an icy stare went out grandly. " “I hate them icicle blondes that lay it on thicker’n cement.” Joey! commented with disgust. “She’s probably never seen Pete Melvin in her life prob’ly. The big fourflush- er.” “Say,” Smoky asked curiously, “how do you get away with talking like that to people that come in? I should think you’d lose your job.” “Naw!” joey scoffed airily, “There’s got to be someone around to take the wind outa their sails, or the place’d blow’ up with hot air. The hams.” | Girl Meets Boy He walked back into the next ■ room and Smoky felt better. At least I the office boy seemed to like her. If she made friends with him she might learn a lot of things. It was the noon hour and very quiet. Smoky sat for several min­ utes alone. Then there were foot­ steps in the hall and she looked up to see a tall dark man standing in the doorway. He took a cream-colored ten- gallon hat from his head and step­ ped to the other door. “Baek in half an hour, Tom Mix,’ Joe offered with his usual imperti­ nence. The stranger, who carried a baujo under his arm, thanked him and sat down across the room from Smoky. When he took off his coat she saw that he wore a bright red silk shirt, tight pants, boots and spurs. He laid his coat aside and put his banjo across his knees. i Smoky decided she wanted to talk * Nagging, Dragging Pains in the Back Many women have to do their own. housework, and. the constant bend­ ing over, lifting, making beds, sweeping, ironing, sewing, so neces­ sary to perform their household duties puts a heavy Strain on the back and kidneys, and if there were no kidney weakness the back would be strong and Well. Doan's Kidney Pills help to give relief to Weak, backache, kidney suf­ fering women. Doan's Kidney Pills ate put up in an oblong grey box with dur trade mark a “Maple Leaf' on the wrapper. Don’t accept a substitute. Be sure and get *rDoan’s.” Tho T. Milburn Oo., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. to hi i. .v.i she dropped he? ’d.iek 1-.I.1 -luVc' the." liirv. Ill a flash ’a- uc? t'i:- ‘.-.mm picking t’aiu up. "Thank you much.” Smoky -milt'd. "Not ar .-ill. ma’am," the man said in a deep pleasant voice, and went hack to his -eat He wa-< very hand-ome. Smoky derided. wi‘h hi* tall. strong body and deep voice. Hi* hair was coal black and straight, and his eyes deep grey and friendly. Smoky de­ cided since he picked up her gloves so gallantly he must be a gentleman So she asked pleasantly; “How dor you like our town: Or have you been here long?” “Only two weeks, ma’am." the cowboy smiled, showing strong white teeth. “And I like it fine. Is this your home?" A New York Girl “Yes." Shamrock nodded. “I was born in New York." “I thought you looked like a New York girl,” the man moved over and sat near her. “Did you?" Shamrock was flat­ tered because she was sure he meant it for a nice compliment. “Are you goin’ to be in Snap­ shots'? the cowboy asked. “I hope so,” Smoky sighed. “I came to see Mr. Melvin about it. I’m a dancer.” “He put me in the show yester­ day," the man told her. “And was L surprised? I just came to town a week ago, and here- I am in a Broadway show a'ready. I guess you’re had experience though.” He looked so trustworthy and so friendly that Smoky decided to tell him the truth. “Sh!" she held her finger to her lips. “I never been in a show in my life! But I can really dance.” “I bet you can.” the cowboy smiled. "And you’ve got the looks. I g.;e*s you don’t have to worry much." “I’m scared 'to death,” Smoky con­ fessed. “What of?” “Mr. Melvin." “Oh, he's the salt of the earth!” the man assured her. “You don’t have to be afraid of him. He won’t bite you.” "I wish I knew somebody who knew him.” Smoky sighed. “It’s so much easier.” • The cowboy grinned again: “Well I just met him four days ago, but he's been mighty nice to me. I’d be proud to tell him you’re a friend of mine, if it’ll make you feel any better.” Shamrock smiled meltingly. “Oh, would you? My name’s Shamrock O’Toole.” “And mine’s Tex Stacy,’ the man got up and botved. “I’m mighty pleased to meet you, Miss O’Toole.” “My friends all call me Smoky,” she told him warmly. “I’d like you to.” “O. K., Smoky!” the stranger grinned. “And you call me Tex.” Friendship Starts Fifteen minutes later, when Mr. Melvin arrived, Smoky felt as tho’ she had known Tex Stacy for a long while. He had told her a lot about his ranch in Texas and she loved his slow, deep rdawl. The very fact that he was from the wide open spaces made the girl trust him in­ stinctively. She believed, thanks to the in­ fluence of the movies, that all cow­ boys were gentlemen. And that one of their first laws was respect for women. Tex was a man who could be us­ ed nicely, she decided. And she wasn’t afraid of him. Certainly he was one of the best­ looking men she’d ever met in her life. CHAPTER VI Smoky was amazed when she learned that the little man who came bustling in the door was Mel­ vin, the famous casting director of the Mill productions. He was years older than she expected him to be. white haired and wrinkled, and no taller than five feet two. When he saw Tex Stacy, he call­ ed hurriedly: “Come in, Stacy, I have the num­ ber you’re going to sing." Tex excused himself and followed the celebrated little man into the inner office. Shamrock held her breath. Perhaps Melvin would be too busy to see her. Shortly Joey came out and winked: “Fast work, Irish. The way you knocked off that cowhand and got yourself an ‘in’ to Pete was pretty slick. I was listen’ to the tech­ nique. He’s askin’ for you.” “Who is?” “Pete. Good luck, beautiful.” “Oh,” Smoky gasped. “Oh! thanks.” She hurried into the office, swal­ lowing the lump in her throat. She Gets Her Chance “Mr, Melvin,' Tex bowed toward Smoky gallantly, ‘this is my friend. Mi— O'Toole. I brought her around because she’s a swell dancer, and I thought maybe —” “Fine.” the old man broke in, smiling in a friendly manner that was meant to put the nervous little red-head at ea*e. “I’m always glad to see a new face. What can you do my dear?” “I dance. Mr. Melvin.” Smoky gave him her cutest grin. The wrinkly-nosed one she used when Pop got cross or stubborn, so he’d gave her her own own. Melvin looked her over with an entirely professional eye, stroking his chin. “Will you turn around, please, and walk over there,” Shamrock obeyed, feeling very self-conscious. “If she can really dance, Stacy, bring her around to the Belair Theatre, on Forty-third, at 10 in the morning and I’ll see if we can’t find a place for her in the line.” “Oh, I can dance,” Smoky cried, joyfully. “Thank you very much.” Melvin smiled. “You’ll have your chance to prove that tomorrow. Bring a bathing suit. Good day.” In a flash the little man was bending over some messages on his desk. Tex touched Smoky’s el­ bow and she found herself in the outside room. Tex grinned: “Gosh! He knocked the wind right out of me too. You sure made the grade in a hurry.” Joey stood in the door, his big teeth bared in a pleasant grin. “He said to come back, didn’t he?” “She starts rehearsin’ tomorrow” Tex said proudly. “Oh, I hope so.” Smoky was pale now. “Do you think he really means I’ll get into the show?” “If you can hoof, you’re set,”1 Joey whispered confidentially. “He is looking for sixteen red-heads for the front line. But they got to dance like nobody’s business.” “I’m not worried about that,” Shamrock sighed, completely confl­ uent of her ability. “But it happen­ ed so quickly I think I’m dream­ in’.” A Cup of Coffee Tex laughed. “Maybe a cup of coffee would convince you you’re awake, Shamrock. There’s a drug store down stairs.” “I’d love it. Tex,” Smoky smiled up at him gratefully and Joey sigh­ ed impudently: “Very warm for January. Bless you my children.” Tex grinned. “I’ll take care of you later, you young squirt.” And they walked out. Across the table in the drug store' Smoky looked at Tex dazedly: “Do you know that is the first time I was ever in a theatrical office in my whole life?” “Well that's fate.” Tex smiled, picking up the menu. “Things that are meant to be just happen.” “Do you reatlly believe that?” Smoky said, suddenly serious and Tex grinned: “Do I believe in destiny? Course I do! Gosh, you can stew your head off and work your fingers to the bone and not have any luck. Then the day somethin’ falls right into your lap. Like a plum off a tree. If it’s meant to be. If it isn’t meant to be, it just doesn’t happen.” “Maybe — you’re right,” Smoky said reflectively. “Sure I’m right,” grinned Tex. “Sometimes a feller just gets push­ ed. into the thing that’s best for him,” Smoky said naively: “You’ve got an awfully good education, haven’t you. I’ll het you went to college.” “A bit.' Tex admitted, changing the subject by asking if she wouldn’t like a sandwich. Shamrock decided she was hun­ gry and ordered chicken, even if it was expensive. She’d ordered a ham on rye because it w’as cheap often enough—with Karl. He was the last man whose money she would try to save. That was one of the greatest of her new resolutions. Over sandwiches and coffee Smoky asked Tex innumerable ques­ tions what to expect when she went to the theatre, and he seemed to know the answers. Even if “Snap­ shots" was his first show. .Smoky Makes a Decision Watching her, the man was fas­ cinated with the difference’between her sophisticated clothes and her childish naive manner, Her pale cheeks grew pink with excitement and the warmth of the crowded drug gtore, and some of the mascara melted and smeared around her big blue lovely eyes. Sometime, Tex decided, when he knew her better, he'd tell her he didn’t think she needed such a coat­ ing of paint, Not with her brilliant coloring of hair and eyes. . Smoky, at the end of an hour | spent in the drug store, felt as tho* she'd known Tex Stacy all her life. I She was so grateful to him for get* A FINISH FOR EVERY SURFACE sale H. S. WALTER BY Exeter A. SPENCER & SON Hensall ting her iiijto ‘/‘Snapshots” that, she felt as though she must do something to show her appreciation. Besides, she had made up her mind that she had to get him out to Astoria. And right away, be­ fore Karl and his new wife got back. If people saw her with another man they certainly would know she was not going around breaking her heart over her lost love, Particularly a man like Tex. He was not only as handsome as any movie hero she had ever seen, but he was the best-mannered man she had ever talked with. The way he had hurried to pull out her chair when they sat down! 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