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ANN- HOLLISTER, pretty and '10. sella Che family datiques to pay debts, of her ; father, now dead. On the day of the sala A JOONE man, stopped by motor trouble, DOD 14 her home to telephone. After he Joarm Ana Bnda e blue-vase mlolna and In Ite pisze kinole algsed “p.K.” and tin.
Ann gets work no a librarian and ber enmee friendly with BARAR KENT, also employed at the Jibrary, Bha mau TONY ||MIOKLA, commercial artist, and to attracted by kim, though Sarah warna ber that Tony lefield and Irresponsible,`.
She sees” the young man who bought the blue vase and learná be le PETER KENDALL 11 weslthy, prominent and engaged to VALERIA BENNETT, sočisty girli Vähria ho sympathy wish-Pater a- manhitiona-and plays around with a wild crowd.. Bbe gver to a party at DINK VẤN BALEN'S apari-- mentens nicht, Pater's brother: DON, arrives and Valeria hides, in a bedroom. Too late, slie realiser ako tas left her party bag where Don will see IL,
CHAPTER IX
Dirk said, "You look like a ghost," as Valorin's white face, appeared through the half-open door. "Gucas you need this," he added as he gave her the hand bag.
"You don't think Don recognized
let"
"I don't know. Probably not." "I heard what he said, Queer, wasn't it?"
"He had been drinking a good deal. Everything he remembers will be part of a bad dream when he wakes to- morrow. Forget it)"
Valeria went to a dressing table and began repairing the damage done nervous excitement. It had been silly, letting herself go to pieces as Bhe had. Suppose Don did say some thing to Peter. There would be her word against his. Peter knew his "brother was nearly always in a muddled state and would never bo lleve him. If it came to a showdown she could say she had left her bag at a friend's home and evidently the friend had used it.
"Oh, hello, Valeria!" Peggy Walters had come into the room. She threw her evening wrap on the bed. "Saw Don Kendall as we came up, Was he here?"
"Yes."
"Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Gosh, you're brave!"
"Don't be an idiot, Peggy Don
know I was here."
Peggy Inughted softly. "Wise of you to do the disappearing act." She added after a moment, "It might be wiser if you'd stop aceing Dirk, Valeria."
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to the next few weeks, I think chiffonler. It looked gorgeous. Sho I can manage that down payment. could picture Tony's pleasure when he And maybe there'll be a little left, untied it Christmas Day. She could over to start housekeeping. Soon." picture him wearing the robe. It was just the right shade for Tony's Ann was too thrilled and excited dark hair and eyes to notice the word that she had learn- ed to associate with Tony's bad habit Sho flew to the kitchen then to of procrastinating.
help Sarah, Tony and Mac were They walked to Beckworth's after coming and the girls had spread them plenty of thrills as he rises and falls work next day. Ann was soon lost selves for this dinner. Broiled Valeria turned from the mirror. In admiration. Admiration for the chicken, sweet potatoes with candled on the way to the top. Several song "If you have an idea that I'm going diamond which twinkled on her sten- sauce and marshmallows, spaghetti alts are offered in the production to give up all my fun before my der Anger for a moment.
(a concession to Mac's love of "hot" These are "I Ain't Gonna Sin No engagement is announced you're "Gosh, a perfect fit," Tony sald, dishes), English peas, a delicious fruit at This Walls Mean Goodbye", "Blue More," Talkin' To Myself," "Don't certainly mistaken.'
while the clark beamed in sympathy. saind and plum pudding far dessert. "Just a friendly hint," Peggy said.İ The diamond was small and squaro, "If Mac expects me to serve this Good To Me. Directed by Karl
Sky Avenue" and "Somebody Look The Steamship, She was still smiling, her voice al-set chastely in platinum Ann sort of food as regular fare, ho'll be Freund, "Gift of Gab" le very enter most carcasing. "Tho Kendalls thought it was the loveliest thing her badly disappointed,"
Sarah sald, Laining. wouldn't like it. They have some eyes had ever dwelt on. She moved fting her fushed face from the oven
having arrived from the above ports, frightfully old-fashioned notions. to another counter to examine Christ where the beaten biscuits from the
consignees of cargo by her are notified Even Millicent"
mas gifts for men while Tony had, corner grocery were heating.
Featuring half a dozon brillant that all goods are being landed at There was silence for a moment as bla conference,
new song hits including the sensa- their risk into the hazardous and/or "Tony won't. Food doesn't make tional "Carlo", with the the softly-velled threat sank in.) "I'll be back before Christmas," much difference to him. He'd lots co-eds and the handson.est college Holt's Wharf whence and/or from the lovellent extra-hazardous Rodowns of the When Valeria spoke, her volco was Tony told the clerk. "By Christmas rather dash out for a bite at a athletes in America, and with as soft and friendly.
Eve anyway."
whurves delivery may be obtained. restaurant than bother with cooking." "Just about as old-fashioned, I
Goods not cloured by Ann was so happy she could scarce.
stellar cast headed by Timmy Durante "He doesn't like trouble," Sarah and Charles Butterworth, one of the January, 1935, 4 pm. will be subject
the 14th. Imagine, as that husband of yours. ly wait to tell Sarah..
said. By the way, Peg, that was an awful- "It's silly the way I feel about "No, he doesn't." Ann said it quite the new screen season is now showing
most important musical comedies of to rent. ly good-looking frock you had on it," she said They were lying happily. No slightly disparaging re-nt the Queen's Theatre. It in "Student packages are to be loft in the godowns, All broken, chafed and damaged yesterday when I saw you lunching awake in the darkness, sharing the mark of Sarah's could take the edge Tour" a hilarious and tuneful account where they will be examined at with Dirk: Wasn't it funny we confidences, the dreams of coming off the evening for her. She few to of the adventures
of Holt's Wharf by Holt's Wharf. of a group happened to think of the same out. happiness that girls have shared im- anawer the doorbell. of-the-way place? You and Dirk memorially.
college boys and girls on a trip around.
Consignees are requested to apply Mine was there, promptness itself. the world. "Student Tour" in des- for a Revenue Oficer in attendance were so engrossed you didn't sco me. "I felt terribly when Tony first Tony would be the last one. I had the advantage because I saw talked about getting a ring. I didn't "Hello," said Mac. "Do I smell youth," and is cast includes more being examined.
cribed as "the spirit of vibrant when damaged dutiable cargo is Dirk's car parked outside and came want him to spend all that money Christmas 7" in, thinking we'd have bite together. when I could do without it. But the
Claims against the steamer inust be than a hundred young people, most "You smell Christmas Eve, which of them taken from the classrooms presented in writing within ten days But I left when I saw he had a ring. has come to be a symbol now-is better." Ann replied. luncheon date with you. Considerate, a symbol of Tony's ability to make "The kid still believes in Santa tatives of the college boys and girls they will not be recognized.
of American universities as represen-after arrival of steamer, otherwise wasn't I?"
good his promises and sacrifice if Claus." Mac was smiling. He came of the nation. For many, this is "Peggy said, "I guess we under- necessary."
No Fire Insurance will be effected- over to Sarah and, a little awkwardly, their first appearance on the screen. by the undersigned in stand each other. You know I didn't "And save," Sarah said. "It's put his arm about her. have any idea of interfering in your awful the way Tony wastes money."
Besides the "Cario" which is expect whatever. affairs, darling."
The earnestness in Ann's voice hurt Tony's frank demonstrations. of affec- the picture embodies such new song by
Ann thought, smiling, how different ed to be the new ballroom danco, Bills of Lading will be countersigned "Why, of course not. I'd nover Sarah. When Ann talked like that tion were from Mac's abashed ap- hits as "A New Moon is Over My think you capable of such low tricks. she felt violent toward Tony for not proaches. And you know I wouldn't tell a really recognizing what a grand kid,
Shoulder" "From Now On" and She left the two alone, deliberately others, all by the successful team of jealous idiot ilke Marvin about your what a thoroughbred Ann was.
prolonging her toilet because Tony Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed. fnnocent little luncheon date."
"Don't worry about Tony spending was still absent. She was straining These are the musicians who gave the THE BEN LINE STEAMERS. LTD. She felt very happy now, the vic-money on your ring," Sarah said her ears to catch the sound of his world "Singing in the Rain," "Pagan! tory stirring her pulse like wine. grimly. "If he doesn't spend it that, voice. Finally, as the clock hands Love Song, "Wedding of the Painted One needed only to use one's wils. way, he will some other way. Be-pointed to a quarter of seven, the Doll and dozens What a weak creature Peggy was. llevo me, when Mac and I are married, returned to the living room. No wonder Dirk couldn't see her! I encourage him to think of me. "What could have happened
Men love women lots mero if they're Tony?" Sarah asked. Sarah was wearing a ring.
not too easy on them."
It was a solitaire, set about with -smaller diamonds. Ann was the first
Ann suspected there was logic bo- hind Sarah's reasoning. But it was
to see it because during the day at becoming increasingly dimeult to bo
the library Sarah had worn it with the hard on Tony, increasingly easy to setting inside, toward her palm. forgive him for his faults and weak-
There was a little hesitancy innestes. Tony was himself, that wan Sarah's manner as she stretched out all. her hand for Ann to see the ring.
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The days went by and suddenly the shops were flinging out gula signals; Mac. Didn't you guess, everywhere. The streets were as Charlie Chan, Earl Derr Biggers
bright at night as in daylight famous Chinese detective, operates on "Not for a minutel Sarah, the Christmas wreaths and garlands met the theory that an active body means sphynx has nothing on you.".
the eye at every turn. It was fun to an active mind. At least that is the directed for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer by the 11th January, 1936, will be subject "It's been Mac for years." Sarah be a part of the gay crowds, urging practice of Warner. Oland who brings Charles E. Rissner.. raid. "It's taken me 'n tong tinig to through the streets, problems for-the fictional character to life on the make the old slowpoke realize I was gotten during this joyous season. screen at the King's Theatre. Oland What to give Tony? The question has a beach cottage right on the line "The way you let me rave on about was in Ana's mind and heart and on dividing Ventura and Santa Barbara Tony and nover a poep from you, you her lips.
caunties. On week-nads he swins an old poker face!"
You'll be the death of me," Sarah often as five times Mac and Sarah look Tony and Ann said. "Give him a scarf pin with the dip in the Pacific comics before break
day. The first - out that night for dinner. More than Kohinoor in it. Buy him a house and fast, then one in the middle of the suce, Tony's eyes rested on the dia- lot. The way you carry on, anyone morning, and still another just before mond on Sarah's left hand.
would think Tony was the Prince of lunch. The heat of the afternoon calls mercial artist." Wales instead of an ordinary com-for a fourth swim, and the day la olimaxed by a fifth immediately pre- "Not ordinary,” såld Anni. Tony, ceding dinner, Oland's latent Inter- ordinary? But of course Barah knew pratation of Chan is in the. Fox Film that he wasn't
production, "Charlie Chan In London," "Yes," said Ann.
Before Christmas Eve Sarah was current at the King's. "Do you know, honey, If I had all completely worn down. With Mac's "Gift of Gab"
"Mac must have found a mine," he said to Ann later that gold
night "You can't beat the Brotch. When everybody else is broke. Mac turns up with diamonds."
the money I've spent on tomfoolery present hand-rolled handkerchiefs Words can't describe "Gift of Gab," or oven a half week's pay from all made by Sarah, supplemented by a the Universal production which comes LONDON (via Australia) from £128.15 the jobs I've been fired from we could handsome allkacarf-attractively on Thursday to the Queen's Theatre. Australian Newspapers on fle),
be married to-morrow."-
boxed and wrapned and tled, they There's so much to be seen, so much. "Yes," Ann said again, in a soft, were still searching for Tony's gift to be enjoyed, so much to provoke husky voleo.
The whole city was aplling over laughter and so much to be thrilled. Something in her tone struck Tony.with Christmas presents yet. Ann by that no one should miss it. The He stared at her. "Tell you what couldn't find anything good enough picture.features the largest collection Wo'll run down, and look at a little for Tony!
of storm of the stage, screen and ring I have my eyes on. It isn't as In the end she dug deeply into her radio. These Include Edmund Lowe, big as Sarah's, but it's a beauty. I slender savings and purchased can't get it right away, bat-"
a Gloria Stuort Alice White, Henry luxurious maroon-coloured robo, Thon Armetta, Helen "Yes," Ann breathed, for the third came the business of, wrapping the Holloway, Ruth Etting, the Boals Vinson, Sterling fime, forme
PRON Matten bir big box in silver paper, tying it with Street Boys. Gens Austin, the Downey "How would you like a ring as a bright ribbon and inserting bits of Sisters and Gus Arnheim and bis Christmas present?”
holly and mistletoe in the bow as a band June Kalghts Chester Morris inal inspiration "Ot. course I mean it. I'm neveral
Binala Barnes, Douglas. Montgomery, hundred up now, Ann. By saving room and placed-it- on top of the and others display their talenta in u Ann carried the box into the bed. Bela Lugosi, Karlo. Rover-Pryor.
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