Show I 1 LION ea by THAYER WALDO mcclure syndicate service r if HE swung the hispano suiza 1 S into western avenue and saw the gates 50 yards ahead on I 1 her right As she approached they swung open and a truck came lumbering out with a swerve that squealed rubber across pavement she veered around it turned into the studio driveway and shot forward from behind sounded an angry shout the little mirror at her side showed a man in uniform following on the run in front loomed a building with zenith pictures ltd production offices in gold lettering over the entrance bonce more she slid at right angles and pulled the long phaeton toa to a stop before it then the gate guard was alongside puffing his indignation look here madam he ill have to see your pass to come on the lot and no cars is allowed in for one surcharged instant there was no response the hard breathing man stood with a foot upon the running board his hands gripping the nickel trimmed door the girl sat immobile erect inscrutable eyes staring at him from a pale and alm almost ost bony face i then suddenly the tableau broke with a cat quick movement she snatched off one driving gauntlet and slapped it smartly across the guards cheek As he staggered back grunting amazedly she vaulted the car door and came down facing him words commenced firing from her in an edged staccato voice you lout how dare you have the infernal impudence to order me get back where you belong before I 1 have you thrown out of this studio he wavered momentarily indecisive then but lady he began theres strict rules about the words were drowned by a shrill blare as the girls fist slammed down upon her cars horn button i tand and relentlessly held there wave after wave of two toned din reverberated through the lot in a moment people were appear ing out of the building close at hand came a slight man with sandy hair he strolled unconcernedly to the hispano side lifted its hood band and gave something a quick twist the racket ceased 1 the girl turned her head sharply to glare at him sauntering around toward her he said its okay go right on as you were there just wont be so much noise now she wait for him to reach her but stalked aggressively forward her long legs were clad in blue flannel slacks a kelp green blouse of loose pattern was tucked into them the tawny windblown hair had no covering so the menials she snapped arent the only insolent ones around around here eh 1 he gazed at her coolly and reported yeah I 1 was thinking th that at myself what kind of trouble are you trying to start and what are you doing here anyway the glitter in her eyes held real venom now publicly flaunting such filthy ignorance is your idea of a joke I 1 suppose well im not in the mood this swine with an of her flier arm toward the gateman iiii ini suited me and I 1 want him attended t to 0 t i all right the man in front of her addressed the other frank take this gimcrack on wheels out in the street and park it with with the rest of em L viciously the girl struck at him with her open hand he ducked caught her wrist and added guess you better take this hell ecat cat along too unless you want me ato to get a straitjacket strait jacket for her first the fellow in uniform came toward them saying A 1 I know what to make of it mr garrison she hit me when I 1 i told her cars come in and I 1 with a jerk that nearly cost gari rison balance the girl wren wrenched cried free of his grasp L her sallow features had grown dark ark and were working spasmodic keally cally y for the first time she appeared to become aware of the small crowd kahat that had gathered hoarsely she cried for gods sake will one ot of you R gaping vultures tell this jackass who I 1 am before I 1 murder him no one answered garrison beckoned two men in overalls from the onlookers this has gone far enough boys lie he told them during all my years in the publicity racket never have I 1 seen a cruder gag this dames dame S just some movie struck nitwit who chos s got gotten en hold of a flossy car and swigged twigged a little gin to fix her nerve well the acts not even funny put her out promptly they seized the girls eirls arms in a tantrum of near hysteria she fought and kicked and writhed but to no avail strength and stolid determination were with the workers into the foreign autos rear seat they half led half carried her the watchman clambered in front dont use any rough stuff garrison rison instructed just drive up to the boulevard and sit there till she calms down then leave her and ancl report back to me incoherent sounds were coming from the girl as the car rolled away down the drive and out through the gate gradually those who had watched drifted off exchanging amused comments on the episode a As garrison turned to reenter re enter the building he was hailed from behind and a tall dark man approached saying nice job you did clearing up that rumpus louis going my way garrison gave affirmation together they went inside and along the broad corridor As they reached the publicity mans office he suggested come on in a minute walt got some something thing to show you facing acing them as he opened the door was a large portrait photograph it showed a woman whose aromi nent boned face arresting though not beautiful was topped by an unruly mass of hair our new star kathleen hodgson garrison said the one the new york office signed last week ands going to send on thought you might be interested this happens to be the only picture of her we have so far the other was staring at it like a man transfixed after a second of stunned silence he cried but great scott louis that I 1 s the jane you just had bounced garrison had seated himself on the desk back to the portrait and was setting fire to a cigarette A slight smile tweaked his mouth corners sure it is you chump he agreed calmly 1 I knew that the first minute I 1 looked at her but my technique had to be used for its chasten ing effect remember actresses get screwy enough in this game even when they start off like lambs |