"What's the matter now?" asked the manager, as he looked to where the safe robbery scene was being filmed.
"Oh, I caught my hand in the safe door!" exclaimed Pepper Sneed. "Nearly took my finger off! I just knew something would happen to me to-day!"
"Great Scott! Another scene spoiled!" groaned Mr. Pertell. "Well, do it over. Had you run out much film?" he asked the operator.
"No, only a few feet."
"Well, try again. And, Pepper, look out for your head this time, that you don't get that caught in the safe. You might lose it."
"Uh!" grunted the human grouch.
Russ Dalwood came out of the developing room.
"That's going to be a great film!" he declared. It's one of the best I've ever seen. The pictures will show up fine."
"Glad to hear it," remarked the manager. "That's some good news in this day of trouble."
"Did I do all right?" asked Mr. DeVere, hoarsely. "I would like to see myself—as others see me—and that's possible now, in the movies."