“Things,” said Janet, “are happening too fast. We only arrived this noon and have already been fitted for gowns. Tonight we go to a premiere and tomorrow we meet a director who may give us places in his next pictures.”
“That’s Hollywood for you,” grinned Helen’s father.
Chapter XX
AT THE PREMIERE
After a leisurely dinner that evening they enjoyed a quiet half hour beside the pool.
“There’s plenty of time; let’s take a swim. The trunks arrived this afternoon and mother’s found our suits,” said Helen, and Janet seconded the idea at once. It had been a hectic day and the water would relax them.
They had trim one-piece suits, Janet’s of cool green and Helen’s a sharp blue. For twenty minutes they splashed in the water or relaxed and floated just as the mood struck them. Finally Mrs. Thorne called.
“It’s less than an hour before we must start for the premiere,” she said.
Janet and Helen climbed out of the pool, rubbed themselves briskly with heavy towels, and hastened into their bedroom.
Large boxes were at the foot of each bed and from them they drew the gowns which Roddy had created.
Dressing that night was one of the thrills Janet would never forget. The costume was complete for just the right undergarments had been sent by the designer. The hose were the sheerest gold, with gold slippers to match, while Helen’s accessories were silver.