“I know it, but it’s a matter of pride. I’d like to have as much of my own money as possible for college. If I got in a pinch, I’d yell for Dad’s help, I suppose.”
They talked on about college plans and were finally interrupted when Mrs. Thorne summoned them to lunch,
More plans for their return to Clarion were made at the luncheon table. Packing would have to be started soon.
“Let’s pick out our college wardrobes here in Hollywood. Then we’ll be sure and have the latest styles.”
“Maybe Hollywood styles won’t be campus styles,” smiled Janet, “but I would like a chance to wear that wonderful gown Roddy made for me to a college party.”
It was pleasant to think of their first experience in Hollywood when Roddy, the famous designer of gowns at the Ace studio, had created gorgeous evening gowns for them to wear at their first movie premiere. Janet could imagine that wearing such gowns at a party on the campus at Corn Belt U. would create quite a sensation, and she thrilled pleasantly at the thought.
After luncheon was over, Janet returned to her writing and Helen joined her beside the pool, stripping the wrapper off a copy of the Clarion Times, which had arrived on the noonday mail.
“Look at this; what nerve!” exclaimed Helen, shoving the front page of the paper at Janet. She pointed to a story in the center of the page.
Janet stared at the headline with unbelieving eyes.
“LOCAL GIRLS FEATURED IN MOVIE.”