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"An angel's swimming down from heaven," replied Arbuckle. A peculiar choice of words, but no one pressed the point.
At the Palace, Maude dressed in her same knit dress. Virginia chose a green shirt jacket and skirt and a panama hat. Al picked them up at about 11 a.m. The Labor Day crowds were slim and the city looked sleepy. Traffic was light. A theatre marquee heralded the Goldwyn special, Scratch My Back. There were placards in several store windows stating that "Selznick Pictures Create Happy Homes." The motion picture industry had not yet found a voice, but it was beginning to flex its muscles. Movie stars were becoming "important"
As they drove down Geary Street, Virginia pointed out a gown she liked in a shop window, but the shop was closed. A young man standing on the corner recognized Virginia and stood there with his mouth open. They all laughed about it
Al parked the car and they walked around a bit, looking at shop windows. Virginia complained of a pinching shoe. It was Maude's cue.
"Why don't we look in on the party." Maude said. "ItH give you a chance to rest your feet"
Al echoed, "Yeah."
"All right," said Virginia, "but just for a few minutes.''
The lobby of the St. Francis was almost empty. A group of conventioneers eyed the two girls, and one of the men said something that made the others laugh. Al took the girls right to the elevator without calling the rooms first
Arbuckle had shaved but continued to walk around in robe and pajamas. The record player was playing a Russ Columbo tune. The room had been cleaned, the breakfast dishes had been removed, and new set-ups for drinking were on the bridge table. The two showgirls were arguing about a dance step when there was a knock at the door. The time: 11:54 a.m.
Lowell Sherman answered the knock. "Come in," he said. "I'm Lowell Sherman."
They filed in, Maude first then Virginia and AL
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