Modern Screen (Jan-Nov 1956)

you?" she asked. "I love to hear stories about all the exciting people you all know." In her quiet way, you see, she's very honest and direct. "Your future father-in-law" Since, following her engagement, I had not returned to New York in time to see her I telephoned her in California. "I saw your future father-in-law in Florida," I told her. "And tomorrow he is coming to tea with me." ''What is he like?" she wanted to know. "Tell me all about him. What does he think of all this?" ''He's very pleased! Very! I gave you a great boost, darling. I told him of all the wonderful, refreshing qualities you'll bring to the ancient house of Grimaldi. "You'll like your father-in-law," I went on. "He's a man of great culture." "I can't wait to meet him." "You know, of course," I told her, "that you're the envy of several Princesses — whose names I won't mention — who would have been only too happy to marry Prince Rainier. You're going to have quite a job to do." As I said that I was thinking of many things. Of all the royal and diplomatic circles, some tinged with envy, in which she will have to make her way. Of Monaco's gloomy 200-room palace of yellow stone with its castellated walls, its cobbled courtyards with guarded sentry boxes and a walled road leading up to it. For too lor.g — ever since 1930 when Prince Rainier's mother, Princess Charlotte, went to Italy where later she was divorced from Count de Polignac by her father's royal decree and where she renounced her rights to the throne in favor of her son — there has been no Princess to look after things. I do not doubt Grace will turn the old palace into a thing of beauty, and institute a social calendar, something Prince Rainier, beset by the scandals of his family and lacking a Princess, never has worried about. Actually the Prince is a very simple and democratic young man, far more like a young businessman or executive than anything else — quite as democratic, in fact, as the Kellys themselves. Cupid Number Two Everywhere, the romance of Grace and Prince Rainier is being compared to "Cinderella." Unjustly, I think. It's so much more fascinating. Among other things it's a love story with two Cupids. Pierre Gallant of Match must be accredited Cupid Number One. I name Father "Tuck" Cupid Number Two. It is five years ago now that Father "Tuck," sixty-seven years old, originally from Delaware, who has become a good friend as well as royal chaplain to Prince Rainier, arrived in Monaco, appointed by the Vatican. Things there have changed since he came. His church, St. Charles, no longer has privileged pews with brass name plates on them. "All the pews in my church are for whoever wishes to pray," he long ago announced. Long ago, too, he abolished first, second and third class weddings and funerals. There's now one service for everyone who marries and one service for everyone who dies. The Palace chapel is again in use. And the Prince's six-year romance with French actress Gisele Pascal was finally ended. Gisele, it was generally understood, could not bear children. As the story goes Father "Tuck" after meeting Gisele said, "She is lovely, lovely! [ could go for her myself!" "But you are a Priest!" Prince Rainier protested. ' And you," said Father "Tuck" looking lis Serene Highness coldly in the eye, "are i Prince!" Who'd be//ei/e /was ever embarrassed by P/MPLE&/" New! Clearasil Medication STARVES PIMPLES SKIN-COLORED HIDES PIMPLES WHILE IT WORKS Doctors' clinical tests prove this new-type medication especially for pimples really works. In skin specialists' tests on 202 patients, 9 out of every 10 cases were cleared up or definitely improved while using CLEARASIL. Amazing starving action, clearasil actually starves pimples because it helps remove the oils that pimples "feed" on. And CLEARASIL's antiseptic action stops the growth of bacteria that can cause and spread pimples. Skin-colored to hide pimples and end embarrassment. Greaseless, stainless . . . pleasant to leave on day and night for uninterrupted medication. America's largest-selling specific pimple medication... because CLEARASIL has helped so many boys, girls and adults. GUARANTEED to work for you as it did in doctors' tests or money back.69f and98C.Atalldruggists.GetCLEARASIL today. (Available in Canada.) Whatever your mood, you'll find Modem Romances, NBC-TV's popular show, has what you're looking for. Stories taken from Modern Romances magazine and brought to life right in your own home. True to life stories that take you to the depths and heights of life! Watch Modern Romances with Martha Scott as Story Editor every week — Monday through Friday. Check your newspaper for the time on your local NBC-TV channel. Martha Scott Modern Romances is sponsored by Ajax, Fab, Cashmere Bouquet and Halo. Manufactured by the Colgate Palmolive Company.