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have time! BY TAB HUNTER
Star of “ Rattle Cry ”
• I’m going to set a scene. It has nothing to do with movies. It’s strictly from real life. And I think I’m safe in saying that nearly everyone has played this one at some time or another. If you haven’t, chances are that someday you will.
The time: Evening.
The characters: A fellow and a girl.
The place: That isn’t too important. Let’s suppose they’re driving along in his car.
As for the dialogue — unfortunately there isn’t any. Suddenly there’s just a long stretch of silence, and it’s pretty darned uncomfortable for both of them. The fellow is deep in uneasy thoughts. She’s so quiet . . . why doesn’t she say something? Doesn’t she like my company? . . . Should we have skipped the movie and gone dancing? . . . How can I explain that I’ve only enough change for a couple of milk shakes? . . . I think she’s been having fun . . . Or is she just being polite?
The girl’s thinking, too. Why doesn’t he talk to me? . . . Am I making a good impression? ... I wish I’d worn my blue dress, it’s much more becoming . . . Does he like being with me? . . . Will he call again? ... Is he having a good time?
Both have doubts. But they’re doubting themselves rather than one another. It’s their first date and they’ve reached the stop-and-ponder stage, the lull before they desperately start to talk about the weather. Sound familiar? Then you know how it can sneak up and strangle an evening. I ( Continued on page 113)
Lori, and Pat Crowley, left, like sports. If you don’t and your date does, don’t let it spoil your fun. Give them a try — any guy will appreciate your efforts
I always know Lori Nelson will enjoy our date, even if I’m low on funds. If money means a lot to a girl, the evenings shot before it begins
Marilyn Erskine always looks good on a date, doesn’t keep fumbling in her purse for a mirror to see how she looks. That embarrasses a guy!