Radio Mirror: The Magazine of Radio Romances (Jan-June 1943)

seems that I can't pass up this opportunity— I — well, it seems almost like a crime to have a voice and not to use it—" "Of course. If it's what's in your heart, Judy, it must be right." It was good to have it over. To tell her all the things Don had told me about my voice, about my future. She smiled down at me, a slow, tender smile, that was sad, too. "He said all that? I hope, I hope with all my heart, dearest, that it turns out the way you want it." She got to her feet and held out her hand to me. "If you've an audition tomorrow, Judy, you'll need sleep. And I've got plenty of work ahead of me — " I kissed her and ran upstairs. The audition was one of the most exciting moments I have ever known. It was held in the old opera house, long empty, and all of Bob Halsey's band was there — there to hear me. Don Winters came along, too, to present me to Bob Halsey in person. Don was as proud of me as if I'd been something he'd created with his own hands. "Voice like a bird, Bob," he said. "As for looks — well, you can see for yourself. She's got everything you need." STANDING in the aisle of the musty auditorium, Bob Halsey smiled. "Run up on the stage, Miss Crane. Let's have a look and a listen right away." I was paralyzed with fear for just a moment. The man at the upright piano was improvising idly. Then he looked up and grinned a cheery, encouraging, comradely sort of smile, and my fear melted away. He swung into the introduction of the song I considered particularly mine — and Bill's— "It's Heaven With You." Once I'd sung that song for Bill, and he had listened and smiled and then — then I was in his arms, and he was telling me, for the first time, that he loved me. So how could I be afraid? I sang that song, not for Bob Halsey, but for Bill — with all my heart in it. I forgot everything except singing. And I was good. I knew I was good. As I finished, there was a burst of applause from the men scattered through the auditorium. Then they came up and crowded around me. And why did I have to think: if only Bill could see me, if only he could share this . . . ? Why did I have to think about Bill at all? What difference could he make any more? I had told him that I had my own life to live, that he couldn't live it for me. Well, I was living my own life. I was on my own. I was hearing praise from men who knew what they were talking about when it came to music and singing. And that praise was like a song itself in my ears. "That was wonderful!" . . . "You're headed for the top, all right!" . . . How thrilling it sounded! And then Don, saying casually, "I suppose you'll want her to start right off, Bob?" The band leader shook his head. "Not for about a month. We're taking a layoff — the boys need a rest. They're getting stale. But we'll be somewhere nearby, and I'll send Miss Crane a wire so she can join us — " I'd made good. I was part of the band. Judy Crane was on her way! So it was strange that, when I reached home, I had to manufacture enthusiasm as I gave Aunt Myra details of the musty theater, the men listening, the applause when I was Code in Your Doze? UohlsCRATCHy HANKIES ALWAYS PLAYED HAVOC WITH MY NOSE. BUT NOW < USB SOFT, SOOTHtNG KLEENEX TISSUES. BOY— WHAT A RELIEF J (from a letter by E. F., San Francisco. Calif.) K\ 'tjfeC?' Sheer Today... Gone Tomorrow! AFTER LAUNDERING I WRAP My DELICATE SILK STOCKINGS IN KLEENEX. IT HELPS PREVENT RUNS AND SNASS .' (from a letter by H. F. W., Pontiac, 111.) K Sweeping Beauty i (from a letter by I G B *-'V&KS 7 '■ **■• Fresno, Calif.) I WAS r#£P*/AfC£0* WA/IS r/iL aiom GorxiesAtex* KLEENEX SERVA-TISSUE BOX saves Tissues saves MONey BECAUSE IT SERVES UP JUST ONB DOUBLE TISSUE AT A TIME •T. M. Reg.M. S. Pot. Off. .intajm^! /fyhdlHutq! HamcuiUc' PHDTORII1G ANY PHOTO OR PICTURE of Sweetheart, Relative or Friend reproduced perma^ nently in this beau tiful onyx like ring. featuring the New /■ J1L f* Magnified Setting! Will last a lifetime! Inde ill! 1« structible! Waterproof! Enclose strip of pape: for ring size. Pay postman plus a few centi. postage. If you send cash we pay postage, (.txperi.y painted Canadians: Send Money Order! (Photos Returned) 250 extra) Photo Movette Ring Co.,Dept.C-26, 519 Main St., Cincinnati, O. 48« Learn Profitable Profession in-QO days at Home • Earnings of Men and Women in the fascinating profession of Swedish Massage run as high as $40 to $70 per week but many prefer to open their own offices. Large incomes from Doctors, nospitals, sanitariums and private patients come to those who qualify through our training. I The Army and Navy need hundreds rained in massage. Write for Anatomy Charts and booklet— They're FREE. THE College of Swedish Massage. ! 100 E. Ohio St. .Pept. 359, Chicago. NakJu/fcv^ ado* BlueWc% Created for romance. ..and the thrill of a breathless moment. Blue Waltz is a pulsestirring, heart appealing perfume.. .saucy, feminine, unforgettable as a first love. 10c at all 5 and 10c stores 0t PERFOME 93