Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1942)

case history. A laboratory experiment. Part of your job!" "No, Grace!" Bob was excited. "It isn't so." Something urgent in his tone made me pause. "You mean — " "I mean I've found something real. Do you understand that?" His voice was vibrant and confident, the way he sounded on the radio. "When I started out, it's true, I expected to meet someone who would show me what part of my audience is like. But this isn't like that at all, Grace. This is — " His arm drew me closer to him. He went on, "I don't understand what happened to me, Grace. Do you — do you understand it?" I said, "Maybe you need someone to give you advice on problems of the heart." Bob smiled. "Maybe I do." He ordered the coachman to drive to my apartment house. When we were almost home, Bob said, "Will you — let me see you again?" My heart was pounding a little too hard. "What do you think?" I asked. "Tomorrow night?" "Isn't it true," I inquired, "that you always advise young ladies never to seem too anxious?" "Perfectly true," he answered. "But in this case we might make an exception." "Why?" "Because — because until tomorrow night is going to be such a long time." We had reached my house. Bob helped me down and walked with me to the door. I turned and he reached out and took my hand and held it in his own. "Grace," he began, "I — may I — " I said, "Bob, do you want to kiss me good night?" But he didn't answer. He simply took me in his arms and kissed me. 1\|TNUTES later, I heard the horse J-'-1 plodding off, with Bob riding in the back seat of the hack, like a conquering prince. I hurried up the stairs. Mary was still up, waiting for me. I expected her to be all questions, but she only said, "I know, dear. It was Mr. Monday, wasn't it?" I looked at her and for one second my heart froze. It was all so clear. Mary had induced me to write the letter. And Preston — he was one of the heads of the radio company — he must have been the one Bob meant when he said people had been urging him to go out with some of his fans. Preston was the one who had picked out my letter—! I looked into her eyes and I knew it was the truth. But then the strangest thing in the world happened. I wasn't upset or angry, didn't feel bad about it at all. In the past I would have been almost distracted, would have thought they had tricked me and were making fun of me. But now it was different. Now I had something they didn't know about, something they couldn't know. Something real and exciting. This was my romance. I nodded and ran over and kissed her and then I started for my room. I was thinking that I wouldn't have long to wait to see him. Only until — I looked at the clock and it was almost two in the morning. Only until tonight! As I walked into my room, I had the oddest sensation — as if there were no floor and I was walking on air! July, 1942 MAKE WEDDINGS LOVELIER ibbons flatter the bride... and the bridesmaids. Ribbon bows of breath* taking beauty will help you look your loveliest. You can make them yourself for just a few cents. Available in a rainbow of rich colors at your favorite ribbon counter. and ofl ' ccf€b4e . . • ROTAL SWAM © l?iUtrm STARK BROTHERS RIBBON CO. • NEW YORK, N. Y. LET ARTHUR MURRAY SHOW YOU The Latest Dance Steps Arthur Murray — the world famous dancer — has developed a new method of teaching people to dance. His wonderfully simple method is described and illustrated in the new ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE BOOK. This new method eliminates all non-essentials and difficult techniques. It reduces modern dancing to one simple step. Learn this step — and before you know it you'll enjoy the thrill of being a graceful, popular dancer. To introduce you to this famous new method, Mr. Murray is offering you his brand new dance book. In this remarkable book, the author tells you his famous secret of leading and following. He gives you the very pointers that make a dancer gain the admiration of his partner. And if you are not quite sure of the many courtesies of the dance, you can dismiss your fears as soon as you get this book. Here are over 30 photographs and diagrams that show you exactly how to do the Waltz, Fox Trot, Rhumba, La Conga, Tango. Collegiate Dip, Shag and Lindy Hop and other popular dances. And the price of the ARTHUR MURRAY'S DANCE BOOK is amazingly small — only 25c and we pay the postage. Send for your copy today. BARTHOLOMEW HOUSE, INC., RM-7, 205 E. 42nd St., New York. N. Y. 57