Screenland (May-Oct 1941)

But Steve had congratulated himself too soon, for no sooner was the ceremony over than Allen ordered his pilot to get the plane ready for the return trip to Los Angeles. Steve hadn't thought of that. It would have been hard enough to see Joan going off on her honeymoon with her bridegroom, but it was worse seeing her get ready to go off on one with a man she wasn't even married to. He tried to tell her the marriage wasn't legal, but Joan only laughed at him. She had had enough of his tricks to last her a lifetime. And she wouldn't listen to Pop, either. He had given her enough proof of the way men stick together. It was only when they had gone to the plane that Steve remembered the soft cushion and running after them just managed to throw it into the cabin before Joan slammed the door. Steve stared despondently after the plane as it zoomed skywards. Then it was almost as if fate were rubbing it into him, for he heard the drone of another motor and there was a plane circling above him getting ready to land. Joan's father now, when it was too late. Steve didn't give a hoot if the plane ever landed. But it did, and Steve braced himself to meet Joan's father who was running toward him as hard as his fifty-odd years and two hundred-odd pounds would allow, when Steve heard a scream floating down from the clouds. Joan's voice, and then he saw her billowing down toward the desert in a parachute. He started running then and so he reached the cactus almost the same moment she did. "This time I put it on right," Joan wailed, tugging at the parachute. "Oh, Steve, I saw the name on the pillow, but Allen wouldn't take me back and so — " Steve wasn't laughing now as he pulled her up and lifted her in his arms. Then the old grin came again. "About one hundred and eighteen pounds I should say," he called to her father over his shoulder. "At ten dollars a pound that's eleven hundred and eighty dollars you owe me!" And never let it be said that old man Winfield didn't know true love when he saw it. "Okay, son," he said approvingly. Yours for Loveliness Flatterers and affinities for May — all beauty notes for your next shopping list When It's Raining Rain A PRIZE came to this desk the other day— Kelly Shower Toes. They're light-as-afeather foot protection, latex toes to slip over those new sandals when a shower comes up from nowhere. Best of all, they fold away in a cunning polka dotted pouch, only two-and-a-half by four-and-a-half inches, which means it slips into your bag as easily as a compact. Shower Toes will save your best shoes ; they will enable you to avoid those rain-stained stocking toes poking from your toeless numbers, enough to bring tears, especially when you have a date ; and they will keep feet dry and comfortable in spite of all. They have a girdle fit, are true foot insurance against wet pavements, so light, so smart, you'll like wearing them. Treasures ! Soft and Sweet FROM the hard water areas of this country, and there are plenty, this department gets many requests for a good water softener. And so we give you plenty — actually five pounds ! This is Wrisley's nice, big bag (five pounds, we remind you) of Perfumed Bath Crystals and Water Softener. This is for your tub when you want to relax, to make your skin feel soft and smooth as well as cleanse it, when a delicate perfume will soothe your senses and sweetly scent your skin. Here, indeed, is more than your money's worth. This bath luxury comes in apple blossom, gardenia, carnation, lilac, lavender, bouquet and pine ; and you'll find other Wrisley companions in fine soaps and bath accessories to furnish your bathroom with a complete ensemble. "Sweet Moments" IN snooping about, this department came • upon something new, cute and very come hither. It's Irresistible's new perfume. Sweet Moments, in a container resembling an old-fashioned lamp. For those who love cunning gadgets, with something good to show besides — for the perfume has a very special appeal — go right out and find yourself Sweet Moments. It will make a little conversation piece, and the lamp base comes in different pastels, so you can do both yourself and your dressing-table a nice turn for spring. These little lamps will serve charmingly for small favors at a luncheon or bridge. Will win raves from your chums. Sheer Loveliness HOUBIGANT has applied the idea of "sheer" to its Translucid make-up, and the result is a subtle, unobtrusive quality that does perfectly beautiful things on your skin. If the quest for make-up that doesn't make you look too made-up is one of your problems, then we unhesitatingly refer you to the Translucid subtleties. There is a foundation lotion in skin tones, a silkensheer face powder in smart shades, a feathery-fine rouge and a lipstick designed to be indelible for lasting wear. The powder is designated by the familiar "Basket of Roses" on the box. Very beautiful, very natural, and very delicate is this make-up. At least, just look, when next shopping. "Follow Me" SUIVEZ MOI (follow me) proved such a success as a perfume that now it has a sister, Suivez Moi Eau de Toilette, with atomizer. The two will certainly put you high in heaven if you like seductive scents. And they are quite within reach of your pretty little purse. The simulated pearl bottle of perfume, snuggling in that miniature hat box, would make an unusual bridge prize. I am not quite able to describe the scent — it is just too, too . . . My observation, however, is that it literally makes admirers want to follow you! It is a very vital reminder of fascination, of being awake and on your toes, and that, to me, is a splendid way to feel. Leslie Howard, now in England, produces, directs, and stars in "Pimpernel Smith." With him is Mary Morris, his leading lady. A Trick or Two in This Brush THE use of mascara is growing. And next to I lipstick, its use can certainly do more for the human face than any other beauty touch. You will find many good mascaras, but Modern Eyes is the only one I know with a spiral brush. This little brush has a special trick or two. It reaches between your lashes and colors all sides of each lash, which, naturally, makes even an extra lash or two a real contribution to your eye beauty. It also curls lashes upward. It is attached to the container top. which means that the case remains neat. The mascara is in cake form, in black, brown or dark blue, the color being shown on the container top. C. M. 69