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evening when she wakened and went down stairs.
Mrs. Murphy emerged from the kitchen.
"A gentleman called a time ago and left this letter for you. I think he
was from the film company."
Jane looked at the letter. The return address was that of the leading
hotel in the city. She opened the envelope and drew out a crisp check.
It was made payable to Jane Cameron in the amount of $250 and was
signed by Roscoe James for the Mammoth Film Company.
Jane's eyes blurred. Why that check would more than equal all of the
money she had spent learning how to fly, but she decided that she
wouldn't want to do film stunts for a living.
There was a note with the check and Jane read it eagerly.
"Dear Miss Cameron: We are showing early shots of the film tonight at
the hotel at eight. The scenes taken this morning will be included and
we would like to have you present. The check is in appreciation of your
fine work. Cordially, Roscoe James."
Jane's heart leaped. She wouldn't have to wait until the picture was
completed and released. She could see the pictures of the airplane
action that night.
"Mrs. Murphy," she called, "we're going to the hotel at eight o'clock.
They're showing scenes of the picture which have been taken at
Cheyenne."
"What a pity the other girls aren't here," said Mrs. Murphy. "I'm all
in a bustle I'm that excited. Do you suppose I took well?"
"I'm sure you did."
"But did they invite me to see the pictures?" asked Mrs. Murphy
anxiously.
"Well, they didn't exactly mention you by name, but I know they won't
object. You get your hat and we'll go along. We've only a little more
than time enough to get there now."
"But you've had no supper, Jane."
"I'm not hungry. I'm too excited."
"Well, you're going to eat," said Mrs. Murphy firmly, who believed that
food was necessary at regular intervals. "There's several sandwiches
and a glass of milk in the ice box. You eat that while I'm fixing my
hair."
When they reached the hotel, Charlie Fischer and Miss Comstock were
waiting in the lobby.
"This is going to be a real treat," smiled Miss Comstock. "I never
thought I'd be in a movie, even as an extra in a crowd scene."
"And I never dreamed that I would pilot a plane with cameras recording
the scene," admitted Jane.
"You might add that you never dreamed you would have to take to a chute
to get down," put in Charlie.
"You're right and once is enough," said Jane firmly.
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