Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West

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The sisters proved rather shy at this first meeting, being content to

exchange smiles with the other girls, but their aunt was an easy

conversationalist and rambled on about the delights of Hollywood and

southern California until they were all in a friendly mood. Among other

things Mrs. Montrose volunteered the statement that they had been at the

hotel for several weeks, but aside from that remark disclosed little of

their personal affairs. Presently the three left the hotel and drove

away in an automobile, having expressed a wish to meet their new friends

again and become better acquainted with them.

"I was almost startled at running across Mrs. Montrose out here," said

Arthur. "After father's death, when I gave up the old home, I lost track

of the Montroses; but I seem to remember that old Montrose went to the

happy hunting grounds and left a widow, but no children. I imagine these

people are wealthy, as Montrose was considered a successful banker. I'll

write to Duggins and inquire about them."

"Duggins seems to know everything," remarked Louise.

"He keeps pretty good track of New York people, especially of the old

families," replied her husband.

"I can't see what their history matters to us," observed Patsy. "I like

to take folks as I find them, without regard to their antecedents or

finances. Certainly those Stanton girls are wonderfully attractive and

ladylike."

But now the baby claimed their attention and the rest of that day was

passed in "visiting" and cuddling the wee Toodlums, who seemed to know

her girl aunties and greeted them with friendly coos and dimpled smiles.

On Sunday they took a motor trip through the mountain boulevards and on

their way home passed the extensive enclosure of the Continental Film

Company. A thriving village has been built up at this place, known as

Film City, for many of those employed by the firm prefer to live close to

their work. Another large "plant" of the same concern is located in the

heart of Hollywood.

As they passed through Film City Uncle John remarked:

"We are invited to visit this place and witness the making of a motion

picture.

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