Many of them called greetings to Cliff Lowell, who responded with his bored smile, like a matinee idol who feels he needs a vacation.
Girls with improbable complexions and sophisticated eyes sent Johnny curious glances and provocative smiles when their companions were not looking.

"Movie queens," Cliff Lowell explained in an undertone, "coming and going.

Some of them dreaming of coronation, others about ready for the axe.

It has taken them just about ten seconds to register interest in the strange male person who must be Somebody or he would not be here in high boots and flannel shirt." Johnny flushed.

"You saw the clothes I had on, and you brought me here," he retorted.