The thought of home passed as did the many miles of the long drive to Los Angeles. He had driven all day and was tired, but his mind was alert and his imagination alive with what the summer might hold in store!

A week went by without Jerry getting a job. His spirits were low. He had tried several different theatres but he couldn't find anything that he liked. He was getting lonely, too. His time had been spent in looking for work so he didn't really know anybody. He didn't even know who lived in the same motel that he did! He hadn't considered that he might not get a job when he made plans to come to L.A.

He awoke one morning to the ringing of the phone.

"Hullo" he said sleepily.

"Jerry" the voice answered?

"Yea."

"This is Jack Willas down at the Victory Theatre."

"Yes, Jack I remember. What can I do for you?" Jerry answered.

"Nothing! It's what I can do for you. Remember last Monday when you asked me if I knew of any theatres casting new players?"

"Yes," Jerry said with mounting excitement.

"Well yesterday the Newport Theatre called and asked if I knew any good people available for the summer. One of their actors broke his leg in an accident and will be out for the entire summer season. I told them about you and they seemed interested. They want to see you today. Are you interested?"

"You bet Jack. When and where do I audition?"

"Come over to the theatre in about half an hour."

"Thanks Jack. You don't know how much this means to me."

Excitement was rushing through Jerry's whole body. He felt this was the opportunity that he had been waiting for. He put on his best looking

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