be coincidence," insisted Janet.

"But remember what Curt said about our knowing too much of the
mysterious events that went on during the last days of the filming of
'Kings of the Air,'" said Helen. "He warned us to watch out."

There was no answer to that for Curt had warned them and Janet was glad
that they were near the bright lights of Broadway. She felt safer now.
As the noise of that great artery of traffic deepened, they slowed their
pace and Janet turned and looked around.

There was no one on the street behind them. She grasped Helen's arm and
both girls stopped.

"There's no one following us," smiled Janet. "It was just imagination."

"It wasn't imagination and you know it," declared Helen. "Whoever it was
could easily have slipped into a doorway. Maybe he's watching us this
very moment."

Janet felt a shiver of nervousness race along her spine. It was not
pleasant to think of being shadowed, especially in New York where there
were so many people and so few friends.

They turned into Times Square and entered the lobby of their hotel. At
the desk they inquired for mail and each received letters from home.

Once up in the privacy of their rooms, they undressed, slipped into
comfortable pajamas and dressing gowns, and read their letters. There
was little actual news from Clarion, but just hearing from their fathers
and mothers was nice.

"Dad is anxious to hear the first part of the program," said Helen as
she finished her letter. "He says they'll all be over at our house
grouped around the radio when we go on."

"Nervous about it?" asked Janet.

"Not particularly about the program, but there's something about the
whole thing that has me uncertain. The company seems to be on edge as
though there was some danger hanging over the heads of everyone."

"Perhaps talk about the trouble on the coast has reached them,"
suggested Janet.

"That may be. But I'm so anxious for the program to be a success. This
picture has meant so much to Dad; it's the air epic that he has wanted
to do for years. If it goes over in a big way, the Ace Company will
renew his contract for a substantial time and give him a big increase in
salary."

Shortly after that they retired and both girls slept soundly.

Next day at the studio the pressure was on again and Director Adolphi
whipped them through the rehearsals at a terrific pace. Several changes
in script were necessary and the director sent a page to the scenario
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