The Story of Ivy

Now the Romo Wayne Company of Fresno, California presents Suspense! Tonight, Romo Wines bring you the story of Ivy by that high priestess of the art of suspense, Mary Bello Clowns, and starring the young actress whose performance you admired in the picture and American romance Miss Anne Richards.

Suspense is presented for your enjoyment by Romo Wines. That's R-O-M-A, Romo Wines. Those excellent California wines that can add so much pleasantness to the way you live, to your happiness and entertaining guests, to your enjoyment of everyday meals.

Yes, right now a glass full would be very pleasant. As Roma wines bring you a remarkable tale of suspense, and with the story of Ivy and with the performance of Anne Richards, as its extraordinary heroine, Roma wines hope indeed to keep you in suspense.

The story of Ivy. Ivy Lexton's own story is told to Victoria Matthews, an exclusive feature of the Morning Herald. I wrote it in the first person, Mrs. Lexton. I hope you don't mind. Oh, it doesn't matter. So long as the story is accurate. You can understand my anxiety, Miss Matthews. After all, I owe it to my public.

Yes, of course. Perhaps you'd like to read it through and make suggestions before signing the release? Oh, if it's not too much bother. On the contrary, hearing it in your own words would be a decided help to me.

Well Miss Matthews, I read it out then. Are you comfortable? Would you like anything, Stigleta, red perhaps? It's unfortunate that I have no maid here with me at present. Thank you. I'm quite comfortable. Please go ahead, Mrs. Lexton.

Very well. Chapter 1. I was born in Hobbes Court, Soho, and I was christened. I had a gun. I hated my name, and I hated the sordid surroundings into which I had been born. And while I had yet a child, I made up my mind that wealth and position should be mine at