XXII

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XXIIThe last movie on the docket was The Portrait of Jenny. Horatio Albert Urban, flopped back in his seat he was amazed that Justine loved the oldies as much as he did. At the climactic tear-jerking ending that had once bankrupted David O Selznick, the politician cried. She thought of Matt. The screen changed to the eponymous painting and it went to color. “Most men never would have done that.” The writer just stared at Jennifer Jones’ image. The other, shorter, owner appeared in front of the darkening screen as the lights came up. She also wore the red vintage suit. Hal disliked these parts. “Producer David O. Selznick kept that painting of then wife Jennifer…” she droned on. “Ready?” He asked. The politician's answer was to stand and follow him out. “I have to tell you Urban, I’ve n

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