<div style="text-align: justify;">Amy listened carefully to what Gloria had to say. It was good to make a new friend. Living in Hollywood, Amy had learned that she couldn’t really trust other people. Knowing someone like herself would be good for both of them. And having Gloria stay in the same place where she was would definitely make things easier for both girls.<br/><br/>She nodded when Gloria told her that she had only done local plays. They all had, that was something Amy had learned in her time in Hollywood. And she had learned lots of other things, things she would happily share with Gloria. She had met people - both good and bad -, known places where gigs could be found for some money, and places where a girl who wanted to be an actress should never set foot. And she was more than willing to share everything with Gloria. And even - who knew - introduce her to Rich Porter if she ended up getting a big break. <br/><br/>When Gloria asked if she had been there long, Amy sighed a little. “About eighteen months”, she admitted. “Things are tough here, but with patience and hard work, I’m sure we’ll make it”, the girl completed, showing a bright smile. She nodded again with a smile when Gloria said small town girls should look out for each other. “Right on”, she replied, relieved that Gloria was a friendly woman.<br/><br/>Maggie looked at Gloria with some curiosity. She knew that her guests were not rich, but she liked having only nice and respectable people stay in the rooms she offered. Since Amy was a good girl, though, Maggie decided that Gloria should be a good girl as well. “Hello, dear”, the woman greeted her. She excused herself and turned around, going to the board where she kept the keys.<br/><br/>The woman looked at all of them, and finally picked one set of keys. “There you go”, she said, handing the keys to Gloria. “It’s one quarter per night. We only offer cold water, but Hollywood is so hot all year round, you will barely notice. And the rooms are always clean and tidy”. <br/><br/>Amy nodded in agreement. “She does have a point”, the girl replied. She checked the number on Gloria’s key. “Oh, she gave you the room next door to mine. Come on, I’ll show you to your new room”, the girl said, in her usual enthusiastic manner.<br/><br/><span style="font-size: 80%; line-height: 116%;">P.S.: I have no idea about motel room prices back then, so I had to make something up.</span></div>