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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

11

Freed prisoner Elaine Johnson adopts new identity

After two years in prison for a theft tied to Hal Armitage, Elaine Johnson is freed on parole and uses her mother’s name, Jane Drew, to start anew in New York. On a train she meets Red Lynch of Triangle Flying School and begins flight lessons with instructor Jack Watson. Jane and Jack fall in love, she works as a nightclub checkroom girl, Armitage is unmasked, Jack proposes and is refused, and Arthur Harris helps Jane become Weston Gage’s personal secretary while keeping Armitage at bay.

Hal Armitage Elaine Johnson Jane Drew New York Jack Jane Boston Armitage Arthur Harris Weston Gage Gage

Flying Dreams and Tense Promises Amid Postcard Romance

Jane reveals training progress and a new job while Jack wrestles jealousy and fear. Shoemacher arranges Jane's pilot lessons as Paula eyes her with envy. Jane pays for the rest of her course, and the pair discuss a future of flying together, with Gage likely supporting her license.

Jane Shoemacher Dad Gage S. C Paula

Jane's Flight Lesson and Secret Letter at the Airport

Jane endures a scorching flight lesson with Jack aboard a small plane. She wrestles with fear and fatigue while planning to confess a recent episode in a letter to Mr. Dennis, then mails it from the airport as dusk settles.

Jane Dennis Gage T& Truck

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