An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a party of famous actors and
actresses got off. Dressed in dark glasses and old clothes, they had taken
special precautions so that no one should recognize them. But as they soon
discovered, disguises can sometimes be too perfect.#
'This is a wonderful place for a picnic,' said Gloria Gleam.#
'It couldn't be better, Gloria,' Brinksley Meers agreed. 'No newspaper men, no
film fans! Why don't we come more often?'#
Meanwhile, two other actors, Rockwall Slinger and Merlin Greeves, had carried
two large food baskets to a shady spot under some trees. When they had all
made themselves comfortable, a stranger appeared. He looked very angry. 'Now
you gut out of here, all of you!' he shouted. 'I'm sheriff here. Do you see
that notice? It says "No Camping" - in case you can't read!'#
'Look, sheriff,' said Rockwall, 'don't be too hard on us. I'm Rockwall Slinger
and this is Merlin Greeves.'#
'Oh, is it?' said the sheriff with a sneer. 'Well, I'm Brinksley Meers, and my
other name is Gloria Gleam. Now you get out of here fast!'&