Episode 16: Shirley Temple is Missing
In which Shirley makes a friend at the Italian consulate
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1935
SAN FRANCISCO
CHAPTER 43
It was the bright sunlight that finally woke Shirley. Signora Beneventi had entered her bedroom and pulled back the heavy gold brocade curtains, letting in the light.
“Good morning, signorina! And how did you sleep?”
“Good morning,” Shirley said, stretching and rubbing her eyes. “Is my mother here yet?”
“No,…
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