The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-18
4 Woman's Pleasure.

the high road 10 fame and fortune" re-
marked Lord Donoghue, and when his
lordship said anything it was not 10 be
| contradicted, so the listeners tried 70 look
interested and remember who Barry Sey-
mour was One of the many rising young
artists who had two pictures on the line
in last years academy and was now going
to paint Lord Donoghue's daughter. the
| beautiful Alike. Barry Seymour himself
was very delighted with his good fortune.
Many a time he had longed TO paint that
| face. the face which had more charm for
him than any other, the face which haunt
ed him so very, very often.
you really promise TO sit for me!
You're divine" exclaimed Barry CRATE
fully.
Il know It," returned Alike surveying
her old friend with saucy air.
| When shall we have the first s!tting?"
Whenever you like
| Tomorrow, at III"
"Impossiblei am going shopping with
Mrs. De Hawtris."
| "Wednesday, then?"
| Il leave town on Wednesday, but shall
| be back by Saturday"
ANY day like" groaned Barry,
We'll, what about the following Mon
day?'
Yes. will come then" And she did
late II is true. but so charmingly penitent
| that Barry could not demonstrate.
! You look hopelessly fashionable" he
said. NOW I am going 10 transform you
into a picturesque maiden, like this" and
1 he showed her rough sketch he had
made.
Lady Alike cast off her hat and cape and
| calmly rearranged her hair.
That is BETTER" said Barry. 81 will set
to work.
Never had he taken more pains and
certainly never had he succeeded so we'll
The morning flew by ali too quickly, but
his model was gracious, and promised TO
come every day until the portrait was
finished. fear an unprecedented amount
Of sittings were required, and Barry soon
found his model so fascinating that the
studio was intolerable to him without her
presence
Alas, for the builder of dreams and
fancies. One day poor Barry could retain
himself no longer, and very much aston
ished Alike by offering himself to her. She
was little pleased al first (women don't
often consider the feelings of their VIC
tims); then the capricious young lady
grew angry at what she termed This pre-
sumption" and left the studio.
You must never speak to me like that
again." she wrote. Il will be generous
and come for you to finish my portrait,
and then-good-by."
Two more sittings accordingly took
place, but Barry's power seemed gone. In
silence he worked away at his easel; but
Alike observed with annoyance that he
was only spelling his former effects.
II shall only come once more" she said,
on leaving, and Barry assented.
But when she came he found It utterly
impossible to continue.
L cannot paint today, It Use useless to
try" he said at last throwing his brush
down impatently.
Alike came behind his chair and regard
ed her likeness critically.
You are spelling it,
II know: but for all the world could
give 1 could not go on
'Supposing," she said, hesitating a 1T
tie. that 1 did what-what you asked me
to. Would 1T make a difference?"
Barry started up.
''Oh, don't!" She drew away from him
half frightened.
Don't what? I've done nothing, but
this is what i am going to do" Alike sub
mitted meekly, and I fear another day
was lost, but after that Barry set to work
in earnest, and it was not long before the
picture was completed. Alike came to see
it when framed, and was well satisfied
with the result.
1T is beautiful, much too beautiful to
be like me-"
There was something unusual in Alixe's
tone, something Earring and unpleasant |
Barry noticed it, and saw, too for the
first time, hard lines round her mouth
and "a cold, naughty look in her eyes. He
took her hand, but to his surprise she
drew IL away.
why. Alike, what is the matter? Are
you vexed? Is it mustn't touch today?"
Yes" she said low but clearly; to-day |
and every day, Mr.. Seymour, II have |
changed my mind"
His white face puzzled her. She did not |
understand his expression and felt pettish. |
''Well," she said, breaking the silence. |
"You don't seem to care much
IF L care" be gan Barry passionately- |
but her silvery voice checked him.
''Oh, don't go into heroics! I can't bear |
scenes, you know; and I'm awfully sorry"
Sorry! That word from her lips so
spoken and so meant, was an insul. to
him.
eff you don't wish for a scene. leave
me for Gods sake" said Barry huskily;
and he turned away and stood by the win
dow until Alike had left the room shrug-
ging her dainty shoulders
"Oh, yes!' she said to girl confidante;
my picture is finished, and well done, toe.
felt convinced that he could do 1t il he
set to work In the right frame of mind
Poor Barry! He nearly spoilt It in the
middle, but managed that"
Howl"
why, the silly fellow lost his senses"
replied Alike, glancing complacently at her
reflection in the mirror; and when 1 re-
fused him my portrait suffered. was net
going to let my reputation be spoilt by a
daub so II humored him for a little
while. By the by, do you remember Sir
Douglas Probyn, and how 1 quarreled
with him? He is just comeback from
abroad and is very rich. Aunt is going
to take him to the academy, AMI I have
instructed her to show him my portrait
and watch the effect. I hope'-but Barry
sat silently before his easel with untouch-
ed palette, and beside him lay the shreds
OF torn canvas.-Sybil Constance Barlow
In Madame.
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