The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-06
had smiled from Woods canvas above

had smiled from Woods canvas above
her name.
Unable to stay indoors. she put on
her wraps and went out but even the
clear ozone Of the winters night did
not arouse her from the strange thrall
put upon her by the card.
She turned into the block where
some friends. the Stones, lived. but she
had no intention Of going In. for she
knew that Edith Cuyler was staying
there. Suddenly pillar of flame shot
from building ahead. In a moment
the street was confusion of hoarse
shouts and screams. Beryl stood still
and watched the residents, like
stream Of human ants. carrying valu-
ables to safety. Then, as one awaken
ing from a troubled dream recognizes
the environment, she realized she was
looking at the Stones house and that
| 1t was afire!
| Attracted by a shrlll scream, she
raised her eyes to the third floor. The
beautiful Miss Cuyler stood In win
dow. her blond head silhouetted against
a curtain of fire.
Beryl was conscious of commotion
in the crowd. Then man In evening
dress fought his way to the burning
structure and went up the ladder with
eager steps. At the second door q
tongue Of flame lit his features. and
Beryi almost swooned with horror AZ
she recognized her brother Dick.
The next FIVE minutes were each q
fearful. anguish laden century to the
watching girl At any instant the
walls might collapse and engulf them
both.
She saw the cameo-like face. pearl
white against that red curtain. bright
en- with hope an she recognized the
coming hero. Berry, saw Dick lift her
from the narrow ledge and begin the
perilous downward journey with her
arms around his neck.
They reached the second door In
safety. though the ladder swayed un-
steadily. willing hands held It az well
a. inexperienced people could. but dan
ger threatened every step. Forgetting
that she stood among strangers. Berry
clutched some one near. Il can't
iookr' she cried despairingly. "Oh. II
they should fall"
awhy. Miss Stanhope." answered an
amazed. familiar voice. 'why are you
hereY
She chung to Lindley Wood with q
little sob OF relief. Tell me-" she
begged pitifullg.
BY the necromancy Of intuition hs
understood. They are SAFE" he said
, tucking her hand under his arm. lie
, me take you home. You are icy cold
, Dick Is all right" reassuringiy.
She trembled violently. To reassurs
| her the artist assumed light, Jestins
tone.
IF Dick and Miss cuyler were no
already engaged they win be now" hi
went on How can l manage. won
der. to make myself appear equally he
/ roic to you. Miss stauhoper"
"whyy. In a gentle whisper.
!. Because I love you." drawing he
into the shadow OF a building ava.
from the crowd. II was coming q
say Il. but II is easier to say It her
. under the stars than IL would be Il
; your lighted rooms. can better en-
, dure your No II you cannot see its ef
. feet"
"your Ideal Beryl Is cameo blond.
she reminded. Il am plain
what has my ideal Beryi TO do witt
/. your" he interrupted. looking his sur
4 prise.
my name is Beryi." she answered
Z Didn't you known
"No!" he cried emphatically. and IN
Z stantly the memory of his words |
the studio stood before him In letter
B Of fame and he saw their sIgnIficanc,
tom always calls you Sis and-and-
! believed your initial represented Bal
bara. A blond Beryl may be my ide:
J on canvas. but the woman love an
would call wife has eyes like deel
!. dark wells. Don't draw away, dea
Miss cuyier Is only model to me
lie paused moment. as she did n,
speak. Perhaps there Is some on
else" he said sadly. Il dare not hor
! that you can care for me-
The hand on his arm frightened gel
fly. There Is no one else" she sal
, softly. none but you. IL you al
2 satisfied win never again complal
!. or envy my-future sister-her bea,
! ~"
:. "why should your cried he. pres
= Ing her TO his heart. Beauty OF sol
q shines from your every lincament. m
queen and wife. and-don't you kno
!. that you are true type Of dark beal
!. ~. anyway