The Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May) 1881-1939 creator Keller, Arthur Ignatius 1866-1924 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Safety Curtain and Other Stories" by Ethel M. Dell is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book notably begins with a dramatic tale involving a fire during a performance, ultimately centering around the rescue of a dancer known as the Dragon-Fly by a determined man named Merryon, a major in the Indian Army. This initial story unfolds with themes of courage and desperation, laying the groundwork for explorations of human emotions and relationships. The opening of the collection features a suspense-filled scene where the audience is captivated by an enchanting dancer just before chaos erupts due to a fire. The figure of Merryon emerges as a heroic character when he leaps into action to save the Dragon-Fly, showcasing his iron resolve. Their intense interaction during this crisis reveals layers of vulnerability, fear, and determination as they both confront the immediate life-threatening situation and their own emotional struggles. As the narrative progresses, it hints at deeper themes regarding life, suffering, and the ties that bind individuals together amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The safety curtain -- The experiment -- Those who wait -- The eleventh hour -- The place of honour. Release date is 2005-09-04 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16651 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16651 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133405.0 16651