The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-19

She Ape Man. realized the stern retribution which justice metes to the murderer She laid firm white hand upon Tarzan's wrist and looked up into his eyes.
 '.F'or my sake she said. The grasp upon Canler's throat re faxed.
 Tarzan looked into the face before him.
 ssDo you wish this to live?'' he asked in surprise. aI do not wish him to die at your hands, my friend,'' she replied. q do not wish you to become murderer" Tarzan removed his hand from Gam 1er's throat s5
 ssDo you release her from her prom ise?'' he asked. Tt is the pric& of your lffe''
 Canler. gasping for breath, nodded.
 twill you go away and never moIest her further?.
 Again the man nodded his head his face distorted by fear of the death that had been so close
 Tarzan released him, and Canler staggered toward the door. In another moment he was gone and the terror stricken preacher with him.
 Tarzan turned toward Jane Porter.
 May I speak with you for a moment alone27 he asked.
 The girl nodded and started toward the door leading toSthe narrow veranda of the little hotel. She passed out to await TarzanE and so did not hear the conversation which followed.
 4.Waity' cried Professor Porter as Tarzan was a bout to follow
 J1,.- dumb with surprise by the rapid deyel- opments of the past few minutes.
 Before we go further. sir, should Nike an explsnation of the events which have just transpired-
 By vseeat right, sir, did you interfere between my daughter and MT. Canler? I had promised him her hand. sir, and regardless of our personal likes or dis likes, sir, that promise must be kept,p @T interfered, Professor Porter re- piled Tarzan, because your daughter does not love MT. Canler. She Aoes not wish to marry him. That is enough for me to know.''
 ''You do not know what you have done,'' said Professor Porter Now he will doubtless refuse to marry her.
 ttHe most certainly wffl,'' said Tar gan emphatfcaIly.
 And further,n added Tarzan, you need not fear that your pride will suf- fer, Professor Porter, for you will be able to pay Canler what yVu owe him the moment you reach homes
 ''Tut, tut, sir!'' exclaimed Professor Porter. What do you mean ?''
 Your treasure has been found,'' said Tarzan.
 tFWhat-what is that you are say fngT" cried the professor. 'tYou are mad. It cannot be-"
 "It is, though. It was who stole it, not knowing either its value or to whom it belonged saw the sailors bury it. and apelilSe I had to- dig it up and bury it again elsewhere.
 ''When D'Arnot told me what it was and what it meant to you returned to the jungle and recovered it. It had caused so much crime and suffering and sorrow that D'Arnot thought it best not to attempt to bring the treas ure itself on here, as had been my in- tention, so 1 have brought letter of credit instead.
 3Here it is, Professor Porter" Tar gan drew an envelope from his pocket and handed it to the astonished pro- lessor. Two hundred and forty-one fS.
 ''To the already great burden of the obligations we owe you, sir said Pro lessor Porter with trembling voice. is now added this greatest of all services. You have given me the means to save my honor.''
 Clayton, who had left the room after Canler, now returned.
 Pardon me" he said ''I think we had better try to reach town before dark and take the first train out of this forest A native just rode by from the north. who reports that the fire is nov ing slowly in. this direction."
 This announcement broke up further conversation. and the entire party went out to the waiting machines.
 Clayton. with Jane Porter the pro lessor and Es1neraida. occuis.sd Clay toms car, while Tarzan took Mir. Phi lander with him.