The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1914-06-18

She sprans Forward to Plead With
the 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.
"For my sake" she said.
The grasp upon Canler's throat re-
Taxed.
Tarzan looked into the face before
him.
do you wish this to live?" he asked
in surprise.
81 do not wish him to die at your
hands my friend" she replied. Il do
not wish you TO become murderer"
Tarzan removed his hand from Can
ler's throat.
do you release her from her prom
ise?' he asked 1T is the price of your
life"
Canler gasping for breath nodded
"Will you 80 away ana never mnlcst
her further"
Again the man nodded his head his
face distorted by Gear Of tar Gcath
that had been 80 close
TarZan released him. ana Canlrr
staggered toward the door. I'm another
moment he was gone and the terror
stricken preacher with him.
Tarzan turned toward Jane Porter
May | speak with you for moment
alOne?" he asked
The girl nodded and started toward
the door leading to the narrow veranda
of the little hotel She passed out to
await Tarzan and so did not hear the
conversation which followed
"Waitr' cried Professor Porter MS
Tnrzan was about to follow.
The professor had been stricken
dumb with surprise by the rapid devel-
opments OF the past few minutes
Before we 30 further. sir. should
Ike an explanation Of the events Which
have just TRANSFERRED
by what right. sir. did YOU interfere
between my daughter ana Mr. Canler?
had promised him her hand sir. and
regardless of our personal likes or dis
likes. sir, that promise must be kept"
81 inteTered, Professor Porter" re-
Piled Tarzan. because your daughter
docs not love Mr.. Canler. she does 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
VIII doubtless refuse to marry her"
He most certainly WILL" said Tar
IAN emphatically.
And further" added Turzan. You
need not fear that your pride will suf-
fer. Professor Porter, for you will be
able to pay Caner what you owe him
the moment YOU reach home"
Tut. tut, SIR exclaimed Professor
Porter. What do you meanY"
Your treasure has been found" said
TaIzan
"What-what is that you are say
ingY' cried the professor. "You are
mad. II cannot be-"
1T Is though It was I who stole il
not knowing either its value or To
whom it belonged. 1 saw the sailors
bury It, and apelike had to dig IT up
and bury il again elsewhere
when D'Aruot told me what IL was
and what 1t meant to you I returned TO
the jungle and recovered IT, 1t had
caused so much crime and suffering
ana sorrow that D'Arnot thought Il
best not to attempt to bring the treas-
ure itself on here. as had been my in
tention. SO have brought letter Of
credit instead
Here 1t Is, Professor Porter" Tar
Fan drew an envelope from bis pocket
ana handed It TO the astonished pro.
lessor Two hundred and fortv-one
thousand dollars"
TO the already great burden OF the
obligations VIC 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
Canicr, now returned
Pardon me-" hc said 'I fbint ,yo
had better try to reach town before
dark ana take the FIRST train out Of fbls
forest a native Just rode by from tho
north, who reports that the fire is NOV.
ing slowly i'm this direction"
RMS announcement broke up further
and the entire party went
out to the waiting machines
clayton with Jane Porter. the pro.
tessor and Esmeralda. occupied CLAY.
toms car while Tazan took Mr. mi.
lander with him
Mr. Phiander. do you recall the dc
taiis OF Che finding and burylng Of
a..
three skeletons found in my cabin be.
side that African jungle?" asked Tar.
zan.
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