The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-27

- the Ape Man.
regardless Of our personal likes or dis
likes, sir, that promise must be kept"
Il interfered, Professor Porter" re-
piled Tarzan. because your daughter
does 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. Nov he
will doubtless refuse to marry her."
He most certainly WILL" said Tar
zan emphatically.
And further" added Tarzan, you
need not fear that your pride will suf-
fer, Professor Porter, for you will be
able to pay Canler what you owe him
the moment you reach home"
Tut. tut, sir!' exclaimed Professor
Porter. What do you mean?"
"Your treasure has been soa15 .o;a
Tarzan. s"i"
"What-what is aon
lngT cried thenae you are say
Itap professor. you are
mad. le cannot be-
'It is, though. 1t was who stole it.
not knowing either its value or to
whom it belonged. saw the sailors
bury it. and apelike 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 have brought a letter Of
credit ins-ad.
HereH is. Professor Porter" Tar
san drew an envelope from his pocket
and handed it to the astonished pro-
lessor. 1.-TWO hundred and forty-one
thousand dollars"
mo the already great burden Of the
obligations we owe you, SIR" said Pro
lessor Porter with trembling voice, lis
now added this greatest of all services.
You have given me the means to save
my honor" -~s-
Clayton. who had left the room after
now returned.
Pardon me-" he said. II 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
fessor and Esmeralda. occupied Clay
IONS car, while Tarzan took Mr.. Phi
ander with him.
.Mr. Philander do you recall the de
Ills of the finding and burying OF
rec skeletons found in my cabin be
sae that african jungle?" asked Tar
livery distinctly. sir; very distinct
"a" replied Mr. Philander
Twas there anything peculiar abou
Inv of those skeletons? 1t means &
treat deal to me to know" said Tar
Ian. your answer may clear up
ESstery. 1t can do no worse, at any
II rate. than to leave 1t still mystery.
y have been entertaining a. theory con
corning those skeletons for the pas
two months, and 1 want you to answe
. nv question to the best Of your knowl
edse-Here the three skeletons you
buried all human skeletons?"
Mr.. Philander eyed Tarzan narrowly
mo" said he. "the smallest one. tn
one found in the crib, was the skeleton
of an anthropoid ape"
.'Thank you" said Tarzan.
In the car ahead Jane Porter wa
thinking fast and furiously. She hal
felt the purpose for which Tarzan ha'
asked a few words with her. and sh
knew that she must be prepared t
Give him an answer In the very nea
future.
He was not the sort Of person on
could put off, and somehow that yer
= made her wonder II she oil
not really fear him.
Could she love where she reared,
She realized the spell that had pee
mon her in the depths OF tnat faro
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