Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-16
CHAPTER xviii
CONCLUSION.

CHAPTER xviii
CONCLUSION.
At the sight Of Jane Porter, cries Of re-
lief and delight broke from every lip
and as Tarzans car stopped beside the
other, Professor Porter caught his dauBh-
ter in his arms.
For A moment no one noticed Tarzan,
sitting silently in his seat.
Clayton was the first to remember, and
turning, held out his hand.
How can we ever thank your he eN-
! claimed You have saved us all.
you called me by name at the cot
tage, but do not seem to recall yours,
though there is something very familiar
about you.
"It Is as though 1 had known you we'll
under very different conditions long
time ago."
Tarzan smiled as he took the proffered
hand.
you are quite right. Monsieur Clay
ton" he said In French. You will par
| don me II do not speak to you in Eng
lish. / am just learning IT, and while |
understand il fairly well. speak 1t very
| poorly"
but who are you?" insisted Clayton.
| speaking in French this time himself
"Tarzan OF the Apes
| Clayton started back in surprise.
by Jove!" he exclaimed. 1T is true.
And Professor Porter and Mr.. Philander
pressed forward to add their thanks to
Clayton's. and to voice their surprise and
| pleasure at seeing their jungle friend 30
| far from his savage home.
The party now entered the modest little
hostelry, where Clayton soon made ar
rangements for their entertainment.
They were sitting in the little, stufty
parlor when the distant chugging of an
otttpFnpbIla rnluht their at
tention.
Mr.. Philander, who was sitting near the
window, looked out as the machine drew
in sight. finally stopping beside the other
cars
''Blcss mel" said Mr. Phflander. shade
of annoyance in his tone. 1T Is Mr..
Canler. l had hoped, er-I had thought
or--er-how very happy we should be that
he was not caught in the fire" he ended
"Tut-tut! Mr.. Philander," said Pro-
fessor Porter "Tut-tut! have often
admonished my pupils to count 10 before
speaking. Were 1 you, Mr.. Philander'
should count at least thousand and then
maintain a discreet silence"
Bless me, yes!" acqulesced Mr.. Phil
ander. But who is the clerical-appear-
ing gentleman with him?"
Jane Porter blanched.
Clayton moved uneasly in his chair
Professor Porter removed his spectacles
nervously, and breathed upon them, but
replaced them on his nose without wiping.
The ubiquitous Esmeralda grunted.
ONLY Tarzan did not comprehend
Presently Robert Canler burst into the
room.
"Thank Godw he cried. II feared the
worst, until / saw your car, Clayton. l
was cut off on the south road and mad 70
20 away back to town, and then strike
east to this road. 1 thought we'd never
reach the cottage"
No one seemed to enthuse much. Tar
zan eyed Robert Canler as Sabor eyes her
prey.
nervously,
sieur Tarzan, an old friend"
Canler turned and extended his hand.
Tarzan rose and bowed as only D'Arnot
could have taught gentleman TO DO IT,
but he did not seem TO see Gamers hahu'
Nor did Canler appear to notice the
oversight ..
said Canler, turning TO the clerical party
behind him. Mr.. Tousley Miss Porter.
The Rev Mr.. Tousley bowed and smiled.
Canler introduced him to the others
eve can have the ceremony at once
Jane" said Canler. ''Then you and can
catch the midnight train In town.
VaTLan ulluGIelpOu TIC fAHAA 'A'NNN7"'N-T
He glanced out of half-closed eyes AT
Jane Porter, but he did not move.
The girl hesitated. The room was tense
with the silence of taut nerves.
An eyes turned toward Jane Porter
awaiting her reply.
Cant we wait few dRys?" she asked
1T am all unstrung. have been through
canIer felt the hostility that smanated
from each member OF the party. It made
him angry
eve have waited as long as I intend
TO wait" no said roughly. you have
promised to marry me, 1 shall be played
with no longer, I have the license and
here Is the preacher. Come. Mr.. Tousleyi
come, Jane There arc witnesses a
plenty-more than enough" he added
with a disagreeabls infection, and TAX.
| ing Jane Porter by the arm, he started
| 70 lead her toward the waiting minister
But scarcely had he taken a single steI
| ere a heavy hand closed upon his arm
with a grip OF steel
Another hand shot 10 his throat, and
| IN a moment he was being shaken hiEt
above the foor as cat might shake
/ a mouse.
Jane Porter turned in hOrrihsd surprise
/ toward Tarzan.
And, as she looked into his face, she
saw the crimson band upon his fore
head LnAL bno Hhu seen AAAN eAAef AA2
/ IN Tar distant Africa. when Tarzan OF th'
| Apes had closed IN mortal combat with
/ the great anthropoid-rerkoz.
| She knew that murder lay In tha
| savage heart and with a little cry o.
horror she sprang forward TO plead with
/ the ape-man. But hei' fears we're mori
/ for Tarzan than for Canler. She reaiizet
/ the stern retribution which justice metei
/ 70 the murderer.
/ Before she could reach them. however
/ Clayton had Jumped to Tarzan's side ant
/ attempted 70 drag canler from mis- grasp
| With a single sweep OF one mighty
arm the Englishman was hurled aeroe
/ the room, ana then Jane Porter laid
/ Arm white hand upon Tarzan's wrist
/ and looked up into his eyes.
| For my sake" she said.
/ The grasp upon Gamers throat relaxed
/ Tarzan looked down into the beautifu
! face before him.
"Do, you Wlsh this 70 liver" he askes
| IN surprise,
II do not wish him 70 die at your hands
my friend" she replied. Il do not Hisi
/ you 10 become a murderer.
Tarzan removed his hand from canler'
I throat
do you release her from hsF promise T
he asked. slt Is the price q your NE,
J canlsr sasplnz foF breath. noaaeas