Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-31

to the cabin floor 1t was Tarzan.
With a cry of anguish D'Arnot
sprang to the ape mans side and,
kneeling, lifted the black head In his
arms, calling Tarzan's name aloud.
There was no response, and then
DArnot placed his ear above the
mans heart. To his joy he heard its
steady beating beneath.
The bullet had struck a glancing
blow upon the skull. There was an
ugly flesh wound, but no signs OF
fracture Of the skull beneath.
DArnot breathed a sigh Of relief
and went about bathing the blood from
TarZan's face.
Soon the cool water revived him, and
presently he opened his eyes to look
in questioning surprise at DArnot.
The latter had bound the wound
with pieces Of cloth, and as he saw
that Tarzan had regained conscious
ness he rose and, going to the table,
wrote a message, which he handed to
the ape man, explaining the terrible
mistake he had made and how thank
full he was that the wound was not
more serious. Then he handed TarZan
the two messages that had been left
for him.
Tarzan read the first one through
with look Of sorrow on his face. The
second one he turned over and over,
searching for an opening. He had new
er seen a sealed envelope before. At
length he handed it to DArnot. The
latter opened it and handed the letter
back to Tarzan.
Sitting on q camp stool, the ape man
spread the written sheet before him
and read:
To Tarzan Of the Apes:
Before I leave let me add my thanks
to those Of Mr.. Clayton for the kind
ness you have shown in permitting US
the use Of your cabin.
That YOU never came to make friends
with US has been a great regret to
us. We should have liked so much to
see and thank our host.
There is another / should like to
thank also, but he did not come back.
though I cannot believe that he Is
dead.
l do not know his name. He Is a
great white giant who wore the dia-
mond locket upon his breast.
II you know him and can speak his
language, carry my thanks to him and
tell him that l waited seven days Tor
him to return.
Tell him also that in my home in
America, in the city of Baltimore,
there will always be a welcome for him
II he cares to come.
found a note you wrote me lying
among the leaves beneath tree near
the cabin. l do not know how you
learned to love me who have never
spoken to me, and / am very sorry If
il is true, for have already given my
But / know that am always your
friend. Jane Porter.
Tarzan sat with gaze upon the floor
for nearly an hour. 1t was evident to
him from the notes that they did not
know that he and Tarzan Of the apes
were one and the same.
Il have given my heart to another"
he repeated over and over again to
himself.
For a week they did little but rest.
Meanwhile D'Arnot coached Tarzan In
French. At the end Of that time the
two men could converse quite easily
One night as they were sitting with
in the cabin before retiring, Tarzan
turned to D'Arnot.
Where is America" he said.
ha h
west.
Many thousands Of miles across the
ocean," he replied. "Why?"
Il am going there"
DArnot shook his heed.
1T is impossible, my friend" he said.
Tarzan thought for long time.
DO any white men live in Africa"
he asked.
Yes"
I'VE shall go there tomorrow" an
nounced TarZan.
Again D'Arnot smiled and shook his
head.
1T is too far. We should die long
before we reached them"
do you wish to stay here, then, for
ever?" asked Tarzan.
No." said D'Arnot.
Then we shall start tomorrow. l do
not like it here longer. I should rather
die than remain here"
We'll" answered D'Arnot, with a
shrug. Il do not know, my friend, but
that l also would rather die than re-
main here. If you go l shall go with
you"
1T is settled then," said Tarzan. Il
shall start for America tomorrow"
How will you get to America with
out money!" asked D'Arnot.
What is money!" inquired Tarzan.
- 1t took a long time to make him un-
derstand.
How do men get money!" he asked
at last.
They work for it,
Very WELL I will work for it,"
No, my friend" returned DArnot,
you need not worry about money,
nor need you work for it. have
enough LOT TWO, eHOuSH lOI lWehls
much more than is good for one man,
and you shall have all you need If
ever we reach civilization.
So on the following day they start
ed north along the shore. Each man
carried a carbine and ammunition, be-
sides bedding and some food and cook
ing utensils.
The latter seemed to Tarazn most
useless circumference so he threw his
away.
But you must learn to eat cooked
food, my friend" demonstrated D'Ar-
not. NO civilized men eat raw
flesh
There will be time enough when
reach civilization" said Tarzan. Il
do not like the things, and they only
spoil the taste of good meat"
For days they travelled north, some
times finding food in plenty and again
going hungry for days.
They saw no signs of natives. nor