Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-20

With spring the hugo anthropoid
leaped from the stage to tho boys side.
But If the trainer had looked for n
laughable scene of fright no was mis-
taken. y broad smile lighted tho boys
features rs he laid his hand upon tho
shaggy arm Of his visitor. The ape.
grasping the boy by either shoulder.
pcered long and earnestly into his face.
while the latter stroked his head and
talked to him in II low voice.
Never had Ajax devoted so long n
time to an examination of another as
he did In this instance. He seemed
troubled and not little excited, lab
boring ana mumblng to the boy and
now carcssing him rs the trainer had
never seen him carcss human being
before. Presently he clambcrcd over
| into the box with him and snuggled
, down close to the boys side.
The audience was delighted. but they
were still more delighted when tho
| trainer, the period OF his net having
elapsed. attempted TO persuade Ajax
10 leave the box. The ape would not
bulge.
The manager, becoming excited ut
the delay, urged the trainer to rreater
haste, but when the latter entered tho
box to drag away the reluctant Ajax
he was met by barred fangs and mcn-
, acing growls.
Inc audience was dclirious with low.
Ihey chcercd the ape. They cheercd
the boy, and they hootcd and iccrcd Mt
the trainer and tho manager. which
| luckless individual had inadvertently
| shown himself and attempted to assist
the trainer.
FINALLY. reduced to desperation and
| realizing that this show of mutiny
upon tho part of his valuable posses.
| sion might render the animal worthless
TOT exhibition purposes In the future IL |
not Immediately subducd, the trainer
hastencd to his dressing room and pro-
cured heavy whip.
With this lie now returned to the box
but when he had threatened Ajax with
1t but once he found himself facing
TWO 1nfuriatcd enemies instead OF one,
for the boy lcnDed to his feet and, seiZ-
Ing chair. stood ready Mt the apes !
side to defend his new found friend.
There was no longer II smile upon his |
handsome face. In his gray eyes was
| an expression which gave the trainer |
|
anthropoid growing and ready.
What might have happened but for |
timely interruption may only be sur |
missed, but that the trainer would have |
received severe mauling If nothing |
more was clearly indicated by the atti- |
tudes OF the two who faced him.
1t was pale faced house man who |
rushed into the Grcystoke library to |
announce thnt he had found Jacks |
door locked and had been able to OBJ
tain no response to his repeated knock
ing other than strange tapping and |
tho sound OF what might have been n |
body moving about upon the floor
-Four steps Mt n time John Clayton
took the stairs that led to tho floor
above. Ills wife and the servant hur-
ried aft~r him. ..,
~ H"' his CONS nnmn In
NJ ing no reply, he |
Aaun.n-,. .,is great weight, backed by
oil the undiminishcd power Of his
giant muscles. against the heavy door.
With swapping of iron hinges and q
splintcring Of wood the obstacle burst |
inward.
At its foot lay the body of tho un-
conscious Mr.. Moore, across whom 1t
fell with a rcsounding thud. Through
the opening lcapcd Tnrzan, and mo-
ment later the room was flooded with
light from half dozen electric bulbs.
1t was several minutes before the
tutor was discovered, so completely had
the door covered him, but finally he
was dragged forth, his gag and bonds
cut away and Il liberal application of
cold water fastened his recovery.
"Where is Jack?" was John Clayton's
first question, and then, "Who did
this?"
Slowly Mr.. Moore staggered to his
feet. His gaze wandered about the
room. Gradually he collected his scat
tered wits. The details of his recent
narrowing experience returned to him.
II tender my resignation, sir, to take
effect ut once" were his first words.
"You do not need tutor for your son
what he needs Is Il wild animal train
err"
"But where is hc?" cried Lady Grey
stoke.
Tie has gone to sec Ajax" I
1T was with difficulty that TarZan re-
strained smile, and after satisfying
himself that the tutor was more scared
than injured. he ordered his closed car
around and departed IN the direction Of |
a certain well known music hall.
TO BE CONTINUED. |
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