The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-09
.TANAR OF PELLUCIDAR
By EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS rAaz zST IS 4z e APES

they do not like each other?" in
sisted the girl.
Then they do not live together"
replied Tanar They separate and,
If they care to, they find other
mates"
THAT Is wicked" said Gura. we
would kill any Of our people who
did such thing"
TANAR shrugged and laughed.
L at least we are all q very
happy people" he said, which Is
more than you CAP say for your
selves"
The girl thought TOR some time.
Perhaps you are right" she said
presently. Nothing could be worse
than the life that We live. My
mother tells me that 1t was not thus
in her country, but now she IS as
bad as the rest"
your mother is not a Himean?"
asked Tanar
mo, she is from Arniocap My
father captured her there when she
was young"
That accounts for the differ
ence," unused Tanar.
What difference2" she asked.
II mean that you are not like the
others, Gura," he replied. "You
neither look like them nor act like
them-neither you nor your brother,
BalaL"
Our mother is an Amiocapian, ="
she replied. Perhaps we inherited
something from her"
do many Of your men take their
mates from AIniocap?" asked Tanar.
Many try to, but few succeed, for
as a rule they are driven away or
killed by the Arliocap warriors.
They have landing place upon the
coast of Arniocap in dark cave
beneath a high cliff and, Of ten
Himean warriors who land there.
scarce one returns"
For q few moments she was silent.
Il should like to go to Anliocsp,' -
she unused, presently.
"Why?" asked Tanar.
perhaps I should find there a
man with whom might be happy, %
she said.
Tanar shook his head sadly
That is impossible, Gura," he said
"Why?" she demanded.
IF you went to Amiocap, they
would kill you"
"Why?" she demanded again.
Because, although your mother
is an Arniocapian, your father is
not" explained Tanar.
~rTHAT is their law?" asked Gura,
L sadly.
eyes" replied lamar.
We'll" she said with q, sigh,
then 7 suppose 7 must remain
here and seek a mate whom 7 shall
learn to hate and bring children
into the world who will hate us
both"
1T is not a pleasant outlook"
SAID Tanar.
mo" she said, and then after a
pause, unless"
Unless what?" asked the Sarian.
Nothing" said Gura.
For a time they sat in silence,
each occupied with his own
thoughts, Tanar's being filled to the
exclusion Of all else by the face and
figure Of Stellara.
Presently the girl looked up at
him. What are you going to do
after you find Jude?" she asked.
II am going to kill him." replied
Tanar.
And then?" she queried.
r do not know" said the Sarian.
IF I find the one whom I believe to
be with Jude, we shall try to return
to Anliocap."
why DO you not remain here?"
asked Gura. IT wish that you
would"
Tanar shuddered. 'I would rather
die"
IT do not blame you much" said
the girl, "but believe there is way
in which you might be happy even
in HiIne."
"How?" asked Tanar.
Gura did not answer and he saw
the tears come to her eyes. Then she
arose hurriedly and entered the
cave.
TANAR thought that Scurv never
4 would be done with his sleep.
He wanted TO talk to him and ar
range for a guide to the village of
Jude, but it was Sloo who first
emerged from the cave.
She eyed him sullel1ly. '"You still
here?" she demanded.
II am waiting for Scurv to send g
guide to direct me to the village of
Jude" replied the Sarian. ct shall
not remain here an instant longer
than is necessary"
THAT will be too long" growled
Sloo, and turning on her heel she
re-entered the cave.
Presently Balal emerged.
when will Scurv send me on my
way?" demanded Tanar.
II do not know" replied the