The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-07-02

jerome desired. IL Woulu uoI
do to risk Linda's safety in the
custody Of men like these. He
was fairly certain that they
were outlaws Of some sort, and
he had already seen how they
were staring at her.
He said to the captain: I'VE
must stay here until the owner
comes"
But why?"
Because we are held pris-
oners by these huge beasts. AS
long as we keep close to the
house they do not try to harm
us. But if we try to leave the
place they would tear all Of
us to pieces"
The man swore, but half
heartedly. THAT is nonsense,
and how then am I to get
the reward offered for finding
your"
II will give you a note to the
senior, who offered the reward,
to say that you have found
US here"
THAT would not be enough.
You must come with us. I, Ell
Captain Moriarty, am not
afraid Of anything-men or
devils"
Excited Beasts
His unconvincing bluster was
cut short by the cry of the Rack
eteer, lurking somewhere close
in the edge of the jungle.
Though by this time accustomed
to it, even Jerome felt a shiver
run down his spine. But he was
quick to profit by the timely di-
version.
There, you see? I am telling
the truth. These devils under
stand Christian speech. There
are half a dozen of them watch
ing and listening. You had bet
ter so yourselves before it is
dark"
One Of the younger men was
shivering. He said: 1.-THE senior
is right, Captain. :"
Silence. Take the senorita,
two Of you. Ramon, have your
carbine ready. If you see any,
thing, then shoot. Me- don't
believe in all this. -"
From close on the edge Of the
clearing there came the tremen-
dous humping Of Papa Gorilla
beating his enormous chest. His
below followed it. The gorillas
were growing more excited. Per.
hapS their instincts responded
to the hostile atmosphere and
tones Of argument that was
growing tense and angry. Jerome
had a sudden inspiration. He
said over his shoulder to Linda,
who was standing beside the
door:
Throw those halves Of the
Forbidden Fruit over toward
where Old Man Gorilla's work
ing his mad up. That may
start something"
But. Jerry. it may drive
them wild. -"
DO as I say. Things can't
be much worse"
She slipped inside. The Cap
tain asked: what did you tell
her to do?"
"To get some Of their favor
lite fruit for the beasts. Per-
haps it will quiet them"
'This is all madness" he
Stormed, and let out a stream
Of curses. Tell her to come
along. and you come without
any more talk"
His last words were drowned
by q roaring from both sides Of
the clearing, and the shriller
cries Of the young gorillas who
were frightened by the unusual
excitement of their mother. It
was a terrible medley. Jerome
feared that he might be in
danger Of over-playing his hand.
The great apes were plainly
working themselves into a
frenzy.
II have never seen any
thing like this. No more have
you, or anybody else. The
magician who owns this island
has traded his soul to the devil
for the secret of how to
grow it."
This bold statement brought a
groan from one Of the younger
men. "Por DioS. That is why
the place is full Of monSters!"
The Attack
But the captain was made of
tougher fiber. Devils or no
devils, I'm going to earn my re.
ward" He strobe across the
porch toward Linda. Not know.
ing much Spanish she had failed
to catch the meaning Of what
had been said. Seeing that the
men intended Seizing her, she
rushed from the porch and out
into the open space, still hold
ing the fruit. The captain hest
tated but a second, then sped
after her and caught her by the
shoulder. Linda threw the two
halves Of the forbidden fruit
ahead Of her. They rolled to
the jungle's edge. The captain
started toward the dam, drag
ging Linda along. She screamed,
than &ruisAnd about and Str,nck