Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 1934 — Page 13

MAY 12, 1934

The Amateur Gentleman ======>By Jeffrey Farnol= —

SYNOPSIS B*rnba* Barty. son of th* one-time f-imp’on prUe flehtfr of Ene.ana. in--5 **:• th film of seven hundred thou* ? r.d pound? from hi? father's brother. Oid John Barfv is amared by his handsome son s good fortune and muses oe- * Ideredlr of Barnabas' determination r-o* to he come a fighter . Barnabas a book-lover like his mother. | whom he never tells his father he is ffoinr *o London to b€Com* a j man O.d John Bartv rises to his feet, j pjeels off his coat, and te. s h.s son he will have to teach him a v,.Barnabas his ifson* i rom i.s and Nattv another one- .me champ on not in -.am. knocks h*. father down in a sporting boxing match Otd John Ra--v takes his defeat manfully, shakes hands v 'h hts son snd wishes him farewtii Barnabss leaves for London. Now 80 on INSTALLMENT FOUR THE Chapman cast a shrewa glance up at, the tall youthful figure, at the earnest young face, a? the depp and solemn eyes, and coughed behind his hand. “Wall, young sir.” said he, gazing thoughtfully up at the blue skv “since you are you, an’ nobody else —an’ ax me on so lair a morning, wi’ the song o' birds filling the air—well charge you only—well _sav ten shillings, say eight, say seven-say-six—say five—theer. make it five shillings, an’ dirt-cheap at the price, too.” Barnabas hesitated, and the Chapman was about to comp down a shilling or two more when Barnabas spoke. ■ Then you’re not thinking of learning to become a gentleman yourself?” O Lord love you—no!’ Then I II buy it.” said Barnabas, and forthwith handed over the five shillings. “Good morning, young sir, and remember now. if you should ever feel like being a gentleman—it’s quite easy—all as you’ve got to do is to read the instructions in that theer priceless wollum —mark ’em —learn ’em. and inwardly rii-gest ’em, and you’ll be a gentleman afore you know it." Now hereupon Barnabas smiled, a very pleasant smile and radiant with youth, whereat the Chapmans pinched features softened for pure good fellowship, and for the moment he almost wished he had charged less for the “priceless wolPum,” as. so smiling. Barnabas turned and strode awaflk London-wards. Now in a while Barnatyis came to where was a stile with a path beyond—a narrow path that led up over a hill until it last itself in a wood that crowned the ascent; a wood where were shady dells full of a quivering green twilight; where broad glades led away beneath leafy arches, and where a stream ran gurgling in the shade of orlcrs and willows; a wood that Barnabas had known from boyhood. Therefore, setting his hand upon the stile, he vaulted lightly over, minded to go through the wood and join the high road further on. This he did by purest chance, and all unthinking followed the winding rath. a a a NOW had Barnabas gone on by the road how different this history might have been, and how vastly different his career! But, as it happened, moved by Chance, or Fate, or Destiny, or what you will, Barnabas vaulted over the stile and strode on up the winding path, whistling as he went, and, whistling, piunged into the green twilight of the wood, and, whistling still, swung suddenly into a broad and grassy glade splashed green and goid with sunlight, and then stopped all at once and stood there silent, dumb, the vpry breath in check between his lips. She lay upon her side—full length upon the sward, and her tumbled hair made a glory in the grass, a golden mane. Beneath this silken curtain the sad dark brows that frowned a little—a vivid mouth, and lashes thick and dark like her eyebrows. that curled upon the pallor of her cheek. Motionless stood Barnabas, with eves that wandered from the small polished riding-boot, with its deli-

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cately spurred heel, jto follow the gracious line that swelled voluptuously from knee to rounded hip. that sank in sweetly to a slender waist, yet rase again to the rounded beauty of her bosom. So Barnabas stood and looked and looked, and looking sighed, and stole a step near and stopped again, for behold the leafy screen was parted suddenly, and Barnabas beheld two boots—large boots that were but of exquisite shape—boots that strode strongly and planted themselves masterfully; Hessian boots, elegant, glossy and betasseled. ana GLANCING higher, he observed a coat of a bottle-green, highcollared. close fitting and silverbuttoned; a coat that served but to make more apparent the broad chest, powerful shoulders and lithe waist of its wearer. Indeed, a truly marvelous coat fat least, so thought Barnabas), and in that moment, he, for the first time, became aware how clumsy and illcontrived were his own garments; he understood now what Natty Bell had meant when he had said they were not polite enough; and as for his boots—blunt of toe, thick-soled and ponderous—he positively blushed for them. Here, it occurred to him that the wearer of the coat possessed a face, and he looked aL it accord- | inglv. It was a handsome face he saw r , dark of eye, square-chinned and full-lipped. Just now the eyes were lowered, for their possessor stood apparently lost in leisurely contemplation of her who lay outstretched between them; and as his gaze wandered to and fro over her defenseless beauty, a glow dawned in the eyes, and the full lips parted in a slow smile, whereat Barnabas frowned darkly, and his cheeks grew hot because of her too betraying habit. “Sir!” said he. between snapping teeth. Then, very slowly and unwillingly, the gentleman raised his eyes and stared across at him. “And pray,” said he carelessly, •pray who might you be?” At his tone Barnabas grew' more angry and therefore more polite. “Sir, that—permit me to say—does not concern you.” “Not in the least,” the other retorted, “and I bid you good day; you can go, my man, I am acquainted w r it this lady; she is quite safe in my care.” “That, sir. I numbly beg leave to doubt.” said Barnabas, his politeness growing. “Why—you impudent scoundrel!” Barnabas smiled. “Come, take yourself off!" said the gentleman, frowming. “I’ll take care of this lady.” “Pardon me! but I think not." (To Be Continued) Questions and Answers Q—How many consular representatives has the United States at Warsaw, Poland? A—One consul-general and two consuls. Q—How' many days were the banks closed during the banking holiday declared by President Roosevelt on March 9, 1933? A—Those licensed reopened on March 13. 14 and 15. Q —Which railroad company operates the “Twentieth Century Limited”? A—The New' York Central Lines. It is a fast train between New York and Chicago. Q—ls the Chief Justice of the United States a Roman Catholic? A—Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes is a Baptist.

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TARZAN THE INVINCIBLE

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The next day, when Zora awoke, Tarzan had replenished the fire and was sitting before it grilling small fragments of meat. Beside him were some fruits, which he must have gathered since he had awakened. How much like a lion he was, in his strength and dignity!

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He arose finally, and voiced a long, low call. Then, after first feedihg her, he squatted upon his haunches and devoured his own food. He ate the flesh raw, but slowly and with the same quiet dignity that marked his every act.

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Again she tried to talk to him, but he made no reply. She could not know that she was addressing an English lord who understood every word she uttered, but who, for reasons of his own, preferred to remain a dumb brute to this woman whom he regarded as an enemy.

—By Edgar Kice Burroughs

A crashing in the jungle announced the return of Tantor. The girl realized that the great brut® had come in response to the man’s call, and marveled. As the days passed Zora’s only apprehension was for the safety of Wayne Colt. Nor waa her apprehension groundless.

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