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? ? ? ? Nor did Canler appear to notice the oversight.

? ? ? ? "This is the Reverend Mr. Tousley, Jane," said Canler, turning to the clerical party behind him. "Mr. Tousley, Miss Porter."

? ? ? ? Mr. Tousley bowed and beamed.

? ? ? ? Canler introduced him to the others.

? ? ? ? "We can have the ceremony at once, Jane," said Canler. "Then you and I can catch the midnight train in town."

? ? ? ? Tarzan understood the plan instantly. He glanced out of half-closed eyes at Jane, but he did not move.

? ? ? ? The girl hesitated. The room was tense with the silence of taut nerves.

? ? ? ? All eyes turned toward Jane, awaiting her reply.

? ? ? ? "Can't we wait a few days?" she asked. "I am all unstrung. I have been through so much today."

? ? ? ? Canler felt the hostility that emanated from each member of the party. It made him angry.


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