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Tarzan on Mars
blood and transforms one into something almost mythical,
which makes him akin to nature and all that is in it—a sort of
animal Nirvana.
"It is true that Bwana is going to try to mind My Dear—".
This was Meriem's former name for her mother-in-law, Jane
Clayton, Lady Greystoke, and in view of her use of it at this
time, Gridley knew that she, too, had retrogressed in mood
to that of her husband and his father. "But have you considered
that he may also find only oblivion," she continued, "out
in the graveless emptiness which lies between two worlds?
Or even should he find her, will they both not be imprisoned
forever out there in the heavens on another planet which is
waning away to its own cold death? Where, again, will he
know aught of the green warmth of sunlit forests, of the
sweet sound of full rushing waters, or catch the subtle
effluvium of life in the very air around him, aware of the
youth and abundance of the young and vigorous planet which
bore him?"
Gridley gazed at Meriem in amazement and saw her face
glistening with tears. So intent had he been on what she was
saying that he had not noticed the approach of Tarzan and his
son. They rode their horses bareback, and each of them wore
only his riding breeches and boots, for they had apparently
intended to finish dressing while en route to camp. At sight
of the other two, they gave a shout of greeting and forced
their mounts into a wild, uphill gallop.
As they drew in alongside atop the ridge, Gridley could
not help gaping at their stupendous figures, the high-held
heads and full-muscled necks and arms and the massive
squares of their heroic chests. The thought had been only
haunting him until now, but at this moment he was so
poignantly aware of the significance of what this night must
bring forever between these two that he was, himself, on the
verge of tears.
"Getting worried, Jason?" asked Tarzan.
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