Planet of the Apes 02 - Escape to Tomorrow by George Alec Effinger

Author:George Alec Effinger
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Award Books
Published: 1975-01-12T08:00:00+00:00

A few days later, after Virdon had been nursed back to an ambulatory condition, able to travel without making a dangerous situation for his companions, the three friends made plans to strike out across the country again, heading possibly for the ocean, where the cool, clean air would be a welcome change from the loud and bustling atmosphere of the city. The stitches had been removed from Virdon’s back, and he was only slightly weaker than normal. Dr. Kira announced that he was well enough to leave.

That afternoon saw Burke, Virdon, Galen, Travin, and the latter’s daughter walking slowly along a mountain path, some distance from the hospital compound. They stopped and Travin pointed. “This path will take you over the mountains,” he said.

“I still think you’d be safer coming with us,” said Burke.

“No,” said Travin thoughtfully. “My people need me. You’ve shown me the truth. Now I must share it with them.”

“You will be in danger,” said Virdon.

Travin laughed softly. “The police won’t be back for a long while. When they do come, Dr. Leander and Dr. Kira will protect us, thanks to you.”

“I’m the one who has to say thanks,” said Virdon.

“Not to me,” said Travin, sadly. “In my ignorance and cowardice, I almost killed you. My daughter was wiser and braver than any of us.”

Virdon turned to the girl. “I shouldn’t leave without knowing the name of the girl who saved my life,” he said.

The girl hesitated, looking at her father. Travin nodded. The girl smiled. “It’s just an ordinary name around here,” she said. “Prunella Alexandrina.”

Virdon’s eyebrows raised a bit. “Now that was worth waiting for!” he said. Burke, Galen, and Travin laughed, and the girl only looked puzzled. Then she, too, laughed.

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