Jane was determined to carve out a life for a herself, a life that did not revolve around Tarzan. He had made her angry, dreadfully so. But, she couldn't let that determine her mood. So, she decided to get dressed up and visit the local colony.
"I am sure if I ask nicely, daddy, that they will give us some tea, and maybe even some sugar." She told Archimedes and he all but jumped for joy at the idea of tea.

Jane walked through the jungle, holding onto her skirts with one hand and trying to keep her hat on with the other. She felt like she looked a mess. But, she had decided to go and she would not wait for the day when the jungle decided to let up its heat, because she knew that day wasn't going to come.

She walked almost an hour, before she saw the sign of civilisation. They had built small houses and Jane was impressed by how evolved the town seemed. There were the beginnings of roads, and the trees had all been cut away, leaving Jane in awe of being able to look up and see the sky.

She walked around and saw other women like her, holding onto hats, sweating their rouge off and she was glad that she was not the only one. She approached a lady, who was sitting in a chair, fanning herself, outside of her home. She was young, and very pretty.
"Hello, I am Jane Porter. My Father and I live in a small colony in the jungle." She pointed in the general direction as to where she lived.
"Oh my, we didn't know that anyone was living in the jungle!" She gasped and Jane chuckled, nodding her head.
"Yes, it is an experience." She told her and the girl ushered her into her home.
"My name is Ann. It is lovely to meet you, Miss Porter."

Jane was shocked at the level of hospitality that she was receiving. Ann fetched her a fresh mug of tea and a scone, with some cream and jam. She thanked her and then they sat and discussed how they had come to be in Africa.
"It was my brother really. John has come to study the plants out here, for medicine. And it is just me and him now, so he brought me along. It really isn't that bad, if you fan yourself enough, and have enough books to entertain." She smiled and Jane nodded.
"I have been in the jungle one time before, to study the apes." Ann gasped and Jane smiled.
"I returned to my old life, and I couldn't do it. The stiff ladies who thought marriage was the only thing important in life, it drove me mad! So, we came back and I will spend my life here now, studying the creatures that live in the jungle." She told her and Ann was amazed by Jane. She was such a strong woman, she wondered how she did it.

Jane looked to the door when she heard someone enter.
"Oh you will love John! He is just like you, a scientist, explorer, whatever you call it." She smiled and Jane felt herself gasp a little when she saw John. He was tall and handsome, with caramel coloured hair, that flowed away from his face and very pretty hazel eyes.
"John, come and meet Jane. She is a scientist who lives in the jungle!" Jane watched as John's eyes widened a little and then he sat down in front of her and shook her hand.
"Jane Porter." She introduced herself.
"John Cavaner." He replied and they both smiled. Ann watched on, very happy indeed.
"Your sister tells me that you are studying plants." Jane told him and John nodded.
"Oh yes, I think that almost every secret to medicine can be found in these jungles." He told her and Jane thought he was quite right.
"I am studying the animals of the region. They are quite fascinating." She told him and he asked her many questions about the apes and the birds and she answered willingly.

When it came time to leave, John told Ann to go and fetch their new friend some provisions, and Jane thanked him most graciously.
"It must be hard, out there in the thick of it. You must visit us more often." He told her and Jane was unsure how she could say no.
"Yes, of course, thank you!"

Jane thought about John on the walk back. She wondered how she had managed to be so distracted by him. Maybe it was that he was the male version of her, as an explorer. Maybe it was the fact that he was dashingly handsome and kind. But something about him lodged himself into her brain and she couldn't quite forget about him.

Archimedes was shocked when he saw his daughter waltzing back, with a basket of treats and a dreamy look on her face.
"I daresay you had a good time." He chuckled and she laughed.
"Oh daddy, it was wonderful!" Jane cried out as she sat down and began to show him the gifts her new friends had given her.

It did not take long for the conversation to move to Mr Cavaner.
"He is quite the gentleman, Father. But he is here studying plants! How wonderful is that?!" She giggled and Archimedes could see the blush in his daughter's cheeks.
"I would hazard a guess that he has made an impression on you, Jane." Archimedes noted and Jane blushed deeper. Archimedes was happy for his daughter, if not a little worried what was going to happen once Tarzan found out.

John hadn't been able to stop thinking about Jane. He thought that he had been brave, moving to the colony. But moving to the jungle, twice! Well, that took more courage than he could imagine. He decided that he would go to see her. He picked her the prettiest flowers he could find and went off in search of Jane.

Terk had seen only a handful of human men in her life. But this one, even she could admit was a looker. She watched as he ran a hand through his hair, clutching onto a bouquet of flowers.
"Tarzan, you're going to want to see this." Terk called out. As the leader of the pack, Tarzan needed to know when unknown creatures entered his territory.

Tarzan felt the breath leave his lungs as he saw the man. He knew that he was going to see Jane, flowers in hand. He should have confronted him. But he was embarrassed, in his loin cloth. He felt like this man would take one look at him and burst into laughter.
"I shall follow the threat." He told Terk and she rolled her eyes.
"Yeah, I bet you will."

Jane could not believe it, when John found her at the watering hole.
"Miss Porter!" He called out and she turned, almost dropping her tankard.
"Mr Cavaner, what a pleasure!" She waved, before walking over to him.

They walked back to the house together.
"I am sorry that I am not quite as well dressed as the last time we saw one another, Mr Cavaner." Jane looked down at her loose shirt and skirt.
"No, Miss Porter. Do not apologise. I felt rather sorry for you, in your big hat, the last time I saw you." He told her and she blushed.
"My Father and I live down here." She pointed as she led him down the path.

Jane could feel herself blushing. She had forgotten how handsome John was. He was more tanned this time, and his hair more golden. She could not wait for her Father to meet him.

Tarzan watched as the man and Jane walked along. He was everything that Tarzan had wanted to be for Jane. He wanted to be dressed nicely, and walk on two legs, and bring her flowers. But that was not who he was.

He felt his heart break as this man and Archimedes began speaking about science, and Jane's Father led him off, Jane watching on in awe of him. He sighed, shook his head, wishing he had not been so hasty with his anger. Because he had driven her away, and into the arms of another man.

Terk asked him what was wrong when he returned.
"He is the one who should be with her." He told her and she sighed.
"So, you've given up?" She asked and Tarzan sat and pondered. What other choice did he have? What else could he do? He had made a series of mistakes and they had led him to this point. But, before he could admit defeat, he found something else within the pack to occupy his time with.