The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-10-10

taken Ills precautions DeTofe bringing
prisoner to the house. At g o'clock
the man Thomas came In. One look
at him was sufficient to prove that he
WAS loyal TO his master. He had
frank and honest face but he also had
a keen eye and was stoutly built. He
brought bread and water He was re-
spectful in his demeanor.
SORRY for your poor fare. your hon
or" he observed. but IL only depends
on YOU To get better. The evening pa
pers may help you on a bit. I'll bring
In the mattress later. Also II candle"
a faithful servant is jewel of rare
value" replied the captive rs he ate
and drank and seemed very much Mt
home
Later on the mattress and light
We're brought in. but not another word
was spoken. The Hon. Charles was
not Il man who jumped at conclu-
sions. That 5000 could be paid with
out feeling the loss, but he wanted to
think things over n bit Was he worth
the ransom money to himself or the
public? Was the American prepared
to proceed TO extremites in case he
did not get his money The Hon.
Charles held that the London detective
was the Sharpcst man ON earth. The
great nun would be missed and hue
and cry raised. Would the sleuths
strike the trail and follow IT up?
The room was rather warm that
night. it being summer, but the cap
tive managed to put In II very comfort
able night He was up and ready to
bow to Thomas when the bread and
water and morning papers We're
brought in, and he was In fairly good
spirits at the end of the third day,
when the explorer called for his an
swer II was not ready for him. ON
the contrary, the captive pleasantly
observed:
you see. my dear sir this expert
ence is So unusual with me that must
have II little more time to think it over.
At the end of another three days
shall doubtless be prepared to give You
II definite answer"
He MAS told that the thee days
would add 600 TO his ransom, hut
there WAS no argument over that. Ills
captor retired, the same food and old
mattress were brought in and as the
evening grew old the prisoner stretch
ed out for rest. lie was falling
asleep when he heard the skylight soft
ly raised Then he caught sight OF II
head and heard Il voice asking
rs there anybody down there"
"Only me" answered the honorable
us he realized that the voice belonged
to Young girl
Are You rich er poor, old or youngf'
Il am fairly rich, and ! am n man
seventy years cid"
THAT won't do" said the girl. IL
am an orphan, living with my aunt
In this row, ten doors below. If am
to rescue anybody, he must be young
and rich aud ready to marry me. the
same a it is IN the books I'm sorry
for you, but must say good night"
but hold ON minute" called the
captive. Il cant turn myself into ii
young man, but | can give some nice
| young man money to marry you on.
/ mt VIII amount To the Sdlile lllluS,
won't ~"
"Why. yes; suppose SO. WIN you
give l5f"
YES Il hundred"
The girl ran away without another
word. but fifteen minutes later she
dropped rope down the opening with
one end made fast to chimney, and
the captive soon stood beside her. lie
found her II girl Of only thirteen. but
he lowered her literally. He did not
30 to the police, but straight home.
lie did not seek the arrest of the ex-
plorer. but wrote him polite note to
say that, owing to unforeseen circum-
stances, it would be impossible to
make any further appointments with
him regarding the Nile relies.