The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03

Jenkinsoa. written a letter TO Sir Wil-
liam Thornhiil exposing his nephew's
perfdy and asking relief from his
machinauons- ne had also upon the
same advice ana moved by the dis
fress OF his family. written q letter 10
young Thorphin asking mercy. But
10 the first letter there nad been 10
reply and 10 the second the squire had
returned a verbal answer that the time
for a compromise had passed As he
poor man resigned himself 10 death
his son AlOsCs came running In with
the news that Sophia had been found
and Was DelOw even then. coming up
with Mr.. Burchel. She had. indeed.
been rescued by Mr. Eurchei, who hap
pened TO be passing along the road
and had caught glimp1e Of her As
she cried FOR help out OF the coach
window. For Sophia vas a muscular
anu determined young woman, and
her captOr had been unable 20 ailence
her Ouicries. Mr.. BSrches had knocked
the position from his horse with
stout stick whics he carried and the
horses then stepping OF themselves,
the abductor has drawn his sword
which Mr. Burchel had shiyered to
UieceS with the same weapon with
which he had done Tor the position
the doctor begNed Mr. Burcheis for
eiveness for the unjust manner IN
which he had treated him and while
they Were IN conversation a servant
or the jaiier came 70 say mat 4 per
son OF FrFAL AlSLtnCL4OA. no ndn
driven into town with chariot and
several attendants. sent his respects
20 the gentleman who Was with DR..
Primrose and desired 10 knew when
lie should think proper 10 be waited
upon bid the fellow walt. replied
Mr. Burchel At that moment George
corning into the room drawn BY the
news 81 MS sisters arrival. Recognized
Mr. Burchei a. none other thaa Slr
William rhornhiu, whom he had seen
IN London
Full explanations ensued, and Mr..
Jenkinson asked II Sophia could de-
scribe her abductOr- Both Sir William
and Sophia gave the best description
they could OF the man. and Jenkin-
son al once pronounced him to be one
Baxter. whose haunts he knew and
who. he was sure. could be appre-
hended not Tar or Al the request OF
Sir William. who Was justice or the
peace. and agreed TO hold the 1aler
scathless. Jenkinscn was allowed 70
depart with TWO officers In search or
Baxter. and the baronet ordering a
repast from the inn. and Mrs PrIm-
rose having been brought 10 see her
restored daughter. the family sat down
To such a dinner as they had not had
since their misfOrtunes had over
whelmed them. Before the dinner was
well through another message was
brought from young ThOrnhiu asking
permission 20 appear In order 10 VIM
dictate his honor with which request
Sir William complied. Squire IhOrn-
hin entered with his usual ready as
Surance and explained 10 his uncle
that he had refused Georges chai-
lenge because OF his NenerauOn Tor
the precepts of Sir William. who had
frequently discOursed 10 ham upon the
sin OF ducling. 81 appeared. sir. con-
tinued he. -at some places OF amuse-
ment with this gentiemdnS daughter
Jhus. what MAS levity. scandal called
BY harSher name. and IL was report
ed that I had debaGched her. / waited
upon TIE father in person. willing 10
clear the thing 10 his satisfaction.
ana he received me with insult and
abuse.
AS for his being here. my attorney
and steward can best inform you, as
I leave the management OF business
entirely to them"
His further defense was interrupted
BY the arrival of Miss Arabella VIII
mot. who had happened 10 be passing
through the town, and seeing one OF
the doctors little boys playing in the
street. had learned from him that his
father was in the prison. Fastening
thither. intent upon rescuing the coed
man from his distreSses. she was filled
with establishment at the sight of Sir
William Thornhin and his nephew and
overcome with emotion at the Sight Of
George. Her arrival at this time was
one OF those condolences which are
constantly happening in real life. but
which We neither regard nor remen-
Der. unless they happen to AFFECT our
fortunes.
They began hastily to explain to her
the situation.
But JeRkinson and two jailers now
appeared, having in custody Baxter.
che man who had attempted the alb
duction Of Sophia Young Thornhin
upon seeing Jenkins and Baxter
seemed TO shrink back in terror.
What. squire" cried Jenkinson. ARE
YOU ashamed Of your old acQuaint-
anCes2" Baxter lad already confessed
that he had been set upon his work
by Thornhill. who had declared that
be was in love with both the sisters.
and having debauched the elder, had
planned that Sophia should be carried
TO a place where she would be IN his
power Jenkinson declared that he.
himself. had been an accomplish OF the