"His son-in-law, Lee, a noble fellow, kept the house, and when Jones
was inquired for, it was reported that he was confined to his room.
It would have been well if Jones had kept himself secluded in New
York; but he was recognised by a Charlestonian, and, as such reports
have uncommon wings, the news of it soon reached the authorities;
when a mandate was issued accordingly, and Jones subjected to the
fate of his daughter. There are many painful circumstances connected
with the affair, which, if well told, would make quite a romance,"
said the Colonel, all of which the Captain listened to with profound
attention. "His family all moved to New York, and his affairs were
put into the hands of attorneys here, for settlement, by his son-
in-law, who continued the business for some years."
"Of course he got his property restored to him?" interrupted the
Captain.
"Most certainly, Captain! The spirit of justice is coequal with that
of honorable law, in South Carolina," said George, anxious to
relieve the Colonel of the answer.
"It is somewhat difficult to settle a man's business by legal
process when the principal is not present. The law's delay and
lawyers' spoils make time hallowed and costly," said the Captain.
"You're right there, Captain," said the Colonel; "and I doubt-to
speak honestly-whether Jones ever got much of his property.
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