Mr.Falkland saw, pursued, and seized her by the arm; it was Mrs.Jakeman.

"Stop!" he cried, with a voice of grand, yet benevolent authority.

"Remain you in the street! I will seek, and will save her!" Mrs.Jakeman obeyed.

He charged the persons who were near to detain her; he enquired which was the apartment of Emily.

Mrs.Jakeman was upon a visit to a sister who lived in the village, and had brought Emily along with her.