The Russellville Democrat., 1889-08-15
COLONEL EILLIERS.
A Hero's Sacrifice for the Only
 Girl He Ever Loved.

ea'LHE ee84> a-9r t44E LEl 5- A-4es-A v -7 stopped at an Insignificant CaLandlsh station to allow a solitary passenger to a-irht As the train pulled up, a gentleman, E153aa Eq iE huge ulster. stepped out ol a drs5-class carriage. and was immediately bounced upon by young fellow who had been i'm patiently pacing the platform for the last twenty minutes, anathenaJising tbe weather, the rail way company, the train. himself, and every thing and every body, both individually sBd collectively. When. however. he saw inc traveller step out his EloomIaess and irritabillty disappeared. and he seized hold oi his hand, saying; "Aw- fully glad to see yoa, old fellow: really thought you had determined to cut Us. Where the deuce is all your impedi- ments2" Then 10 the porter: Il say. Bob. three portmanteaus; come, look alive, and whilst the porter and groom were getting together these necessary but bothersome articles, the gentlemen walked 10 the gate of the little station and got into 6 dog-cart, 10 which were haruessed a pair Of fine clean-made horses, By the time they had comfortably settled themselves, and had lighted mans little idol-a cigar-the luggage was well slowed and the man up at the back. and in 6 few minutes they were out of the sta- ton yard and bowling along the coun- try road st a pace that was, consider ing the foggy state of the atmosphere, to say the least rather risky.
 As the two sit side by side, casual observer would notice a lot Of difference in them The young fellow who is driving is Sir Percy Leudorn, who has seen about tweuty-fcur summers, and Is 8 light-hearted- happy-go-luely iel- low. who takes life easily. and never knows any thing but sunshine He is the fourth Baronet, and having had neither father nor mother for many years. has had unlimited rope to his will. He is a regular favorite with all the people round, who love his handsome, open face. with his blue eyes and his light curly hair, fellow who has a eheery word for every body.
 His companion is about thirty three. and in build a regular Hercules, stand ing fnlly six feet three. has dark brown, earnest eyes and hair. aud a firm. severe and cold. yet withal a hand some. face; the strong, determined lines of the mouth are to 8 great ex- tsnt hidden by a heavy mustache, man who rarely makes friends. but. when once does. sticks; who. when he makes a promise will fulfil it al what ever cost, 8 man who al first sight in- spires more fear than love. This is Colonel John Guy Villiers, Y. C., - Lancsrs, now stationed in Burmah, home on sick leave from a gun-shot wound in his leg. which accounts for his slight limp when walking. To the few, the very few. with whom he cares to be associated. he IS best known as ''Jack" Vuliers, and 10 those only, perhaps, are his best qualities known. In his regiment he is mystery: his
 
 severity with them in cases Of breaches Of discipline, and his kindness in case Of sickness. when a trooper is to him not aa inferior, but 6 brother.
 This is Colonel Villiers' first visit to the home Of his friend. Sir Percy Lendorn, and although he looked for ward to il with a certain amount Of pleasure, it was really 10 satisfy the young Bavonet-who had asked him times ianume-able-ihat be has made the promise
 AiseT twenty-ave minutes journey, they turn from the road into drive that has at the end their goal, in the shane of Marne Hal. a 5olv, cozy- looking old-1ashioned genlenan's res i1euce, where they are received by Al elderly lady. whom Sir Percy intro dDoes as ..My Aunt Mrs Deaue- The gentlemen Immediately TO up Co their rooms au urepare for homely dinner which has been held back for them. Just Bs CoIune. NLliers was sitting down 10 the dinner table tAe door quietly opened and in came & young Indy spo.oElzinE for being late A Nilliers looked a1 her she formed iu his mind he prstuest picture be had ever seen, pe1l,e and dark. with a narFel0usly inc oomp plexion. and a pair of divinely sweet innocent eyes, she stood, dressed in a simple gown of some soft creamy col0red sfuH. and with a fsw rcd roses on her breast and in her hair, which coutrasted with and acted as a foi to her lovellnesS She looked ike some falry-gypsy sprite, and caused Jack Nllliers' heart to thump as it had never done before He wss immediately introduced to her My cousin, Miss Cornwallls7
 As the young lady glanced up at the Coloneps face she muttersd Co herself: What an icicle. feel starved 10 death already
 Dinner was passed through, Sir Percy and Miss Coruwsl!is doing The talking. Nnbers only chiuinc in now and again with nonosyllabic rerl{es upon his life in Burmah, After very snort interval the gentlemen adjourned Co the drawing-room, where Vluiers sat and listened to the quiet snoring of Mrs Deane and to the occasional singing Of the young lady. After the ladies had retired, the two fellows sat up smoking and chatting ito tbe small hours Suddenly Sir Percy said. T say. Jack, what do you think to MayPn