The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-07-25


"Bfu cousin, Mr.. Wathers," said Noel
Capt. Lane, as has been said, allowed
until the following Wednesday for the
arrival of his regimental comrade, Mr..
Noel. He was not little surprised,
however, on the following Tuesday
morning, as he sat at breakfast at the
club, glancing over the morning paper,
to come upon the following announce
ment
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL.
Our readers win be interested In knowing that
Capt Gordon Noel, OF the Eleventh United States
cavalry, has been ordered on duty in the city, in
charge of the cavalry rendezvous on Sycamore
street. Capt Noel comes to US with a reputation
that should win instant recognition and the
heartiest welcome from the Queen City. For
nearly fifteen years he has served with his gal
LIANT regiment and has been prominent in every
ono Of the stirring campaigns against the hostile
Indians of our western frontier. He has fought
almost every savage tribe on the continent; was
disabled in the Modoc campaign in '73, command
cd the advance guard of his regiment that
reached the scene of the Custer massacre only
just in time TO rescue the remnant OF the regi-
Inont from similar fate, and for his services on
Outio was uWhuSu tuo VI
staff duty in the city of Washington At his own
request, however, he was relieved from this, and
rejoined his regiment when hostilities were
threatened in Arizona two years ago. And now,
as reward for gallant and distinguished conduct
in the field, he is given the priced recruiting de-
tail. Capt Noel is the guest Of his cousin, the
Hon Amos Withers, at his palatial home on the
Heights and our fair readers will be interested in
knowing that he is bacnelor, and, despite his
years of hardship, danger and privation, is re-
markably fine looking man.
1t is understood that Lieut.. Lane, the present
recruiting officer. has been ordered to return to
bis regiment at once, although the time has not
yet expired.
In the expression on Capt. Lanes face
as he finished this item there was some
thing half vexed, half comical.
A few hours afterwards, while he was
seated in his Office, the orderly entered,
and announced two gentlemen to see the
captain. Lane turned to receive his Wis
itors, but before he could advance across
tho dark room the taller of the two enter
ing the door made spring towards him,
clapped him cordially on the back, and,
with the utmost delight, shouted, "How
are you, old fellow? How well you're
looldngl Why, 1 haven't set eyes on you
since we were out on the field hunting
up old Geronimo's trail! By Jove! but
Pm glad to see your And Lane had no
difficulty in recognizing at once his regi-
mental comrade Gordon Noel.
"Let me present you tony cousin, Mr..
Withers, said Noel
And a stout, forid man, whom Lane
had so often seen at the club, but to
whom he had never hitherto been made
known, bowed with much cordiality and
extended his hand.
II didn't know" said he, "that you
were friend of Noels, or I'd have come
to see you before, and invited you to my
house."
"Friendv' exclaimed Noel. 'Friend
Why, we've been partners and chums!
Why, we've been all over this continent
together, Withers! Fred, do you re-
member the time we were up on the
Sioux campaign?-th night went over
with those fellows to hunt up the trail
TO the Custer ground? Let's see, you
were acting adjutant then, if recollect
right. Oh, yes; you were back with the
colonel"
Lane received his guests with perfect
courtesy, but without that overweening
cordiality which distinguished the 9TH
tered into the conversation. Turning
to Capt Lane, he said:
81 didn't know that you had been on
the Sioux campaign. Were you there,
toO?"
Lane replied quietly that he had been
with his regiment through that year-in
fact, had never been away from it for
any length of time, except on this de-
tail which had brought him to his old
home.
ooh, yes; remember having heard
that this was your home. l am very
sorry indeed that you did not make your
self known to me before" said Mr.. With
ers. you know that I am a verySusy
man and don't get around much. Now
you can come and dino with us this even
ing, can you not? Mrs. Withers will
certainly expect you, now that Noel is
here
81 am very sorry indeed, Mr.. Withers,
but | am already engaged"
you must make early bids if you
want to get this young man, Amos" put
in Mr.. Noel, affectionately patting Lane
on the shoulder. at was just so in the
regiment. He was always in demand.
Well, when can you come, Fred? What
evening shall we sayY' ~
1T will depend, perhaps, on the day
turn over the property to you. How
sooa { e wish to take hold?'
.-ne. Any day. Whenever
yc.
Low, today, If you choose
W. l.npt response. II fancied
you licre by tomorrow"
~, "a bet | didn't let the grass
grow i NY feet. The moment we
got n, Hphic notification that the
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