Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-11-13

u at sh@l I'D win instant recognition and the
heartiest welcome from the Queen City. For
nearly fneen years he has served with his gal
laut regiment, and has been prominent in every
one of the stirring campaigns against the hostile
Indians Of our western frontier. He has fought
almost every savage tribe on the continents; was
diGaJiel in the Moioc camvaign in q,
"a the advance gllard Of his regiment that
reached the scene Of the Custer massacre only
lust in time to rescue The remnant Of the regl-
ment from a similar fate. and for his services on
that campaign was awarded the compliment OF
staff duty in the city Of Washington. AT his own
request. however. he was relieved from TINS, ana
reioined his regiment when hostiiities were
threatened ia Arizona two years ago. Ana now
as a reward for gallant and distinguished conduct
in the deli. he Is given the priced recruiting de
tail. Crgt. Noel is the guest Of his cousin the
Hon. Amos Writer'S, at his palatial home on the
Heights: and our fair readers will be mtertstealn
knowing thar he is a bachelor, and, despite MS
years Of hardship, Hanger and privation' Is a re-
markably fine looking man.
II is understood that Lieut.. Lane, the present
recruiting officer, has been ordered 70 return to
his regiment at once, although the time mas not
yet expired.
In the expression on Capt. Lanes face as
he finished this item there was something
half yexed. half comical.
A few hours a~fterward, while he was
seated in his Office, the orderly entered, and
announced two gentlemen to see the cap
tain. Lane turned to receive his visitors,
but before he could advance across the dark
room the taller of the two entering the
door made a spring toward him, clapped
him cordially ON the back, and, with the
utmost delight. shouted, How are you,
old fellow? How well you're looking.
Why, | haven't set eyes on YOU since we
were out on the field hunting up old Ger
onimo's trail! BY Jove! but I'm glad TO
see you!' And Lane had no difficulty in
recognizing at once his regimental com
rade Gordon Noel.
LET me present you to my cousin, Mr.
Withers, said Noel
And a stout. horid man. whom Lane had
so often seen AZ the club. but to whom he
had never hitherto been made known,
bowed with much eordiality and extended
his hand.
~ didn't know" said he, that YOU were
a friend of Noel's, or I'd have come 60 see
you before and invited you to my house.
Friend" exclaimed Noel. Friend!
Why, we've been partners and chums!
WHY. we've been all over this continent
together, Withers! Fred, do you remember
the time we were up in the Sioux campaign
the night / went over with those fellows
to hunt up the trail to the Custer ground?
Let's see. you were acting adiutant then,
If | r]ecollect right. Oh, yes: you were back
with the colonel"
Lane received his guests with perfect
courtesy, but without that oyerweening
cordiality which distinguished the others
manner. ana then Mr.. Withers entered
into the conversation. Turning to Capt.
Lane, he said.
81 didn't know that You had been on the
Sioux camnaign. Were You there, toos''
Lane re9lisi quietly that he had been
his regiment through that year-in
fact, had never been away from it for any
Of time. except on this detail which
had BROUGHT him TO his old home.
''Oh. yes, | remember having heard that
this was your home, am very sorry i'm
deed thar you did not make Yourself known
to me before. said Mr.. Withers. 'Yol
that ] anna very busy man and don't
around much. Now you can come and
line with MS this evening, can you mott
Mrs. Withcrs will certainly expect you,
now that Noel IS here.
Il am very sorry indeed. Mr.. Nithers.
but ] am already engaged
you must make early bids II YOU want
% get this young man, Amos, pnt in Mr.
Noel, a-iectionately pattIng Lane on the
ut WINS just 50 ID the re giment
He WAS always IN demand Wen. when
YOU come. FTeds What evening shall
say
&c viii depend, perhaps, on the day I
arm over the property 70 won. How soon
10 you wish 60 take h0lds
sob, amy time Amy day Whenever
-ou'rc ready
"rm ready now, today, if you choose, "
Lanes prompt response Il fancied
.0u might be here hy tomorrow
Eyes. yau bet ! didn't let the grlss grow
feet. The moment we got the
notification that the colnnci's
nomination was approved I lii on for the
ailroad,' said Noel, laughing g~leefully.
"Aud when viii you come IN and take
,ver the propertyf There's a good deal Of
lothing TO he counted. As for the funds, |
hey. of course, are all in the bank
suit Yourself about that. Freddy. old
I'm going down the street with Amos
low. Howl II tomorrow morning dosn
very Wei llNetA. lou Will uNl me
any time you One in"
".4ll right. Now get out of your yellow
tripes and come along down with US. The
arriage is right here at the door. We're
.oing over 70 see the works-Mr Withers'
oundries. you know. Come"
Yes, come with us. ! think ! have heard
t was your father w~ho-ah-who was in the
anne line of business at one time. Mr..
.ane. said Mr.. Withers.
Capt Lane. Amos.-Capt. Lane Great
cott! YOU mustn't mister a man who has
peen through the years Of service he has"
II beg pardon. / did not so understand
Gordon. when we were talking last
with the-when we were having our
moke and chat after dinner. You viii
ONE with US, won't you. captain
Il wish | could, Mr.. Withers. but NY Of
ce hours have to be observed, and | can
ot leave in the morning. Thank You
none the less. Then you will be
tomorrow, NOEL"
Tomorrow be it, Fred; so au royoir, if
cant join Us. | mustn't keep Withers
'aiting-business man, you know. God
less you, old fellow; You don't begin to