Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-02-22
THE TRAINING SCHOOL
Tho Good Work Accomplished by
MRS Molly Vannoy.

'''Ags YOU nave no malu. ! have
no man Evca u poor young physi clan
wish Il practice scattered over a good
bit of country must keep horses and u
man. How shall we manage the ex-
pcnsc?'
u have selected my maid-one of
your poor patients young daughters
Anne is iftccn, healthy and intelli-
gent, and mean to make even homely
duties attractive to her. A mistress
may be companionablc with her maid,
and yet not descend to being familiar
and confidential"
You are planning, Molly, TO be
household missionary" said DIR. Van
noy laughing
II am planning, Graham" said the
little woman, earnestly, mot to miss an
opportunity to arouse in our servants
an ambition to do their very best
Anne will serve me better when she
finds ! have real and kindly interest
IN her affairs. We shall ret along
nicely. Oh, you doubling Thumasl
you are questioning my ability to
arouse In her wholesome ambition 10
serve we'll"
81 am wondering, Molly" nclsnowl-
edged tho doctor, III your pcttcd maid
will remain content to serve herpaticnt
teacher She will probably disappoint
you"
81 do not think she will, Graham"
said Mrs. Nannoy, confidently. III
command her respect, she will take
kindly To my teaching | have faith In
Annes common sense. She cun be
taught the di ference between good
housekeeping and slipshol methods.
Graham, u strong boy can serve YOU
Mrs. Marct tells me that har jamie Is
Overwhelmingly anxious to learn tho
doctors trade,
'Irader That lanlSy, green boyr
cried DR.. Vannoy.
VI am speaking of neglected, am-
bilious lad whose parents consider him
the ugly duckling IN their brood OF
seven, Why not try Jamic?" said Mrs
Nannoy persuasivcly. "llo has no On.
enlargement ut home to make the
slightest effort 10 attain anything de-
siroblo lilo will cure for your horses,
buggy aud Office for small pay, his
board, and the help you may give him
IN preparing for college Surely, Ora
ham, when You remember tho hard
ships you endured to gain medical cd
ucation, you are willing to l'nl u hand
to Jamie. We hal bet',r hnv, Anne
and Jamie here soon. have time now
to spend IN looking after them bit"
'Of course, Molly, you' have your
way I've no faith in your succeed.
ing"
only wait wait, Graham, and see, "
urged the wife.
Anne Bplyn accepted wi thout "a dc-
muir the uniform provided By Mira Wan.
moy, when she motel that the doctors
lady wore similar dress,
"Hou see, Anne" said Mrs. Nannoy.
sit makes every difference the way
houscEcepcrs go about wore. The wise
woman who wauti to keep tidy every
day wears In tho kitchen gowns aud
aprons easily hundred"
"Shall ont ut thc table with tho
doctor ami you, Mis- Vannoy2" in
quircd Anne. "Alnw says | mustn't
forget I'm not u common servant"
''Some one must wait ON tho tuJlo,"
replied Mira Nannoy, calmly I'm the
jayncs family the three daughters
take turns In waiting once when
dincd there Master Willie performed
that duty. lie was proud, too. OF be-
ing able 10 serve without making I'M
necessary noise. Minnie Jaynes con-
siders II one Of her accomplishments"
II shouldn't think the richest man In
Wingate would let his girl do such
work thought Minnie Jaynes took
music lessons" commented Anne
"Minnies friends are quite proud OF
her musical talent But she In ambl-
tious 10 become u really good house
keeper and home maker. To do this,
one needs 10 begin at the beginning.
It's an art % be able TO serve dinner
correctly" explained Anne's mistress,
81 s'pose nav won't mind my walt.
in on table when tell her Minnie
Jaynes waits, too" replied Anne,
reluctantly.
Jamie Marets expressive blue eyes
looked his willingness 10 serve the
doctor faithfully. When winter nd.
vanced, DR., Vannoy's practice in
creased TO degree which necessitated
his absence from home many evenings.
lie said rcgretfully:
molly, do abandon this night school
OF yours. Since Anne has shown
wish To study, you must be sorely
taxed by hearing recitations and direct
ing your students In the schoolroom
your work was paid"
Spare your pity until need II, Ora
ham," advised Mrs Vannoy. Jamie
and Anne are worth the little do for
them"
During the ensuing two years Anne
Bolyn, pure blonde. grew into "a
pretty, graceful girl. Her mother oc-
casionally instillcl into her soul slight
rcbcllion.-a distrust of the kindly
mistress, who, with rare patience and
tact, speedily righted matters at such
seasons.
MY dear" said Dr. Vannoy, James
has become almost invaluable TO me,
but must spare him soon. The boy Is
too bright 10 remain here longer. Can
You look up a succcssor2'
II think 80, Graham" replied Mrs.
Vannoy, thoughtfully 81 must spare
Anne. too My old teacher needs
utility girl, one who will earn board
and tuition In the girls school at
Cory She will give Anne vocal les-
sons If
aha, Molly, your trained help
"Grahum, would you have me selfish
" keep Anne in my service when this
chance has come 10 hcrY'
mo, my dear, only you receive no re-