The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-12
THE TRAINING SCHOOL
The Good Work Accomplished by
Mrs Molly Vannoy.

The Good Work Accomplished by
Mrs Molly Vannoy.
| When Graham Vannoy and Molly
! Glenn, q fairly educated, energetic
| young man and woman, were married
twenty five years ago, Graham said:
''MolIy, you have no maid. have
4 no man. Even a poor young physi clan
with practice scattered over good
bit of country must keep horses and a
man. How shall we manage the ex.
pense?"
| II have selected my maid-one of
your poor patients young daughters
Anne is fifteen. healthy and intelli-
gent, and mean to make even homely
duties attractive to her. A mistress
may be companiOnable with her maid,
and yet not descend to being familiar
and confidential
"You are planning. Molly, 70 be a
household missionary" said DR.. Van
noy, laughing.
Il am planning, Graham" said the
little woman. earnestly, mot to miss an
ORpOI tuAltk W al ou0C AL Jul va t-1
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 get along
nicely. Oh, you doubling Thomas!
you are questioning my ability to
arouse in her wholesome ambition to
serve we'll"
Il am wondering, Molly" aclsnowl-
edged the doctor, ''if your petted maid
will remain content to serve her patient
teacher. She will proba bly, disappoint
you"
Il do not think she will, Graham"
said Mrs. Vannoy, confidently. "If
command her respect, she VIII take
kindly to my teaching. have faith in
Anne's common sense. She can be
taught the difference between good
housekeeping and slipshod methods.
Graham, strong boy can serve you.
Mrs. Maret tells me that her jamie is
Overwhelmingly anxious to learn the
doctors trade.''' -
Z" 'Trade!' That lanky, green boyr'
cried DR.. Vannoy.
q
bilious lad whose parents consider him
the ugly duckling in their brood Of
seven. Why not try Jamie?" said Mrs.
Vannoy, persuasively. "He has no en-
eouragement at home to make the
slightest effort to attain anything de-
sirable. He will care for your horses,
buggy and office for small pay, his
board, and the help you may give him
in preparing for college. Surely, Gra-
ham, when you remember the hard
ships you endured to gain medical ed
ucation. you are willing to lend hand
to Jamie. We had better have Anne
and Jamie here soon. l have time now
to spend in looking after them bit"
''Of course, Molly, you'll have your
way I've no faith in your succeed
ing"
only wait-wait. Graham, and see"
urged the wife.
Anne Bolyn accepted wi thout de-
imur the uniform provided by Mrs Van.
'moy, when she noted that the doctors
lady wore similar dress.
"You see, Anne" said Mrs. Vannoy,
cit makes every difference the way
housekeepers go about work. The wise
woman who wants to keep tidy every
day wears in the kitchen gowns and
aprons easily laundried.
''Shall | eat at the table with the
doctor and you, Mis- Vannoy?" in
;quired Anne. NAV says l mustn't
forget I'm not a common servant"
''Some one must wait on the table,"
replied Mra. Vannoy, calmly. I'm the
.Jaynes family, the three daughters
take turns in waiting. Once when
.dined there Master Willie performed
that duty. He was proud, too, Of be-
ing able to serve without making un-
necessary noise. Minnie Jaynes con-
siders it one of her accomplishments.
Wingate would let his girl do such
work. thought Minnie Jaynes took
music lessons" commented Anne.
''Minnie's friends are quite proud Of
her musical talent But she is anbi-
tious to become a really good house
keeper and homemaker. To do this,
one needs to begin at the beginning.
al dTt 10 Dc aDle 10 serve d dinner
correctly" explained Anne's mistress.
81 s'pose nav won't mind my wait
in on table when l tell her Minnie
Jaynes waits, too" replied Anne.
reluctantly,
Jamie Marets expressive blue eyes
looked his willingness to serve the
doctor faithfully. When winter ad-
vanced DR.. Vannoy's practice in
creased to degree which necessitated
his absence from homo many evenings.
He said regretfully:
Molly, do abandon this night school
OF yours. Since Anne has shown
wish to study. You must be sorely
taxed by hearing recitstions and direct
ing your students. In the schoolroom
your work was paid"
Spare your pity until need it, Gra-
ham," advised Mrs Nannoy. Jamie
and Anne are worth the little l do for
them"
During the ensuing two years Anne
Bolyn, d pure blonde. grew into
pretty, graceful girl. Her mother oc-
casionally instilled into her soul slight
rcbellion-a distrust of the kindly
mistress, who, with rare patience and
tact, speedily righted matters a. such
seasons.
My dear" said DR.. Vaunoy, james
has become almost invaluable to re,
but | must spare hm soon. The boy is
too bright TO remain here longer Can
you look up a succesSor?"
Il think so. Graham" replied Mrs
Vsnnoy. thoughtfully. Il must spare
Anne, too My old teacher needs a
utility girl, one who will earn board