The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-03-30
THE TRAINING SCHUOL.
The Good Work Accomplished by
Mrs Molly VannOy.

twenty-five years ago, Graham SAID:
'Molly, you have no maid. ] have
no man. Even poor young physi clan
with practice scattered over a good
bit of country must keep horses and
man. How shall we manage the eX-
pense?"
81 have selected my maid-one OF
your poor patients young daughters
Anne is fifteen, healthy and intelll-
gent, and mean to make even homely
duties attractive to her. mistress
NAV be companionable with her maid,
and yet not descend to being familiar
and confidential"
sYou arc planning. Molly, to be a
household missionary" said DIR. Van
noy, laughing
81 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 l have a 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" acknowl-
edged the doctor, IF your petted maid
will remain content to serve her patient
teacher. She will probably disappoint
you"
81 do not think she will, Graham"
said Mrs Vannoy, confidently. eff 1
command her respect, she will take
kindly to my teaching. l have faith in
Anne'S common sense. She can be
taught the difference between good
housekeeping and slipshod methods.
Graham, a strong boy can serve you.
Mrs Maret tells me that her Jamie is
overwhelmingly anxious to learn the
doctors trade"
g Trader That lanky, green boy!'
cried DIR. Vannoy.
Il am speaking Of a neglected, am
bilious lad whose parents consider him
the ugly duc!sIing IN their brood of
seven. Why not try Janice" said Mrs.
Vannoy, persUasively. "He has no en-
enlargement at home to make the
slightest effort to attain anything de-
sirablc. 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, Ora
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. | have time now
to spend in looking after them Bit
"Oi 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 a de-
muir 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
housclzeepers 60 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. ''Maw says I mustn' t
forget Pm not q common servant"
''Some one must wait on the table,
replied Mrs. Vannoy, calmly. 'In the
Jaynes family, the three daughters
take turns in waiting. Once when l
dined there Master Willie performed
that duty. He was proud, too, OF be-
ing able to serve without making I'M
necessary noise. Minnie Jaynes con-
siders it one OF her accomplishments"
Il shouldn't think the richest man in
Wingatc woull let his girl do such
work. | thought Minnie Jaynes took
music lesson" commented Anne.
''Minnie'; friends arc quite proud of
her music3l talent. But she is aInbi-
tious to baao.nH 4 really good house
keeper and ne-maller. To do this,
one needs to begin at the beginning
It's an art to be able to serve Il dinner
correctly" explained Anne's mistress.
81 s'pose NAV won't mind my waio-
in on table when l tell her Minnie
Jaynes waits, too" replied Anne,
reluctantly.
Jamie Maret's expressive blue ewes
looked his willingness to serve the
doctor faithfully. When winter ad-
vanced, Dr.. Vannoys practice in
creased to a degree which necessitated
his absence from home many evenings.
He said re- retfully:
Molly, do abandon this night school
of yours Since Anne has shown O.
wish to stuay, you must be sorelv
taxed by hearing recitations and direct
ing your students. In the schoolroom
your work was paid"
Spare your pity until 1 need it, Gra-
ham," advised Mrs. Vannoy. 'Jamie
and Anne are worth the little do for
them"
During the ensuing two years Anne
Bolyn, u pure blonde. grew into a
pretty, graceful girl. Her mother oc-
casionally instilled into her soul slight
rebellion-a distrust of the kindly
mistress, who, with rare patience and
tact, speedily righted matters at such
seasons.
MY DEAR" said DIR. Vannoy, flames
has become almost invaluable to me,
but must spare him soon. The boy is
too bright to remain here longer. Can
you look up a successor?"
II think so, Graham replied Mrs.
Vannoy. thoughtfully. 81 must spare
Anne, too. My old teacher needs a
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
Graham, would you have me selfish
~ keep Anne in my service when this
chance has come to her?''
No, my dear, only you receive no re.
ward"
Il shall receive the very highest re-