The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-02-23
NUMBER s.
THE TRAINING SCHOOL.
The Good Work Accomplished by
Mrs Molly Vannoy.


Wnen Graham NaEnoy and Molly
Glenn, a fairly educated. energetic
young man and woman. were married
twenty-five years ago, Graham said
Molly, You have no maid. ! have
no man. Even a poor young physi clan
with a practice scattered over good
bit of country must keep horses and "a
man. How shall we manage the eX-
penSe?'
Il 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 heI maid,
and yet not descend To being familiar
and confidential"
''Iou are planning. Molly, To be
household missionary" said DR. Van
noy, laughing
Il am planning, Graham" said the
little woman, earnestly, mot 70 miss an
opportunity 10 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 get along
nicely. Oh, You doubling Thomas
you are questioning my ability To
arouse in her wholesome ambition TO
serve we'll"
y am wondering. Molly" acllnowl-
edged the doctor, IF your petted maid
Will remain content To serve her patient
teacher. She will probably disappoint
you"
Il do not think she will, Graham"
said Mrs. Vannoy, confidently. IF /
command her respect, she VIII take
Ii e., ,s,l.
Anne's common sense. She can he
taught the IA ference between good
housekeeping and slipshoi methods.
Graham. a strong boy can serve you.
Mrs. Maret tells me that her Jamie is
Overwhelmingly anxious to learn the
doctors trade "
e Trade" That lanky, green boyr'
cried DIR. Nannoy.
Il am speaking of "A neglected, am
bitious lad whose parents consider him
the ugly duckling In their brood of
seven Why not try Jamie?" said Mrs
Nannoy, persuasively. He has no en-
couragemcnt 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 u gain a medical ed
ucation, you are willing 10 lend a hand
To Jamie. w had better have Anne
and Jamie here soon. ! 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 without de-
mur the uniform provided 10y Mrs Van
moy, when she noted that the doctors
lady wore a similar dress
You see, Anne" said Mrs Nannov,
1T makes every difference the way
housekeePers go about work. The wise
woman who wants 10 keep tidy every
day wears in the kitchen gowns and
aprons easily laundried-"
shall l eat at the table with the
doctor and you, Mis- Nannoy?" in
quired Anne. NAV says / mustn't
forget I'm not common servant"
''Some one must wait on the table"
replied Mrs Nannoy, calmly. In the
Jaynes family, the three daughters
take turns in waiting. Once when 1
dined there Master Willie performed
that duty. He was proud, too. of he
ing able To serve without making un-
necessary noise. Minnie Jaynes con
siderS il one Of her accomplishments"
Il shouldn't think the richest man in
Wingate would let his girl do such
work. l thought Minnie .Iaynes took
music lessons, commented Anne.
.'Minnie's friends are quite proud Of
her musical talent But she is ambi-
tious TO become a really good house
keeper and home maker. To do this,
one needs To begin at the beginning.
It's art 10 he able To serve dinner
correctly explained Anne's mistress.
Il s'pose NAV won't mind my wait-
in on table when | tell her Minnie
Jaynes waits, too" replied Anne,
reluctantly.
Jamie Maret's expressive blue eyes
looked his Willingness 10 serve the
doctor faithfully. When winter adj
vanced. Dr. Vannoy's practice in
creased to a degree which necessitated
his absence from home many evenings.
He said regretfully:
Molly do abandon this night school
of yours. Since Anne has shown "A
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 it, Gra-
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 instilled into her soul "A 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, James
has become almost invaluable 10 me,
but must spare him soon. The boy is
too bright To remain here longer. Can
you look mp a successor?'
Il think SO, Graham replied Mrs.
Vannoy. thoughtfully. Il must spare
Anne too My old teacher needs
utility girl, one who viii 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?"
mo, my dear, only you receive no re-
ward"
Il shall receive the very highest re-
ward if Anne improves her opportuni-
ties. I have a second maid in view al
ready"
Il have no doubt, Molly, that you
viii continue keeping a preparatory
school
so long as l am able to conduct
ono said NIallie lauuh1nU Only YES