The Bossier banner., 1894-02-01
THE TRAINING SCHOOL.
The Good Work Accomplished by
Mrs. Molly Vannoy.

When Graham Vannoy 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 poor young physician
with practice scattered over 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 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, to be
household missionary" said Dr. Van
noy, laughing
Il 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 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 a wholesome ambition to
serve we'll"
81 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 'If
command her respect, she will 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"
Trade" That lanky, green boyv
cried DR.. Vannoy
Il am speaking of neglected, am
bilious lad whose parents consider hin
the ugly duckling in their brood o
seven. Why not try Jamie?" said Mrs
Eannoy, persuasively. "He has no en-
couragement at home to make the
slightest effort to attain anything de
slrable. He will care for your horses
buggy and Office for small pay, his
board, and the help you may give hin
IN preparing for college. Surely, Ora.
nam, when you remember the harG
snlps you endured to gain a medical ed
ucat'on, you are willing to lend a hanG
TO Jamie. We had better have Anne
and Jamie here soon. l have time nov
10 spend in looking after them a bit"
of course, Molly, you'll have you
way I've no faith in your succeed
ing"
Only wait-wait, Graham, and see,
urged the wife.
Anne Bolyn accepted withou de
mur the uniform provided by Mrs Van
moy, when she noted that the doctor
lady wore similar dress.
You see, Anne" said Mrs. Vannoy
III makes every difference the wa
housekeepers go about work The wis
woman who wants to keep tidy ever
DAY wears in the kitchen gowns an
aprons easily laundried
Shall | eat at the table with th
ooctor and you, Mis- Vannoy?" il
Cured Anne. Nav says l mustn
forget I'm not a common servant"
Some one must wait on the table,
replied Mrs. Vannoy, calmly in tn
'aynes family, the three daughter
take turns in waiting. Once when
alned there Master Willie performe
tnat duty He was proud, too. of b.
ing able to serve without making ul
necessary noise Minnie Jaynes col
s'aers 1t one of her accomplishments
shouldn't think the richest man
"ingate would let his girl do sue
work thought Minnie Jaynes too
music lessons" commented Anne.
Mlnnie's friends are quite proud
aer musical talent But she is ami
Naas TO become q really good hogs