Very interested to see ecxactly what she will do to earn the title.
Thanks Mohini
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| Author: | mohini [ 04 Jul 2009, 13:33 ] |
| Post subject: | A good Middle |
I considered that she married at the age of 20 that makes her 34 when her daughter is a middle.She is 9 years older than the triplets and triplets are about 9 years older than Felicity. So this occurs about 3 -4 years after Prefects Legend says that once the juniors enter Middle School they become naughty. Chalet school was famous for its naughty middles from Joey long ago to Jocelyn in the recent years. Giovanna Peronelle Miller who was named after her mother and aunt was thinking of this legend on the first day of the new term in the Chalet School. Giovanna Peronelle Miller who was promptly rechristened as Vanilla on her first day at school about 6 years ago had been a Middle since 1 year. Vanilla had a habit of waking up quite early. The life on farm was a busy one and there was so much to do. So she got up before sun even in holidays. She did the same thing at school. Only she was not allowed to leave her bed before wake up bell. So she used this time to think, contemplate, ruminate, ponder and reflect. She loved adored appreciated synonyms and collected them. She also liked and was keen on legends of Chalet school. She planned to write a book on them and was collecting stories of chalet school. It had been easy to do so as she was a good listener. She listened to the tales discussed by girls in the common room and by her aunts and mother. She asked questions and read the old magazine issues for details. And her Great Aunt Joey was always there to help her. She was not actually related but everyone called her Aunt Joey. Joey Bettany the famous writer lived next door to the school and was always available to the girls. Stricken with rheumatism, Joey could not move much and the since the last 2 years, the girls were allowed to go turn by turn to entertain her. Vanilla enjoyed the visits. They would talk about the old girls and history of chalet school. Great Aunt Joey was a continuous source of tales and she had photos and old issues of School magazine to illustrate her stories. The pranks of the naughty middles were favorite of both of them. And that was the problem. It had all begun in the holidays. One of her cousin was getting married and the whole family had collected .Everyone was present for once .Her aunts and great aunts and brothers and their family and her cousins. In the evening the whole family would gather round in the garden and talk. One day the talk had turned to pranks played by children and everyone was participating enthusiastically. Her aunts who had been students of chalet school were regaling the company with adventures in chalet school. She had been listening quietly trying to collect as much information as she can. Later she would write it down in her exercise book which she was using to write down her book. Each Aunt and uncle was trying to outdo each other with their own children’s tale. Only her mother was quiet. Her mother, who was also an old girl, had no tales about her daughter’s naughtiness. This was simply because her daughter was not naughty. So Vanilla came to school this term planning to do something about it. It was high time. Here she was already a Middle for nearly one year and no naughtiness to her name. It was something she had to do for her mother. She loved her mother very much and knew that her mother felt left out when the family discussed children’s pranks. Most of her cousins were mischievous and her mother hoped that she would be like them. She still could remember her mother’s wistful expression as she said to Vanilla’s father “I wish she would do something so that I can also say ‘ Do you know what Vanilla did this term…” The thing was, Vanilla had tried hard to earn a reputation of a good girl. Her mother had been an irresponsible girl who was inclined to take life easily. The staff unconsciously, it should be said, had expected her to be the same. By nature Vanilla was a responsible person and contrived to remain the same till now. But now her mother’s happiness was at stake. Vanilla had reached this thought when the rising bell rang. Felicity Maynard, their dormy Prefect was shouting “Show a leg!” She got up and put out her left leg. Felicity saw the 10 legs peeping out of the curtain one of which seemed to do a dance. Up and down it went ,then side by side.” Vanilla are you alright?” she asked giggling. It looked funny. The leg withdrew and Vanilla’s head appeared. She said “Yes” Her first attempt at naughtiness did not get her even a scold. Her friends found her distracted the whole day. When asked what the matter was she had replied laconically “Thinking” She paid full attention in class. Chalet school saw to that. In addition, the teachers were well chosen and they always made the topics interesting. It was before the evening prep when they had half an hour that the friends cornered her. Daphne Russell, daughter of the founder, Barbara Willoughby, her cousin; Meg Rosomon ,Daisy Venables daughter caught hold of her firmly and pushed her to a settee where they would not be disturbed. ”Now tell us what is the problem.” “You seemed to be trying to get into trouble all day.”Vanilla who hid nothing from her friends, told them about her problem. “It is always the same! Just because our mothers and aunts and sisters were in school before us, they all expect us to be the same.” cried Barbara. ”It isn’t fair. Our achievement are always compared with our sisters” said Meg “And whatever I do, it seems to reflect on my mother, she being the founder of the school” sighed Daphne. All the girls who had had sisters and cousins in early years had formed a group. They called themselves the ODDS - Old Girls daughters. Having elder sister or cousins or mothers in the school was a distinct minus point according to them. All the mistresses always commented on their performance. The most to suffer was Vanilla who had 12 aunts and cousins all old girls. From the day one she had tried to be different and had succeeded in being an individual. But it had been difficult for Daphne and Meg. Most of the mistresses visited their house in holidays and they forever felt scrutinized. It was this problem which had brought all of them together and over the years they had become good friends “But you are deviating from my problem. What can I do? It should be something about which everyone would speak and it would go in the history of chalet school.” |
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| Author: | Fiona Mc [ 04 Jul 2009, 13:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
This is really fasinating. Thanks. Poor Vanilla. It doesn't seem fair that she has to be naughty for her Mother's sake when she's tried so hard to be good |
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| Author: | ChubbyMonkey [ 04 Jul 2009, 18:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Poor Vanilla, feeling the weight of responsibility! Can't wait to see what she comes up with. Thankyou. |
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| Author: | Lesley [ 04 Jul 2009, 20:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Very interested to see ecxactly what she will do to earn the title. Thanks Mohini |
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| Author: | mohini [ 07 Jul 2009, 08:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
The cooking mentioned is as I do it. Feel free to correct criticize or contradict Just then the bell for prep rang and they all trouped inside. They finished their work quickly for being naughty was one thing, but they did not want to loose their places in the class. They went to bed thinking about the problem. Morning brought no solutions. There classmates found the three girls distracted. It was their turn to learn cooking this term. So after Mittagessen, the girls gathered in the huge kitchen presided by Keren. Wearing aprons and their hair covered in white caps, they felt very professional. All of them had helped in the kitchen at home and felt comfortable here. Frau Meier who was teaching cooking looked and their eager faces and laughed. “Welcome girls! Are you ready?’ “Yes Frau Meier” chorused all the girls. “The fifth formers made cakes yesterday and today I will show you how to make icing and apply it” “Do we decorate the cakes too?” asked Daphne ‘We’ll see if we have time. ‘ “Oh when can we bake the cake?” asked Meg eagerly. “Next time it will be your turn. Now first we take egg white and beat it. Be careful with the eggs.” The girls were divided in three groups and they all started working quietly. Vanilla, who had a sweet voice, started to sing to the rhythm of the beating. Frau Meier smiled. She was easy going and as long as the girls did not make a lot of noise she did not mind the singing. The other girls also started humming. Frau Meier clapped her hands when Marie Hagen started drumming the table with two knives. “Girls less noise please. It is nice to be happy while cooking. The taste of the food will depend upon your mood. Now add icing sugar slowly and keep on beating. The more you beat the lighter will be your icing. Yes Vanilla?” “Are we going to eat the cakes today?” “If we finish it today. Now if your icing is done, bring it here I will show you how to apply. Girls! Girls! Do not crowd. How many of you are there? 20. Alright come I batches of 5. While I tell each batch, the rest of you prepare coloured icing. See I have measured butter here in different bowls. Beat it and then add icing sugar slowly and keep on beating.” So for next 15 minutes all were busy. Then Vanilla came to Frau Meier “ We need more icing sugar.” Frau Meier who was concentrating on applying the icing evenly did not look up and said :It is in the top shelf in a bottle with a green cover.” Vanilla went to the cupboard indicated. Till she opened the door she had no thought of anything else. But she saw 2 bottles , one with a green top and one with a blue. Both contained white colored powder like material. One looked like salt. Her eyes lit up. Here was a chance to do something naughty. She picked the bottle with the salt and measured it in a bowl and took it with her to mix in the butter. She then added the color given by Frau Meier and saw the white mixture turn faint pin and then slowly to red. She would now be able to identify her mixture and after someone had eaten she would confess of having added salt. The cakes were soon decorated and kept aside for the next day. ”Please remember who had mixed which color so that we can see whose icing was the best” she reminded her friends. It was while they were cleaning that they heard noises from the interior of the kitchen. Frau Meier went to investigate By that time she returned all the girls had finished and left for Kaffee and Kuchen and only Vanilla was left washing her hands. The red food color was very fast and she had to rub her hands hard to remove it. “Who brought the Icing powder again?” she asked “I did it” replied Vanilla with wide eyes. She had not expected to be caught so soon. At least someone should have taken a bite. “Which bottle did you open the left or the right one?” Vanilla thought for a second as she recalled her action” The right one” “Thank God. You picked the wrong one.” Vanilla looked puzzled. “One of the maids had mixed up the cover of the bottles and the green cover bottle had salt instead of icing sugar. If you have picked the right one which was the bottle on left you would have added salt to the icing. No! No! Do not worry.” She added misinterpreting the horrified look on Vanilla’s face I will not punish you or even report you. Your mistake saved a lot of trouble. Now run away. We will eat the cakes tomorrow.” Vanilla nearly cried in frustration. Her first attempt at naughtiness had failed. |
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| Author: | ChubbyMonkey [ 07 Jul 2009, 09:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Ooh, I really like the twist. No-one was ever saved from bad cooking before. Thankyou! I can't wait to see what she gets up to next. |
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| Author: | leahbelle [ 07 Jul 2009, 13:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thanks, Mohini. I'm also looking forward to finding out what she thinks of next! |
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| Author: | JS [ 07 Jul 2009, 16:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Quote: She loved adored appreciated synonyms and collected them. Like it. This is fun, Mohini. Wonder what Vanilla will think of next. |
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| Author: | Fiona Mc [ 09 Jul 2009, 09:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
| Poor Vanilla. I can see her being foisted of ever being able to play the practical joke she wants to so badly
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| Author: | mohini [ 09 Jul 2009, 09:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
For one whole week Vanilla vainly attempted to be naughty. She tried asking what she thought were silly questions in class. But Miss Wilmot, who was teaching praised her for clever queries. She tried to slide down the banister and was caught by Matron of St Clare’s. Instead of scolding, Matron who was interested in Psychology and had done a course in teen Psychology in holidays, instead of scolding her said” You should have taken permission. Let us do it together” and before Vanilla’s fascinated eyes she herself slid down the banister. “She will not do it again. It does help. Instead of scolding them if you join them they realize the absurdity of their actions” she explained to her fellow Matrons late that night. It was true it might be added that Vanilla never slid down any banister again. Next she tried to argue in class regarding learning in German. “This is so senseless. It is difficult to take notes in 3 different languages. How can we write formulas of chemistry in German or French? The technical words are also so difficult. Instead of carbon di oxide we have to write Kohlenstoff-di-oxid or di oxyde de carbone. It is not possible to learn from our notes before examination.. It takes so long when we speak Mathematics - Twenty three and Dreiundzwanzig. And so with Languages. One day we learn English through German and next day through French.” There was a pin drop silence in the class. All waited with bated breath for the Mistress to explode. Secretly they all agreed with Vanilla. They had discussed this point once with the Prefects also. Miss Kathy Ferras who was teaching said unexpectedly “You’re correct. I am glad you thought of voicing your opinion. We have been thinking about this and steps will be taken soon. Listen girls! You should now start thinking instead of blindly following what we say. You should be able to argue intelligently. Now that women have voting rights, we should be able to express our thoughts and ideas. Maybe we will not always be correct but discussing things can clear problems.” Kathy discussing the event later with Joey said “If it had been anyone else I would have thought they were being rude. But Vanilla is a good girl. She thinks and then speaks. And her point was well taken.” Joey kept silent. Matron had said similar thing earlier. It seemed to Joey that Vanilla was purposely trying to be naughty. But it was so absurd. She remembered how hard the girls Vanilla Meg and Daphne tried to be good in studies and not get any order marks or be punished. “We cannot even be naughty “ they had cried “ “Whatever are our achievements are always weighed against those of our sisters or aunts or cousins.” |
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| Author: | jmc [ 09 Jul 2009, 12:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Poor Vanilla, trying so hard to be naughty and failing so miserably. If had had been someone else the staff would have come down on them like a tonne of bricks. |
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| Author: | ChubbyMonkey [ 09 Jul 2009, 16:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thanks for the update. Can't wait to see what Vanilla tries next! |
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| Author: | shazwales [ 09 Jul 2009, 18:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thanks Mohini, looking forward to seeing her next try. 
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| Author: | Abi [ 09 Jul 2009, 21:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Aww, poor Vanilla - love the way it doesn't occur to the staff that she might be trying to be bad! |
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| Author: | Lesley [ 09 Jul 2009, 21:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Poor Vanilla - everything she tries goes wrong! One wonders just how bad she is going to have to be to be taken seriously! Thanks Mohini |
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| Author: | Fiona Mc [ 10 Jul 2009, 02:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
It is kind of funny though. It's obviously just as hard to lose a good reputation as it is a bad one. Interesting that Joey had picked it up though. Wonder if she'll say anything to Vanilla |
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| Author: | mohini [ 10 Jul 2009, 08:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Glad you like it. The Prefects have not featured till now because contrary to all previous history, the middles this year were not naughty. That was because of the ODDS. They having brought up in the Chalet school culture were keen to do good. They all were hard working girls interested in studies and sports and took care not to get punished because punishment meant missing games. They were leaders of sorts because of their background and also because of their character and thus the middles were not in trouble even after 3 weeks of term. “The middles seen quiet” remarked Jane to the Head Girl Jack Lambert. “Oh they are reading something. As long as they are not up to some mischief, I think we should leave them alone” said Jack casually “ But have you noticed, they have not done any mischief till now.” Jack sat up “ Yes now that you mentioned, the middles have been good.” “That is because they have girls like Vanilla and Daphne and Meg. They have varied interest so they do not have time to get bored. It is only when you are bored that your thoughts turn to do something.” Said Valerie . “But they are up to something. I can imagine Vanilla or Daphne reading but not Louise or Rita.” The two mentioned were sports mad girl who hurried through their work so that they could spend time practicing their shots. Both were very good tennis players and their game was often compared to that of Katherine Gordon who was a well known Olympic player and a Chalet girl. That made Jack look up. “We cannot do anything just keep a watch” So they all agreed to be alert. To go back a few days, 3 to be exact, it all began when the middles had gathered in the garden.“It is no use”, said Vanilla desperately. “I am unlucky. Whatever I try to do turns good and no one will talk about it. It will not go in legends of the school” “Do not give up.” Said Daphne “ We will help you. You say you have written about the tricks played by the girls?” “Yes” “Get the copies. We will go through it and see if anything can be repeated or if we can get some ideas.” Defying all rules ,Vanilla went to her dormy and from the last drawer took out exercise books in which she had written. Being a methodical person, she had written labels on her copies. She looked for one labeled Pranks and took it wit her. “ Here! “ she said thrusting the copy in Daphne’s hand. Daphne opened and started reading loudly.” They seemed to have done many things. Mixing pepper with coal, sewing up bed clothes, putting flour on hair, making apple pies, having midnight feasts, flooding the bathroom and speaking slang to name a few” she said after some time. The other two had been giggling at the exploits of the middles.” It is really funny, hilarious, amusing, comical, droll! Said Vanilla and then exclaimed” Eureka! I got it. This is what I can do. And if you also join it would be more fun No one has done it till now. It will be different. She started dancing jigs.” Calm down! Calm down! Tell us your idea.” Vanilla explained briefly. “It means reading a lot” said Meg who did not like to read. ”But it will be worth it.”said Daphne. “You will do it, wont you?’ “Yes” For the next few days all the middles; Vanilla had managed to convince them, were busy reading.. |
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| Author: | PaulineS [ 10 Jul 2009, 15:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Vanilla must be inventive if she can think of something not done before. 
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| Author: | ChubbyMonkey [ 10 Jul 2009, 15:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
...Oh no, what are they up to? Maybe it has occured to the staff that the girls are trying to be bad, and they are purposefully not punishing them 
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| Author: | leahbelle [ 10 Jul 2009, 16:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Can't wait to find out what she's up to! |
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| Author: | MaryR [ 10 Jul 2009, 16:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Are they all going to reel out a list of synonyms for each word they use?  That should keep the staff and prefects in a state of shock!! And delight Miss Annersley's heart. Loving this, Mohini. |
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| Author: | jmc [ 11 Jul 2009, 04:36 ] |
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It must be something ingenious if it's new. Can't wait to see. |
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| Author: | Lesley [ 11 Jul 2009, 07:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Can see Miss Annersley giving out an award to Vanilla!
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| Author: | Kathy_S [ 11 Jul 2009, 08:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Maybe Vanilla & Co. could go down in history as Good Middles? That would be different! Poor thing. She is trying so hard. Thank you, Mohini. |
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| Author: | Fiona Mc [ 11 Jul 2009, 13:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Can't wait to see what happens next
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| Author: | mohini [ 14 Jul 2009, 06:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Mary R you 've guessed precisely correctly exactly accurately Felicity woke up one morning. It was a clear day. As the rising bell rang, there were sounds of waking up from the cubicles. Vanilla who had woke up some time back sat up suddenly. There was a thud as her cushions fell down. “Who is it? Are you alright?” cried Felicity. “Yes. Sure .Of course. Absolutely” came the reply. ”Come on. Show a leg!” she said. ”Who is the first bather?” The girls started getting ready. “ What a beautiful, gorgeous, attractive, good-looking morning, dawn, first light, cock-crow, daylight ! I hope wish hope trust expect that we go for a walk, a stroll hike, march” remarked Vanilla as they lined up to go down.” “What… What did you say? “ asked Felicity startled. Vanilla repeated her remarks sedately. Wisely Felicity kept quiet and ordered them to march down mentally deciding to keep a watch on those middles. At the breakfast table it was the same. “ Please pass me the buns, bread rolls twist and butter fat lard” “ Thanks, Thank you. I am obliged. I am grateful.” Felicity racked her brains. But this did not seem like slang. The head was announcing a walk after breakfast so the girls hurried to change their shoes “What are the middles up to ?” asked Jane who was walking with Jack. “ Why? I do not see anything wrong?” “Have you heard them today?” “No” “Then listen” Meg was saying” I love adore worship esteem respect like revere the mountains hills tors. They are so massive huge big gigantic enormous.” “ I love the bottomless deep cavernous yawning valleys ravines caverns.” Daphne answered. “Isn’t the air, atmosphere wonderful beautiful superb magnificent amazing!” Vanilla commented Jack looked at Jane and both of them suddenly giggled. They both realized at the same time that the girls were talking in synonyms. ” But what are we going to do?” asked Jack “Nothing at present! They are not using slang” So it continued the whole day. By the evening the Prefects were starting to get irritable. All the synonyms seem to dance around them. “This has to stop or else I will go mad” cried Jack “But what can we do? “ said Valerie “I know . We will ask them to prepare a crossword puzzle for the Chaletian. They have studied the synonyms so we might as well make use of their knowledge.” Said Jane “And as tomorrow is German day we can ask them to speak German in synonyms.” Grinned Valerie. “What a brilliant bright dazzling idea, scheme suggestion inspiration!!” said Jack . So the culprits were called and told about the scheme. And that was the end conclusion of the prank. The Head when told about it unofficially had a good laugh and so did Jo. But she looked thoughtful. She had to go to the bottom of this. She decided to call Vanilla. The excuse she gave was to tell her Vanilla about a prank she had recalled. After regaling the girl with various stories, she said suddenly “Vanilla,what is the problem? Why do you want to get into trouble? Why do you want to be punished?” Vanilla blushed.. ”How do you know Great Aunt Jo?” “You are a fine girl. A good middle. You will be a fine senior. Chalet school needs girls like you.. So why do you want to do naughty things? What will your mother say?” and then looking at her cheeks which had turned pink “Did your mother … ?Even Vanna cannot ….Did she?” “No! No! It is not her fault. Only she feels ashamed of me. All the other aunties and uncles tell funny tales about their children and poor mother has to sit quiet because I do not do anything funny or bad. I am ordinary, not too clever nor am a genius” Joey mentally shaking Vanna for her juvenile behavior proceeded to console Vanilla . |
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| Author: | shazwales [ 14 Jul 2009, 06:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thanks Mohini, this is wonderful! i've always felt sorry for the Maynard/Bettany/Russell clan having to live up to their predecessors as they are expected to be true to one of the others not themselves. Looking forward to the next instalment 
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| Author: | ChubbyMonkey [ 14 Jul 2009, 08:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
| What a fantastic prank. Thanks, mohini. |
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| Author: | leahbelle [ 14 Jul 2009, 13:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Great prank! |
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| Author: | jmc [ 14 Jul 2009, 13:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Fantastic. But feeling sorry for Vanilla.
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| Author: | Lesley [ 14 Jul 2009, 19:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Great prank - though a little unfair that the Prefects should punish them when they did nothing wrong. Glad Joey is on the case. Thanks Mohini |
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| Author: | Fiona Mc [ 15 Jul 2009, 02:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Lesley wrote: Great prank - though a little unfair that the Prefects should punish them when they did nothing wrong. I always thought that too. All the girls got punished for that kind of thing. I think I would have left it and waited them to get bored especially as it wouldn't last for long if they didn't get the attention they wanted from it. Glad Joey is trying to get to the bottom of it all |
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| Author: | mohini [ 17 Jul 2009, 07:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
I love making crossword puzzles. Moderators , if you feel this is not good for general public, please shift it or delete it “What else had you planned ?” asked Joey “I had decided to pretend to sleep walk like they do in Enid Blyton books. But thinking about my luck, I decided to cancel it. And it is difficult to wake up at midnight” she concluded honestly. “Mother will be so disappointed with me” Vanilla sighed after a minute. “No. I do not think so. She loves you and is proud of you. Vanilla still did not look convinced. To distract her, Jo said”would you help me? There are some things I want but because of my arthritis I cannot reach the shelf .Will you please give them.?” Eager to help Vanilla got up with quickly and went towards the cupboard indicated by Jo. Then she proceeded to take out the things asked by Jo. It included some copies and photos. ”There are some bottles here, Auntie Jo. Do you want them?” “Bottles? But I did not keep any bottles there. Jack never touches this cupboard. Are they heavy? Can you show me?” Vanilla removed the bottles carefully and arranged them on a table in front of Jo. Both of them stared at the bottles. “It contains Brandy and wh..” said Jo opening and smelling. Her face started to turn red. “It is that nurse kept by Jack. That is why she was always in this room. It is her secret hoard. How could she? “thought Jo but did not say anything. “Please put them back” she said to Vanilla Vanilla picked up two bottles and was stepping back when through the open window bounced in Bruno and jumped on Vanilla and Jo in joy. The bottles fell down and broke and all the contents were flung on Vanilla and Jo. Vanilla received most of the shower. Luckily it did not enter her eyes or face. But her dress was wet. Anna , hearing the noise and the resultant screams and barks hurried in the room followed by Jack who in one glance took in the situation and pulled Bruno out. Anna helped Vanilla who had fallen down. ”Are you hurt Vanilla ?” cried Jo “No. I am just ouch..” “What is the matter?” “I have bruised my ankle” Anna hurried out and returned to clean up the mess. Because of the carpet, the glass had not broken in small pieces and she could pick it up easily. Jack returned and examined both the girls. “You should be in bed after changing your clothes. They are wet.” “No. I did not receive most of it. Vanilla was drenched.” “But you ought to be in bed or else your pain would increase” Jo was looking white. “Vanilla you better return to school. But Jack she cannot go to school like that! She is reeking!” “Vanilla you better go by the front door. I will call Matron and she will take you straight to san for bath. You cannot let the girls see you like that.” Vanilla was looking sick. She hated that smell. But Great Auntie Jo needed attention first. So she nodded and slowly went limping back to school. She did not know that the Head had visitors and that the side door had been closed for repairs and the girls were asked to use the front door. So when Vanilla arrived at the school she was greeted not only by Matron but also by all the seniors who were going out for a walk. They all goggled at Vanilla but she was silently whisked away by matron to san and put in a bath and then sent to bed for rest. She was not punished or scolded and even Matron had nothing to say because it was not her fault at all. So how Vanilla staggered and limped in the school reeking became a legend. Later during Christmas Vanna sat with all her cousins and said with satisfaction “Do you know what Vanilla did in school……” Poor poor Vanilla. She wished she had never tried to be naughty. Oh well at least her mother was happy. The End |
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| Author: | ChubbyMonkey [ 17 Jul 2009, 08:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
| So she got her legend in the end, just not in the way she was expecting! Thanks, mohini, I really enjoyed this. |
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| Author: | PaulineS [ 17 Jul 2009, 15:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thank you for a lovely drabble. All Vanilla's hard work and Bruno causes her a problem which goes down in the legends!!!
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| Author: | Lesley [ 17 Jul 2009, 20:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Poor girl - but what a legend - whenever it's mentioned in the future she can just smile sweetly and refuse to explain. Lovely, thanks Mohini |
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| Author: | jmc [ 18 Jul 2009, 03:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank Mohini |
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| Author: | mohini [ 18 Jul 2009, 05:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thanks all. I was wondering if it was correct to write about alcohol in this forum. I did not want to corrupt young minds. I would have thought of a different legend but wanted to finish this off because I do not like keeping things unfinished. Can anyone think of a different type of legend? |
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| Author: | shazwales [ 18 Jul 2009, 06:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thanks Mohini loved the ending.
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| Author: | Fiona Mc [ 18 Jul 2009, 06:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Thanks, that was wonderful |
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| Author: | Kathy_S [ 08 Aug 2009, 21:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A good Middle |
Poor Vanilla! Thank you, Mohini.I expect Bruno needs a bath as well.... |
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