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#1: Matron: alternative version Author: BethC, Location: Worcester, UK

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:13 pm

The original's in St Therese. Blame Liz. Wink

“Excuse me, Matron, Miss Ferrars says is the jam is ready for the Sale yet?”
“Matron, I’ve cut my knee!”
“Miss Annersley says if you have time…”
“Please, Matron, have you seen my shoes?”
“Miss Dene says please can she have the Interlaken order?”
“Matron, Francie sent me to say that the bathroom door handle has jammed again.”
“Matron, Matron Henschell wants to know if she should call the first girls for unpacking yet.”
“Gwynneth, we’re holding a little party at Freudesheim tonight – would you be able to drop round?”
“Matron, this is Sarah Weber, a new girl. Which dormitory is she in?”

Oh, for goodness’ sake, thought Gwynneth as she paused in the long and boring task of ironing her angels’ wings caps to the standard of perfection which the School had come to expect, why do I bother? It’s not even as though they can decide what my name is. Mind you, that seems a fairly common problem around here. She sighed, remembering Therèse/Elise; the interchangeable Marys and Lesleys; Mr Barrass…
At least poor old Lilian did remain my sister and didn’t suddenly metamorphose into an aunt or a cousin-by-marriage – some of the girls have a different set of relatives every week. Must be irritating for them.
I suppose we did sort out those early problems with my appearance. The few girls affected that way I should think we can write off to experiments with hair dye – and Hilda’s been an excellent subject for the contact lenses trial. Now, when do I get my commission from Jack for that?
She picked up the iron again.
You’d think they’d find someone else to do all these menial tasks – after all, look what else I get landed with. One minute I’m making hot milk for upset teenagers, the next I’m being expected to read and critique aspiring authors’ first novels.
The last of the caps was folded carefully and put into a pile. Wait, was that…? Yes, the unmistakable sound of Joey Maynard’s footsteps approaching. Gwynneth put the caps neatly away, switched on her best “kindly domestic tyrant” expression and prepared for whatever might be the latest addition to her job description.

#2: Author: Chair, Location: Rochester, Kent, England

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:20 pm

Thanks, Beth. This is absolutely brilliant.

#3: Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:23 pm

Love it Beth!

#4: Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:24 pm

Truly inspired Beth. Why do I think this is more true to life than the other one? Wink

#5: Author: francesn, Location: away with the faeries

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:30 pm

well your other portrayal of Matey was a bit too good to be true...

I prefer this one ROFL

#6: Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:56 pm

Fab

Thanks Beth ROFL

Liz

#7: Author: Cath V-P, Location: Newcastle NSW

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 1:56 am

Yay! Wondrous! ROFL

#8: Author: Josie, Location: London

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:00 am

Thanks Beth.

#9: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:29 am

Thanks Beth, a fantasic alternative

#10: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:59 am

Very good!

#11: Author: MaryR, Location: Sale Cheshire

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:11 am

Fantastic! Loved Hilda's contact leans trials - and Matey wanting her cut! Laughing

#12: Author: Helen P, Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:27 am

I loved the other version too, Beth, but this is superb! Thank you for the giggle!

#13: Author: Róisín, Location: Galway, Eire

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:35 am

Yay! Give her a pair of heels now and push her out on the Platz nightlife Cool

Thanks Beth this is great.

#14: Author: Miss Di, Location: Newcastle, NSW

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:07 am

Many many giggles! Ta Beth

#15: Author: RuthY, Location: Anyone's guess

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:48 pm

lol

*giggling*

Thanks Beth.

Ruth

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