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(Message started by: Vikki on Nov 29th, 2003, 2:28am)
Title: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Nov 29th, 2003, 2:28am
Archived for length, here's the links:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/newidea.html ~part one

http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/cspagan.html ~part two
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Nov 29th, 2003, 5:31am
So would this be a good time to suggest that more would be welcome as soon as you can manage it, Lulie?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Jennie on Nov 29th, 2003, 11:12am
I'm longing to know how Uncle Philip is going to tackle the problem.

Is that a big enough hint?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Nov 29th, 2003, 12:50pm
Really enjoying this story.  ;D
Have got hooked on it this morning after following a link to it a couple of days ago. I am actually supposed to be phoning  someone for suggestions for a housewarming pressie for another friend and waiting for my boyf to phone me back to let me know if he has managed to get any ideas from anyone, but I keep logging back on to get more of the story!!!
*thinks - how long can I keep this up before he gets annoyed?? Oh Dear!!* :-/
Can't wait for the next installment!!! ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Jennie on Nov 29th, 2003, 5:07pm
We all hope that Lulie's shoulder will be well enough for her to type some more up for us.

Hear that Lulie? Get well soon and give us some more story.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Nov 29th, 2003, 9:31pm
The shoulder is much better, thank you all for asking (however selfish your reasons  ;) ) I haven't done any typing since I last posted, but I'll try and do some over the next couple of days. It's all either on old-fashioned paper, or in my head, so grab a cup/glass of beverage of choice and a piece of birthday cake, and yibble amongst yourselves.

*posts cake down modem*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Carolyn P on Nov 29th, 2003, 9:33pm
Thank-you very much Lulie, Mmmm, this is delicious.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Nov 29th, 2003, 9:36pm
*takes a bit of cake*

Glad you feel better Lulie!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Nov 29th, 2003, 10:24pm
Happy *munch* Birthday *munch* Lulie! ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Nov 30th, 2003, 12:51am
Ohh, yummy, cake! Thanks, Lulie! *nibbles on a slice, trying to avoid getting crumbs in the keyboard*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Kathy_S on Nov 30th, 2003, 2:33am
Recommends keyboard on lap as less painful to shoulder.  
(Haven’t found a good mouse position though.)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Nov 30th, 2003, 3:03am
*extracts slice of cake from modem*
Thanks Lulie, the cake's yummy!! :-*
*looks forward to more story*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Nov 30th, 2003, 3:29am

on 11/30/03 at 02:33:52, Kathy_S wrote:
Recommends keyboard on lap as less painful to shoulder.  
(Haven’t found a good mouse position though.)


In all seriousness, try using your foot.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Nov 30th, 2003, 12:46pm
This is fantastic - I'm really enjoying the story.

You've captured the different characters really well, especially in having the difference between Miss Ferrars and Miss Wilmot.  The interesting thing is that in the 50s and 60s, Germany received a huge influx of people from the Eastern countries, in particular turkey, and I'm curious about how a muslim would be accommodated.

I'm also curious about how Nancy would have responded had a Jewish or Buddhist girl come to the CS. Both are from faiths older than Christianity, and it could be that the Buddhist girl saw Christ as her Boddhissatva (?).  There are some interesting books on the influences on Christian teaching, particularly the Eastern faiths, that would have travelled through the lands of Palestine. Magdala is thought to have been on the crossroads of the major routes, and Christ had followers from there and from the other galilean towns.

You've developed Con really nicely, as well. Looking forward to more.

I hope that your health improves.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Esmeralda on Nov 30th, 2003, 2:30pm
Belatedly extracts the last piece of cake from the modem, thanks Lulie very much.
Looks forward to more of this, when the shoulder permits.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 1st, 2003, 8:09am
Is there no cake left? *sniffs*
Happy Birthday!?!
Suggestion: Get a helpful man/child/friend/etc. to type for you - lots of rest for your shoulder!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 1st, 2003, 8:24am
*quickly bakes another, bigger cake and posts it down the modem, making sure Polly gets a piece*

i wish I could type with my feet!!! Although it wouldn't look too good at work - I'm supposed to be a good example and all that  ;D ;D

And I wouldn't wish my dictation on somebody else, as there is nothing scattier than my mind when I'm writing. Thank every deity ever known that I can edit and paste on a computer!

*edited to say Bah! that the blue smiley didn't work. Must have typed in the wrong code. Bah again
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 9:05am
Lulie, it's 8oo.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 1st, 2003, 7:47pm
Thnks KB. I think I put a space in for some reason  :-[

8oo 8oo - just testing!

*edited to say Hooray it worked!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Jennie on Dec 1st, 2003, 8:01pm
Lulie, that wasn't the posting that we were all hoping for!

Where's our story?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Dec 1st, 2003, 9:15pm
I got all excited for the chance of more story and it's not here yet!  :(
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Sarah_L on Dec 1st, 2003, 10:20pm
More, more, more pleeeeeeeeease.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 2nd, 2003, 1:23pm
Thanx for the cake. Was very nice!!
Am also going to try the blue smiley code, as the button doesn't work on the PCs at work.  8oo

Yay - it worked!!!!   8oo    8oo    8oo
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 2nd, 2003, 5:06pm
*succumbs to the shouts for more* Glad you all enjoyed the cake!
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“Emergency Meeting of the Board of the Chalet School Ltd.

Present: Sir James Russell, Lady Margaret Russell, Dr John Maynard, Mr Richard Bettany, Miss Helena Wilson, Miss Rosalie Dene (Sec.)

Apologies: Miss Hilda Annersley, Mrs Josephine Maynard, Mrs Mary Bettany

Meeting to discuss proposed changes for the religious education of the girls of the Chalet School, Switzerland branch.

Miss Wilson to read out a statement from Miss Annersley, laying out the proposed changes. These comprise:

·      Provision to be made to include girls of religions other than Christianity in the school
·      Scripture lessons to be replaced by general religious knowledge lessons
·      Outside staff to be brought in to teach pupils the basic tenets of other major religions
·      Pupils to experience the observance of major festivals of other religions as part of their religious knowledge lessons

The major points of the discussion by the Board included the mention that the Chalet School had always had a strong Christian ethos that the Board were unwilling to change. They agreed that the girls should learn about other religions, to learn tolerance and awareness of the ways in which God is worshipped in other areas of the world. It was agreed that outside staff would need to be brought in, as none of the present staff of the school had the required standard of knowledge of other religions.

Miss Wilson agreed that, in partnership with Miss Annersley, enquiries would be made in local schools and universities as to the cost and availability of experts to come and present to the girls.

Miss Annersley, Miss Wilson and Lady Russell were to collaborate on the devising of a suitable and satisfactory syllabus for the religious knowledge lessons, with further enquiries to be made to the main examination boards as to official syllabuses (*syllabi??) for examination qualifications.

Observance of the festivals of other religions was to be limited to events such as the use of special clothes, decorations and the eating of special foods. The use of other worship forms by Christian girls was deemed to be unsuitable to the ethos and wishes of the school and the Board.

Girls of other religions are not to be encouraged at the school, but if any applied, they would be considered in the same manner that present entries are. The prospectus will not be changed in any way to encourage parents of other religions to apply for places for their daughters. The only change in the prospectus will be to state the change from Scripture to Religious Knowledge classes.

Girls of other religions would be required to attend morning prayers, though total observance of the ceremony is not obligatory. They will be excused church on Sundays and any other special services. Parents or guardians must send written permission for girls of other religions to attend church on Sundays and special services.”

Miss Annersley laid down the papers and regarded the roomful of women that were gazing at her. They hadn’t realised that the Board had gone into such depth over the issue, and more than one person was re-thinking their ideas.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 2nd, 2003, 5:09pm
I must point out that the cooking disaster that somebody has seen fit to blame me for wasn't me at all. It was Moros, trying to chase me into writing more by burning the veges.

*goes off to find a very un-contrite plot bunny and dangle him in front of the cats*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Carolyn P on Dec 2nd, 2003, 7:18pm
I think the board has made some very sensible suggestions, and personally I think they would be sound, and would support them.


Now I'm losing it, talking as if all this was real. Having said which it isa real issue.

Lulie, very well done, you've obviously thought a lot about it. Looking forward to seeing the reactions of the staff and the girls.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 2nd, 2003, 9:08pm
Wow Lulie, this is great, you've really gone into depth on this!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Dec 2nd, 2003, 9:16pm
Wow this is getting better and better!

I hope you're able to get more posted soon!  :)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 2nd, 2003, 11:59pm
SQUEEE!

That's great. Anticipating more.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:49am
That's great Lulie,

Very well thought out and sensitively handled so should hopefully persuade the detractors

More, please  :)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:06am
I can't helping thinking that a number of the staff won't stand for that and will resign.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 3rd, 2003, 12:29pm
As long as that includes Joan Bertram ....  ;)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 3rd, 2003, 6:49pm
Rachael, aren't you mixing your drabbles!! It's Alternate Romance that has Joan Bertram as the villian!!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 3rd, 2003, 7:34pm
It's not hard to do!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 3rd, 2003, 7:41pm
::::::types madly:::::::

I'm doing my best, folks! Moros keeps trying to suggest off the wall ideas that he has pinched from other drabbles.

I'm keeping the cats hungry, just in case.......
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Esmeralda on Dec 3rd, 2003, 7:52pm
Lulie!  You absolutley cannot throw your plot bunny to the cats - they are so cruel...

I really think that the board has made a sensible decision though - I am looking forward to seeing how the staf react now.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:07pm
*begins plans to save Moros*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:15pm
*looks up Esmeralda's address for the rescue party from the PBLF!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:48pm
*relents and gives the cats a Whiskas pouch. But only a small one, just in case......*
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None of the staff had expected such a comprehensive document, or such depth of thought. They hadn’t quite realised just what the changes would mean. Those who were in favour of the changes felt quite excited at the proposals, while those who didn’t agree tightened their lips and frowned a little, but said nothing. They could see that the changes were more or less inevitable and while some resigned themselves to these changes and resolved to put up with them, others were less willing to do so. But with Miss Annersley, Miss Wilson and Matron sitting at the head of the table nobody quite dared to voice their true feeling again – not after doing it the first time round. Once was quite enough in the current atmosphere!
Miss Wilmot, however, was troubled by no such feelings. She rose to her feet, looking extremely dignified and most unlike her usual, jolly self. ‘Yes, Nancy?’ said Miss Annersley, pleasantly. She knew the feelings of her staff, but like the true professional, she refused to allow her own feelings to interfere with the detachment of the Headmistress. Miss Wilmot swallowed, thrown off balance a little by the impartiality of the Head. She forced the feeling down and made herself speak. ‘What happens to those members of staff who don’t agree with the proposed changes and don’t feel they can work easily with them?’
‘That depends entirely on the individual members of staff,’ replied Miss Annersley, blandly, ‘They are perfectly welcome to stay at the school and continue to teach, but if their own conscience won’t allow them to accommodate the changes then they are welcome to find another position and they will be given excellent references from the School.’
The faces of the women round the table showed their feelings. Very few of the Chalet School staff had left for any reason, other than marriage. The only one anybody could remember was Pam Slater, who had refused to move with the school to Switzerland because she didn't want to speak German. Many of those in favour of the changes wondered how many of their dissenting colleagues would leave and how many would swallow their feelings and stay.
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P.S. Read my thingie below the picture (avatar??) What kind of paternal example do I have? Poor little me <angel smiley definitely needed here>
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by PatW on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:51pm
I'm wondering the same thing!  Keep writing, please!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:56pm
Thank you Lulie!!
Does this mean your shoulder is better?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 3rd, 2003, 9:37pm
Ooh - interesting!

Are we going to lose Nancy?  :(

(Vikki - I knew Joan Bertram was evil in Alternative Romance, hence my cunning use of the winking smiley!)
I do get very muddled with the drabbles, and books, but not on that occasion  :)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 4th, 2003, 8:15am
Wait and see, my dear girls  ;)

The shoulder is feeling better, but I don't want to go too mad and put it out again, so I'll have to continue slowly, I'm afraid  :( :'(
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 4th, 2003, 8:27am
I felt mean at keeping you in suspense, so here's a bit more...

A bell rang, making them all jump. It was only the bell for the Middles bedtime. Matron got to her feet, ‘I’m sorry, Miss Annersley,’ she said, formally, ‘I shall have to go and make my rounds.’
‘Of course, Matron. I call this meeting to a close, ladies. Coffee and biscuits are in the sitting room, for those who wish to partake of them. Will somebody please set the tables back to their original positions? Thank you all for coming and speaking so freely.’
Miss Annersley left the room, followed by Miss Wilson, leaving the rest of the mistresses trying not to look at each other. Suddenly Miss Ferrars jumped to her feet, ‘Nancy, will you give me a hand to shove these tables back and then we can go and get that coffee that Miss Annersley was talking about?’
Miss Wilmot acquiesced and the rest of the staff left the room, either headed towards the sitting room, or to their own devices. The two remaining mistresses began to move the furniture in silence. Finally Miss Ferrars spoke, ‘Are you going to leave then, Nancy?’
******************

I have to go and meet a student now, must dash, or I'll be late and they'll be tannoying me (v. embarrassing!)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 4th, 2003, 9:01am

Quote:
I felt mean at keeping you in suspense, so here's a bit more...

Pah ... another cliffhanger!  >:(

Who cares about students when Nancy's going through a crisis?  ;)

Looking forward to the forthcoming conversation - hope kathie can persuade Nancy to stay ...
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 4th, 2003, 10:16am
*finds it so sad that Lulie can't recognise a cliff when she makes one*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 4th, 2003, 12:29pm
Argggghhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Horrid cliffhanger!! >:(   Want to know what is going to happen. I was getting really excited then, as I haven't checked this thread for a couple of days, and then it stopped.
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease don't let us wait too long!! ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Jennie on Dec 4th, 2003, 12:36pm
Join the rest of having fun on the trampoline.

BTW, more please.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 4th, 2003, 12:59pm
*bounces on the trampoline and chants along to the rhythm!!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 4th, 2003, 3:25pm
*joins in trampolining, but finds that huge chocolate cake eaten before doesn't agree with stomach when bouncing up and down lots!!!!* :P
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 4th, 2003, 8:43pm
Oh Polly, please stop bouncing. Please don't be sick. I spent my afternoon in the first aid room holding a bin for a student to pook into. I don't want to have to come home and do the same for you. *throws lots of tissue into the bin just in case*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 4th, 2003, 9:05pm
Please post more Lulie!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 5th, 2003, 1:58am
Oh! Poor Lulie! What a rotten way to spend an afternoon!!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 5th, 2003, 8:28am
Was that a cliff that I left you all on? Oh dear, silly me. *looks innocent*
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Lulie sighed as the train up to the Gornetz Platz crawled gradually up the mountainside. She felt much better than she had done for some time, now that her mother was laid to rest. She knew that Mama was out of pain and misery and though this knowledge didn’t help when she awoke in the middle of the night, it did help for much of the time during the day, if she was busy. Glancing across at Uncle Philip she wondered why he had insisted on escorting her back to school. He had plenty of friends who travelled the Continent regularly and who would have been willing to oversee the girl to Berne, where a mistress would have met her. Uncle Philip was looking at his most forbidding, and Lulie didn’t dare ask the most innocuous question, let alone share what was really on her mind. On reflection, Uncle Philip had been much better since Mama’s death. He’d never wanted much to do with Lulie before, but now he seemed quite human towards her. Lulie was still too much of a child to realise that Philip was simply inexperienced when it came to children, but was finding that his teenaged niece and nephews were much more grown up than he’d expected them to be, and therefore easier for him to relate to. The train pulled into Lauterbach station, and the two travellers disembarked to walk the final short distance to the school. ‘I shall probably stay for a day or two,’ said Uncle Philip, suddenly, breaking the silence that had lasted for much of the journey, ‘I have one or two matters I wish to discuss with your headmistress,’
‘Yes Uncle Philip,’ replied Lulie, meekly, while inwardly she was consumed with curiosity. What could Uncle Philip want with Miss Annersley?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 5th, 2003, 9:11am
Hmmm, you can wipe the innocent expression off your face  ::)

Very nice post, thank you, but NOT the one we were hoping for, as you very well know!

*glares ferociously at LulieCat, * >:(* hoping that the action will now revert back to Nancy & Kathie*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 5th, 2003, 10:35am
Lovely to see more of Uncle Phillip and Lulie, Lulie, but we'd also love to see more of the staff...
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 5th, 2003, 2:33pm
What about Nancy??????????

More please Lulie! ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:06pm
Have stopped bouncing and decided not to be sick!! :o Feel sorry for you Lulie, having to look after poor sicky kiddy - I send them to someone else to look after! More story now please!  8oo   8oo   8oo
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:12pm
Thank you Lulie!  :)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by PatW on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:28pm
Lulie - more please!!!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 5th, 2003, 9:48pm
Lulie, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell us what happens with Kathie and Nancy!! Will they stay or will they go?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 5th, 2003, 9:56pm
There won't be more for a day or so, as I'm going to London tomorrow. Only for the day though, but some serious shopping needs to be done while I'm there! Cross your fingers for a quick recovery  ;)

*keeps the back burner turned to full*
*wonders which 'Nancy' storyline to go with*

8oo



edited to say: Just noticed I'm in exams. Isn't that a bit of a hard punishment, considering some of the cliffs I've been left hanging from in the not so distant past?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 5th, 2003, 10:37pm
*sighs and hopes the time goes quickly*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 5th, 2003, 11:55pm
*tries to convince Lulie that she really doesn't need to go shopping!!!* :(
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:07am
*suspects it may already be too late for that*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Dec 6th, 2003, 10:07am
*finds usual spot on the cliff and lies down to wait*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:14pm
*jumps up and down in frustration at having to wait, then joins Chloe on the cliff, and wonders how long a daisy chain can be made from all the flowers up here 'til Lulie gets back from shopping!*  ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 7th, 2003, 12:51am
*hopes Polly was safely away from the cliff edge when she did her jumping up and down thingy*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 7th, 2003, 2:50am
*prepares lecture on proper cliff-top behaviour!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 7th, 2003, 6:31am
*finds it ironic that one of our most prolific cliff-down-fallers should prepare such a lecture*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 7th, 2003, 8:47pm
Well, that's when they appear suddenly!! When I know they're there I don't fall down them!!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 7th, 2003, 8:49pm
*considers tying Vikki to a peg at the top of a hill to prevent her from falling down again*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 7th, 2003, 9:28pm
*thanks KB for her concern!!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 7th, 2003, 9:31pm
*tightens the ropes around Vikki's ankles*
You're welcome, dear! :-*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 7th, 2003, 9:53pm
Um, KB, all the blood is rushing to my head! Could you pull me up please!?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 7th, 2003, 9:55pm
*sigh* Oh, all right. But you looked so pretty with all that colour in your cheeks! *pulls Vikki up and reattaches the rope around her waist*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by PatW on Dec 7th, 2003, 10:12pm
*Bouncing contendedly on my trampoline, and waiting for the next installment.  Some of us can cultivate patience at times!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 7th, 2003, 10:19pm
*Lesley having serious choking fit at Pat's comment!*

Awaiting Lulie's next installment.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by PatW on Dec 7th, 2003, 10:21pm

on 12/07/03 at 22:19:47, Lesley wrote:
*Lesley having serious choking fit at Pat's comment!*
.

Choke up,chicken, as my Mum always says!  You don't want to incapacitate yourself before the next bit, do you?   :P
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 7th, 2003, 10:26pm
LOL - just remembering a time when - in all seriousness - you said you were going to kill me if i didn't post the next installment NOW! ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by PatW on Dec 7th, 2003, 10:32pm
You didn't rad what I first said properly, Lesley!!  I said 'at times', not always!!  :P ;) ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 7th, 2003, 10:34pm
Oh alright - I'll give you that! ;)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 7th, 2003, 10:35pm
*Thanks KB for her concern about jumping up & down on cliff, but hastens to assure her that was nowhere near cliff when jumping etc. Assures Vikki that lecture will not be necessary, as behaves with absolute decorum on cliffs - hence the daisy chain (5ft 3in long and counting!!)* ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 8th, 2003, 8:37am
I'm back!!!!! London was fun, and I didn't bump into any of my mother's long lost acquaintances while hurtling down Oxford Street. I have shopped until I dropped, but a hazelnut latte soon revived me! (no featherbeds of cream though - yuk!) I hope everybody is safe on that cliff edge, I did put an expandable sofa there for your comfort, but nobody seems to have used it. I even put extra cushions on for you all. Oh well, it's there if you need it! I hope Polly's daisy chain isn't any longer tha 5ft3, I've never had a daisy chain as long as I am tall before! Oh, and here's the next bit of story...
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Lulie led Uncle Philip to the front door of the school, explaining that she could use this door today as she was to report to Miss Annersley, but normally the girls used another door. ‘This is really for staff and visitors only,’
‘Well, I’m a visitor, and I need you to show me where to go. Lead on,’ replied Uncle Philip, with an inward smile at Lulie’s sudden seriousness. They entered the school, with its atmosphere of peace and flowers. In the distance there were the faint footsteps of girls as they went to their lessons, but here it was quiet. Lulie led Uncle Philip to a side corridor, ‘This is where the study is,’ she whispered, overawed by the atmosphere, which she’d not noticed before, ‘further down is Miss Dene’s office, she’s the secretary. Then further down there is the staff room and the staff sitting room. We’re not allowed there unless it’s an absolute emergency. Come on, I’ll see if Miss Dene’s in,’ Lulie was leading Uncle Philip towards the door that she had pointed out as Miss Dene’s, when it opened and Miss Wilmot came out. She stopped when she saw Lulie and Uncle Philip, unable to stop her eyes narrowing at the sight
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 8th, 2003, 2:46pm
Thanks Lulie!! Glad you had a good time in London, hope you got everything you needed!
Please can you make your cliffs smaller in future? ;D
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 8th, 2003, 5:14pm
Definitely an 'if looks could kill' moment!  :o
Thanx 8oo  8oo
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 8th, 2003, 5:18pm
Ooohhh! Would never have considered Nancy as a bigot! More please!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by xanthe on Dec 8th, 2003, 5:49pm
Thank you Lulie  ;D

*wonders if she'll manage to learn how to do "swivel hips" as she'd spending so much time on drabble trampolines...*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Carolyn P on Dec 8th, 2003, 6:23pm
Thank-you Lulie, look forward to more of this. Is Nancy really that bigoted that even the sight of Lulie and Philip makes her react?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 8th, 2003, 6:38pm
*best coaching voice*

Swivel hips. Are you landing with your bum on the cross, from standing on the cross. If not, you should. You push forward with your hips, and lean yourself back a little. (Note, don't thrown your shoulders back).

Now, pull hands above your head to stand up, as if to clap, and then miss, so that your shoulders are crooked. If you've stood up straight, then you'll spin easily, and all you have to do is to put your feet towards the other end of the bed, and gracefully sit down.

Easy

Aside from that, I'm looking forward to some more of the Pagans.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 8th, 2003, 6:46pm
*Angel has obviously heard of a totally new definition of the word easy!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 8th, 2003, 6:50pm
*Angel struggled for four terms to learn seat 1/2 to seat, and this method taughter her seat 3/2 to seat in 20 minutes*

Seriously though, if you break down the move, there's three components to successful trampolining:

Good body tension

Good Spatial Awareness

Trusting that you can do the move.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by PatW on Dec 8th, 2003, 7:33pm
That puts paid to me on all three counts then!!   :(
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 8th, 2003, 7:40pm
They're skills you learn/improve. You're not necessarily born with them.

*Goes back to asking for more, and stops yibbling*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 8th, 2003, 9:24pm
Blast from the past! I used to trampoline, and I could do swivel hips. I hated to do front drops though - I was always frightened I would bash my nose on the trampoline!
Answers the pleas for more....
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Uncle Philip deliberately took no notice of Miss Wilmot’s expression, though he did wonder what the pair had done to deserve it. Lulie had said nothing of any staff that disliked her, though one evening she had told him of the other girls bullying her – very much watered down, but he didn’t know that. Lulie, on the other hand, smiled sweetly at Miss Wilmot and said, ‘Good afternoon, Miss Wilmot, is Miss Dene in her office, please?’
Miss Wilmot swallowed her personal feelings, but was unable to keep an edge out of her voice, ‘Good afternoon, Louisa. Yes, Miss Dene is in her office. Have you brought a visitor to us?’
‘This is my uncle, Professor Philip Leonov. Uncle Philip, this is Miss Wilmot, my maths mistress,’
Uncle Philip removed his hat and held out his hand, ‘Very pleased to make your acquaintance, Miss Wilmot,’ he said, his Russian accent rather more marked than usual. He detected the dislike that was coming from the woman, though good manners forbade him to take any notice of it. Lulie, by this time, had noticed the animosity that seemed to be coming from the mistress in waves. She wondered what had caused it. A hasty search of her memory left her devoid of ideas. She had always managed fairly well in maths, though she was no genius, and Miss Wilmot had always been pleasant to her. With a sinking heart Lulie wondered what had happened in her absence. She knew that Miss Annersley wouldn’t wait until her return to put any of Con’s plans into action, and hoped that it wasn’t that which was making Miss Wilmot so…unpleasant.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 8th, 2003, 9:27pm
End of term hi-jinks!!! Hurray! *puts on pink fluffy tiara and goes off to put itching powder in Matron's bloomers*
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At this point Miss Dene came, unwittingly, to the rescue. She had heard the voices in the corridor and decided to come out to investigate. She, who knew all about events, saw the glint in Miss Wilmot’s eye, and the distress in Lulie’s and decided to act straight away. ‘Miss Wilmot, I hoped I’d catch you,’ she said, ‘I almost forgot to ask. Will you be able to go to St Mildred’s straight away, instead of Kaffee und Kuchen? Miss Wilson has just rung up with an urgent message, and I was wondering if you’d be able to give her the reply?’
‘Yes, of course, Miss Dene,’ replied Miss Wilmot, unsuspectingly. She followed Miss Dene back into the office, where the school secretary hastily scribbled a note to Miss Wilson, outlining the events she had just seen and heard and why she seemed to be sending Nancy on a pointless errand, and gave it to Miss Wilmot, together with a stationary catalogue, which formed part of the cover-up. Nancy trotted off, and Rosalie turned to the other two. ‘Lulie, dear, so you’re back. You are earlier than we expected,’
‘Yes, Miss Dene, we got an earlier flight. Uncle Philip did try to telephone, but the phone lines were down somewhere and so we couldn’t get through. This is Uncle Philip, by the way, I mean, Professor Leonov,’
Miss Dene smiled at the girl’s confusion and invited the pair into her office. ‘I wish to see Miss Annersley,’ announced Uncle Philip, while Miss Dene recorded Lulie’s return in the book dedicated to that purpose. Miss Dene, usually so composed, almost dropped her pen at the tone in his voice. However, she soon recovered herself. ‘I’m afraid Miss Annersley is on the telephone at present,’ she replied, ‘But if you’d like to make an appointment to see her, I do have a copy of her diary here,’
‘I’m only here for a couple of days, so it is rather urgent,’ replied Uncle Philip, slightly irritated, as he was used to getting his own way at his university. Before Miss Dene could reply, however, Miss Annersley herself came into the room. ‘Ah, Lulie, you’re back,’ she said, with a smile at her newest pupil, ‘and your uncle as well. Did you both have a good journey?’
Lulie replied to the pleasantries, and was soon dismissed to Matron to unpack. Uncle Philip’s eyes widened when his niece bobbed a curtsey before leaving the room. He had no idea of the traditions of the school. He, like Miss Dene, was very good at recovering from mild shocks and turned back to the headmistress. ‘I understand that I need to make an appointment to see you, Miss Annersley. However, I am only here until Wednesday and therefore time is of the essence. It is quite urgent that we speak together,’
Repressing the urge to raise her eyebrows, Miss Annersley said quietly, ‘I am free for half an hour now, Professor Leonov, if you’d care to come into my study,’
Settled in the study, Miss Annersley asked in her usual quiet way, ‘So what is the problem, Professor?’
‘It’s about my niece, and the problems that have happen in the school. She told me something of them after her mother’s funeral, though I suspect that she held a lot of the details back. Also I noticed for myself that some of your mistresses are not as good at hiding their feelings as you may think they are. Louisa and I met with one before encountering your secretary and, if I may speak plainly, we both noticed the waves of hate that were coming off her. I feel that your secretary noticed it also, and can I commend her cool headed way of dealing with it?’
‘Thank you, Professor,’ replied Miss Annersley graciously, wondering what had happened, and hoped she wouldn’t have to deal with it too seriously.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Dec 8th, 2003, 9:29pm
Yay! Thank you Lulie.

More soon i hope!  :)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 8th, 2003, 9:30pm
Oh dear, I don't like this Miss Wilmot - can't Kathie knock some sense into her?
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 8th, 2003, 9:31pm
SQUEEEEEEEE!

I love the subtlety of the confrontation, and the way that this is developing.

As for front drops (Mentioning trampolining is the fastest way to get me to go into "full scale bore" mode). I teach them so that if you do it wrong, you go off the trampoline - it focuses brilliantly. Admittedly, this only comes when the student has a basic grasp of what is required. I go for the 'give students some backbone' model - spineless jellyfish is the fastest way to have an accident. And that's multi-level metaphor.

*Angel is seriously contemplating a trampolining at the CS thread, under SCS looking at the way it's developed through the years*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 8th, 2003, 9:38pm
I'm not liking the way that Nancy is turning out either! She just happens like that. *looks round for Moros, who is quivering under the bed, guilty at what he has done to Nancy* I'll have to see if Kathie can do something. I hope so! Here's one last little bit to keep you going while I'm in the bath.
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Uncle Philip, with no idea of the schoolgirl code of honour, told Miss Annersley exactly what Lulie had told him one night, when he’d had to go and comfort the girl’s nightmares. He also told her exactly what had happened in the entrance hall. Miss Annersley was surprised. She was fully aware of Nancy’s feelings towards the situation, but hadn’t expected her, indeed any of her staff, to show such bigoted behaviour in front of a pupil or her guardian. She didn’t say anything about it, at that moment. Instead she told Uncle Philip of the Board and staff meetings that had been held, and their outcomes. Uncle Philip listened carefully, his hands steepled in front of him. ‘I think I may be able to help you with some of that,’ he said, when Miss Annersley had finished.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 8th, 2003, 9:46pm

on 12/08/03 at 21:30:57, Rachael P wrote:
Oh dear, I don't like this Miss Wilmot - can't Kathie knock some sense into her?


Probably not. I don't think, in this story, Nancy will let herself be influenced by anyone younger. I suggest someone like Madge would be the only person who could get her to be flexible.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lisa_T on Dec 8th, 2003, 10:05pm
Ooooooh, more, Lulie!

On the subject of trampolining (which i loved- not that I did much) I never had probs with the front drop. The one I found difficult was the back drop. I think the move i hated most was front- half turn-back-stand- sit. Eek! I'd love to take it up again, but I wanted to go with friends and none of them wanted to come with me! *howls*

Do you think Rachael would let us have a trampoline at the Gathering? *interested*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 8th, 2003, 10:12pm
Gathering?

Well, if it's anywhere near a sports hall, we could always book a trampoline.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by xanthe on Dec 8th, 2003, 10:18pm
Thank you for the story Lulie  ;D

[on the subject of trampolining: I could front drop... I could back drop...  my somersaults were okayish... but I could not, for the life of me, do swivel hips...  and then I got banned from trampolining (due to damage to my back, I didn't set fire to a PE teacher or anything!) and so now I probably couldn't manage a pike jump...]
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by PatW on Dec 8th, 2003, 10:18pm
[quote author=Angel of the North link=board=drabbles;num=1070072898;start=100#102 date=12/08/03 at 22:12:16]Gathering?
quote]
Have you missed this, Angel?!  We are planning to meet up at Rachael's house on march 6th for the weekend, and have a real CS do!  Have a look at the off topic threads for details.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 8th, 2003, 10:20pm
*Wibble*

Nobody told me, and as I've observed on other threads, I don't tend to post outside this board
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Carolyn P on Dec 8th, 2003, 10:42pm
Wonderful stuff Lulie, and I love the way the story is developing, Rosalie's handling of nancy was wonderful, right down to the fake letter.

Hope to see more soon.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 8th, 2003, 11:21pm
Please post more soon Lulie!!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 9th, 2003, 2:29am
More soon please Lulie!! Surely you can't still be in the bath? :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:07am
*Lulie gets out of bath, looking like an anaemic raisin and goes to look for moisturiser*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:29am
Somebody really needs to remind me that 12 hour baths aren't the thing for great beauty - even when it is asses milk!
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‘As you may or may not know, I am a Professor of Alternative Religion. What that means in plain English is that I specialise in many non Christian religions, including Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Paganism, as well as being a practising Druid. I certainly offer to educate your girls in some of the main points of various religions, though it is up to you and your Board whether you accept that offer. I can take a leave of absence from the university to do it, especially as I have rather a lot of time owing to me, and very little teaching this term, being mainly based in research.’
Miss Annersley was rather taken aback at the offer, and for once she showed it. Uncle Philip rose to his feet, ‘Obviously I won’t expect an answer straight away, but I’ll leave you to think about it and discuss it with whoever you need to. I’ll come and see you tomorrow afternoon, if you are free?’
‘Come at sixteen hours,’ replied Miss Annersley, rather dazed still, ‘We can have Kaffee while we discuss it.’
With no thought as to his niece’s reaction, Uncle Philip strode out of the school and along the Platz to the hotel, where he had reserved a room until Wednesday.
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Before you all wail at me, this is a necessary bridge. Nancy is going to make another appearance soon, if Moros allows it.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:40am
Yah-Boo to Plot Bunnies the world over  :P :P
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Over in the staff sitting room at St Mildred’s, Miss Wilson sat with a silent Miss Wilmot and pondered what she should do next. Inwardly she was rather horrified over Nancy’s reaction to the mere sight of Lulie. Nancy herself, while still not agreeing with the proposed changes in the school, was rather ashamed that she could respond in such a way to a pupil. ‘And I’m sure she knows it as well,’ thought Nancy, staring into her cup of coffee, ‘her face said it all, I know it did.’
Finally she looked up to Miss Wilson, ‘Nell, I…’ suddenly Nancy put her cup down and burst into tears.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by xanthe on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:54am
*makes funny choky-spluttery-falling of cliff noise*

more PLEASE Lulie (allowing for the shoulder, evidently)
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 9th, 2003, 9:50am
I think that's probably the best thing she could have done, especially in Nell's company

If Nancy feels so strongly about this whole issue she may also have latent resentment about the Catholic church, in which case Nell should be a good person to talk to .......... could be an interesting conversation

With respect to trampolining - I am not near any sports hall and "sadly", there wouldn't be room on patio for trampoline either! And don't even think about inside - old, low ceilings - ouch! Virtual trampolining anyone?

AotN - please don't "wibble", anyone is very welcome to attend the Gathering, we just think it's so well broadcast now that everyone should know but you probably wouldn't unless you'd been on the Completely Off Topic Board
(So you never saw the thread on here entitled Sex at the CS?  ;))
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Dec 9th, 2003, 9:54am
More soon i hope Lulie!

*sits to await next installment*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 9th, 2003, 11:07am
Lulie, the little bridges are what brings the whole story together.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Carolyn P on Dec 9th, 2003, 12:57pm

on 12/09/03 at 09:50:27, Rachael P wrote:
(So you never saw the thread on here entitled Sex at the CS?  ;))


I'm pretty sure that was before Angel joined us. It was before the big delete and wouldn't have been kept I don't think.

Angel, it was just an attention grabber to suggest the meet up.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lisa_T on Dec 9th, 2003, 1:23pm
AND it worked! And the follow up- Xanthe's, was it? That was called Sex at the CS too IIRC.

*giggling*
More, Lulie!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 9th, 2003, 3:23pm
Thanks for the info.

I love the way that you're portraying the problems that people have with paganism, particularly in these days pre-liberation in the sixties, when vatican II and subsequent encyclicals have explained the idea of salvation outside of the church.

Wonderful.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 9th, 2003, 7:03pm
Lulie, please let Nell sort Nancy out!!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 9th, 2003, 7:48pm
Miss Wilson hurried across the room to her colleague and friend, and put her arms round her shoulders. ‘Nancy, what is it? Come on, sweetheart, you can tell me.’
Nancy sobbed on, though trying to control herself, ‘I’m such a horrible person,’ she wailed, ‘I’ve allowed my personal feelings to overtake my professional ones in front of a pupil. What am I going to do?’
Miss Wilson was in a quandary. This was the time for her to try and stop Nancy from leaving the school, but how could she put it tactfully? For once, plain speaking wouldn’t work on the distraught woman, and Miss Wilson knew she wasn’t very good at gentle words. However there was nobody around to do it for her, so Miss Wilson mentally shook herself, send up a quick prayer for help and tried her best.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Chloe on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:19pm
Yay thank you Lulie, I hope there's more to come soon!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:26pm
well my prayers were answered. thank you,
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:45pm
Ooh, nice big emotional scene coming up me thinks! Hurrah!
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:47pm
*beams*
Thank you Lulie....... :-*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by xanthe on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:49pm
*curls up happily on the sofa to wait for some more*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Carolyn P on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:51pm
Bill instead of Hilda, woah, interrrrrrresting.

Looking forward to seeing how she sorts the situation out. I think she will handle it as well as Hilda, although very differently.

Bill doesn't seem to get much credit for what appears to be a very strong personality. I know that I always have trouble including her and find it very difficult to develop strong storylines for her, but think she is a wonderful character.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by LulieCat on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:53pm
‘Nancy, Nancy, don’t take on so,’ she said, knowing it sounded a bit lame, ‘You’re only human and sometimes things take us by surprise, however professional you try to be. I know, I’ve been there.’
‘But you’ve never tried to hurt one of your pupils. Somebody you rather liked until you found out something that didn’t quite fit into your way of thinking. You weren’t close-minded. You tried to see things from her point of view. I didn’t care. I was afraid of how things would change and instead of trying to adapt to those changes, I held out and now look where it’s got me. I’ve handed in my resignation to Miss Annersley and even my best friend doesn’t want to know me now. I’ve turned into a nasty twisted bigoted old woman, something I always dreaded becoming.’
‘That’s ridiculous!’ snapped Miss Wilson, ‘Kathie will be your friend, whether you think the same way or not. She is willing to give these new changes a chance and therefore she is willing to accept that not everybody will share her eagerness for new things. As for your being bitter and bigoted, the first steps to remedying that is to recognise that it is happening, so you can take steps to nip it in the bud before it gets any worse.’
‘Are you so sure? Kathie has hardly spoken to me since we had the staff meeting, and then she’s been far too polite for friendship.’
‘Kathie’s probably had a shock, you two have been so close and shared everything, including personal viewpoints. It comes as a bit of a blow when something so big comes between you.’
‘So what am I going to do to put it all right, Nell?’

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I've re-written this about four times this evening, and this is the best I could get it. I may try again tomorrow, and see if I am any more satisfied. I hope you enjoy it for what it is. I personally don't feel 100% happy with it, but you may be.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by xanthe on Dec 9th, 2003, 8:58pm
*gets up off the sofa to offer Lulie a huggle*

thank you, that was really good  :-*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 9th, 2003, 9:02pm
Is there anything particular you're not happy with? If so, you may be able to work on that. If not, trying to write the next scene and then go back and fix this one to make it fit better with the rest.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Vikki on Dec 9th, 2003, 9:12pm
*hugs Lulie too!*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Rachael P on Dec 9th, 2003, 10:32pm
I think you're doing just fine, Lulie and I'm glad that Nell is on the case - she's a different style from Hilda but I definitely think she can be just as effective and yes, she can use gentle words!! When need be!
(not that I'm biased or anything!)
I also think you're maybe projecting your worries about how to write this scene on to Nell where she feels what she's saying is lame? That sounds a little like the author speaking cos you're not quite happy with it (tell me to butt out if I'm wrong) I don't think it is lame - it's a very reasonable response, especially from Nell. Her views will be very important and should help Nancy - after all the Catholics are a minority in the school .... so she must have some empathy and/or understanding

Nancy is being very hard on herself - I don't think she's being as nasty and bigoted as she thinks she is - all we've actually seen is a narrowing of the eyes, an edge to her voice and a glint in her eye .... I reckon these could have been subconscious rather than an active desire to hurt Lulie ... it's not good but it's not that bad and already she recognises that she's got a big problem and is seeking help! She'll come through and be all the stronger for it ...

*has every confidence in both LulieCat and Nancy*
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Polly on Dec 9th, 2003, 10:42pm
Yay for Lulie!!! ;D ;D ;D
But am I going to need lots of tissues (?), cos I am going through mine v quickly as have horrid cold, and may (if story requires it) have to nip to shops for more!!
Bigotry in the staffroom is interesting as it happens all the time, usually between subjects rather than with religion - at least in the non-religious schools I have been in. Can't wait to see what happens next.  8oo


OK - can't spell (at this time of night anyway!) and have just noticed that I now have 2 stars!!!  8oo   8oo
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Angel of the North on Dec 9th, 2003, 10:43pm
Joins in the hugging session.

That was lovely
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by Lesley on Dec 9th, 2003, 11:29pm
Thank you Lulie - now waiting for more - interesting to see Nell deal with this.
Title: Re: The Chalet School and a Pagan ~ part three
Post by KB on Dec 9th, 2003, 11:52pm
*also comes over to join in the hug, if I'm not already there*


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