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(Message started by: Richenda on Sep 23rd, 2003, 5:09pm)

Title: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 23rd, 2003, 5:09pm
I wanted to have a go at my first drabble - I've written about 2,500 words so far, so here's a bit to start you off. If you like it, I'll post more!

It's set after Joey & Co and alongside Ruey - I've taken a bit of artistic licence, as you'll see!! I've an idea on where I want to take it, so here goes:


Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 23rd, 2003, 5:10pm
Chapter 1 – A newcomer to the Gornetz Platz

Kathie Ferrars, form mistress of Vb at the Chalet School, was rambling alone on the Gornetz Platz. Term was due to begin in just two days, and the young mistress was enjoying a few last moments of peace on a beautiful sunlit afternoon in early September.

She made a trig and trim figure, in her neat rambling outfit and sturdy walking shoes. Not pretty, Kathie was very attractive in her sunny outlook and neat appearance. Her ready smile made her many friends, and she was a well know figure on the Platz.

As she walked past Freudesheim, the Swiss home of the Maynard family, Kathie gave a wave – although she couldn’t see any movement, there was always a chance that with an extended family the size of the Maynards, someone was looking out of one of the many pretty windows.

The Maynard family were mainstays of the Chalet School, with Jo Maynard the first ever pupil, and her two elder triplet daughters now entering form Va. Margot would remain with her in Vb. Len, Con and Margot had been in Inter V during Kathie’s first year at the school, and she always thought of her ‘first’ form with affection.

Her musings on the two years she’d spent at the Chalet School led Kathie to the Auberge – after smilingly watching some children of the few tourists visiting the Platz experimenting with the echos, she politely asked the kellnerin of the inn for some coffee and a cream cake. Her walk had worked up a good appetite, and she would miss the Kaffee und Kuchen laid on for all the staff who were not on escort duty.

After finishing her light afternoon meal, Kathie began to stroll back to the Chalet. The summer days were still long, although darkness was beginning to fall earlier as the autumn drew in. The mistress was experienced enough to know however, that she had plenty of time to get back to the school.

Lost in her thoughts and plans for the coming term, Kathie didn’t notice, until too late, a pair of feet lying partially across her path. She tripped over them, and holding out her hands to break her fall, she felt a sharp pain in her wrist.

The figure jumped up. “I’m so terribly terribly sorry” a voice said in hesitant German. “I had no idea that this was a path. I felt rather warm in the sun, so wanted to rest before walking home”.

Despite the discomfort in her wrist, Kathie noticed that the owner of the voice was not a local, yet was referring to going ‘home’. She also noticed that the voice’s owner was  a pleasant looking man of her own age.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Chloe on Sep 23rd, 2003, 5:24pm
Please carry this on so we can read it i like it :)

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Carolyn P on Sep 23rd, 2003, 6:10pm
Hmm, Interesting. I hope it's not a doctor, although who else I can't imagine. I presume this gentleman is the romance of the title?

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Lesley on Sep 23rd, 2003, 7:04pm
Like it - More please!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Vikki on Sep 23rd, 2003, 10:36pm
Please post more! ;D

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Esmeralda on Sep 23rd, 2003, 10:47pm
I would like to see more - very refreshing to read a story with a non maynard lead character.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Rachel on Sep 23rd, 2003, 11:04pm

on 09/23/03 at 22:47:21, Esmeralda wrote:
I would like to see more - very refreshing to read a story with a non maynard lead character.


Give it time! Those Maynards have a habit of infiltrating every story ever written!

Rachel ~ wonders if Joey will ever learn the art of butting out

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by KB on Sep 23rd, 2003, 11:08pm
In a word - no.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by LitteredHearts on Sep 23rd, 2003, 11:27pm
Aw, no-one loves Joey! I still love you, Auntie Jo! But carry on the story, this sounds great so far! I wish I had the confidence to post a drabble. The Two Bit story is as far as I'm going right now!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Vikki on Sep 23rd, 2003, 11:46pm
It took me a while to pluck up the courage to post a serious drabble. Somehow, letting people read something you've written makes you feel vulnerable!


Oh, and before I forget, more story please!!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 24th, 2003, 8:51am
Thank you ladies!!

Here's the next little bit for you.................there are a few twists and turns to come!!


Kathie addressed him in English, as she suspected would be his language of choice. “Oh it’s absolutely fine – I should have been watching where I was going instead of daydreaming!”. She held out her uninjured hand in introduction “Kathie Ferrars – nice to meet you. Are you holidaying at the platz?”
The stranger thrust out his hand “Oh you’re English!! Robert Maynard – delighted. I’m actually staying with my cousin who lives further along here.”

Kathie laughed. “Then you must be staying at Freudesheim – I know Jo and Jack well. Not a relaxing holiday for you with all the brood at home!!”
Robert shook his head. “Oh it’s not a holiday. I was looking for a real change in my life. I met up with Jack several months ago when he was over in England on business. We haven’t been particularly close over the years, but I mentioned that I was looking for a new position, and there was one coming up here. I applied, and got the job. I’m really looking forward to getting my teeth into a new challenge. How do you know Jack and Jo?”

The two of them began to walk slowly back towards the school and Freudesheim.  Kathie told him about her work at the school, and the tales that his triplet second cousins had got up to.  He told of his travels around Europe, and his desire to settle in the mountains of Switzerland. They parted at the gate to Freudesheim with a warm handshake and wishes of luck for the future.

Kathie walked back to the school deep in thought. Robert had seemed delightful – an intelligent man, warm and kind. She hoped that she would see more of him during the term.




Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Ray on Sep 24th, 2003, 9:04am
Interesting - very interesting :)

Looking forward to seeing more of this.

Ray *intreagued*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Rachael P on Sep 24th, 2003, 9:05am
More, please!!

Good for Robert, getting rid of that hideous Lydia!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by KB on Sep 24th, 2003, 9:20am
*whispers* Only problem being that Bob Maynard died during the war.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 24th, 2003, 9:23am
It's his COUSIN though - not his brother!!!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by KB on Sep 24th, 2003, 9:25am
I realise that, Richenda. I was actually pointing it out to Rachael.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 24th, 2003, 9:31am
Oh I see! Many apologies (grovel grovel)
:-[

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Jennie on Sep 24th, 2003, 10:42am
Don't grovel, Richenda, post some more instead. Please don't let Jo interfere at all, not even a little, teensy tiny smidgeon of butting-in. Pleeeeeease!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 24th, 2003, 10:48am
OK here's some more - I don't want to post too much at once, otherwise I'll have to hurry up the rest of the story!!

Chapter 2 – The Staff relax
On arrival in the staff room, her good friend and colleague Nancy Wilmot pounced on her. “Kathie!!” she exclaimed delightedly “Good summer?” Kathie grinned with affection “When did you get here?! I arrived about a week ago – I’ve been helping with some errands and getting ahead of myself with lesson plans. I thought you’d be on escort duty?”
“Oh I need to go to Interlaken to get that tooth of mine looked at, so thought I’d come over earlier rather than take some time out during term. Can’t say I’m looking forward to it, but at least they can fit me in tomorrow. So, tell me the hanes. Have you see Joey?”
“I haven’t seen Joey yet, BUT I have met a new member of the Maynard clan” Kathie said wickedly
“Oh goodness!!” exclaimed Nancy “Joey hasn’t had yet another baby has she?!”
“Well, not yet” laughed her friend “But it wouldn’t surprise me at all! No, this member of the Maynard family is a cousin of Jack’s”
“And by the rosy tint in your cheeks do I detect that this cousin is a male and rather pleasant?” teased Nancy with a wicked glint in her eye.
Kathie blushed furiously. Having studied at an all-girls college and being submersed into the Chalet School world immediately on graduation, her interaction with the male species was limited to friend’s husbands. Nancy saw her discomfort and sought to console her friend “Oh Kathie, I was only teasing you. Tell me all about him.”
“Well, he’s recently moved to Switzerland, and is going to be starting a new job up here – as Jack mentioned it to him, I’m assuming that he’ll be working up at the San. He was very interesting and kind – despite causing me some pain!” she held out her bruised wrist for inspection. At that moment, the bell for Abendessen rang, and the two young mistresses went to join their staff colleagues for the evening meal.

The pupils of the Chalet School would have been surprised at the girlish laughter and humour generated at the staff table, not to mention the noise of their chatter. The staff as a whole got on very well and were eager to catch up with the latest news from both home and the Platz.
Miss Wilson, co-head of the Chalet School had come up from St Mildreds the fininshing branch of the school to go over several pieces of administration with Miss Annersley – head of the school proper. “Bill” was in high regard with the other members of the staff. A tall, striking woman, her outstanding feature was her pure white hair which contrasted to her youthful looks. Bill had remained on the Platz for the summer, catching up with the many old girls and mistresses who had  settled in the area.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Kathryn on Sep 24th, 2003, 10:51am
Pleeeease keep Joey out of it. It is someone else's turn to be in the limelight.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 24th, 2003, 10:59am
Joey who?!  ::)

She does come into it soon, but she won't be butting in. No way.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Jennie on Sep 24th, 2003, 11:03am
Three cheers for Rchenda, an almost Jo-free drabble.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 24th, 2003, 1:59pm
still more introductory stuff:

On this particular evening, Bill was in an impish mood. She had some news of a popular old girl’s summer wedding, and was refusing to give anything but minor details. As Bill led the way, the other mistresses made their way in disgust to the staff room where the doyenne of the staff Mlle Lachenais was serving her nectar like coffee. Nancy and Kathie lit their cigarettes and settled in for an evening of relaxation – tomorrow would be a long day, ensuring everything was ready for the girls’ arrival. Rosalie Dene, secretary to the school gulped her coffee down quickly before heading back to the Head’s study where work was continuing.

One of the maid’s entered the staff room, and called Miss Wilson out of the room. A while later, she re-entered the room with an amused expression. “Oh my” she said, eyes dancing “Do I have some news for you all!” Mlle Lachenais gasped in horror “But mon cheri – your language!”
“Never mind her language – what’s the news!” piped up Kathie ‘Mops’ Robertson, newly arrived to head up the brand new kindergarten. She blushed slightly – a former Chalet girl herself, she was still finding it slightly strange to be part of the staff room jollity!

But Bill was determined to tease her colleagues as long as possible. She gathered up her belongings and announced her intention to depart to St Mildreds, the school’s finishing branch. She did poke her head back round the corner of the door and blandly state “Oh, and Jack and Joey seem to adopted 3 waifs and strays over the summer – one of whom’s in your form Kathie” before disappearing again – the other mistresses could hear her chuckling away down the corridor.

Nancy Wilmot gasped in amazement “I don’t know how Joey does it you know. She always was one for picking up family members left right and centre!”
Kathie nodded “I know something about this – Robert” she blushed charmingly “told me earlier today”. She unveiled the story of how the Richardson children had become the wards of the Maynards during their summer at the Tiern See “Well all the Platz based girls will be arriving tomorrow morning, so we’ll get to meet Ruey then”

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by NickiL on Sep 24th, 2003, 2:16pm
I really, really like this Richenda!

Keep going!!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Kirsty on Sep 24th, 2003, 3:11pm
I'm really enjoying this, Richenda.  And I agree with the others that it's...refreshing not to have a Maynard as the central character ;)

And who got married???  How can you leave it like that?!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Carolyn P on Sep 24th, 2003, 4:22pm
I'm enjoying this too.
I like hearing about the staff. This has always been one of the atractions of the series I think.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Esmeralda on Sep 24th, 2003, 11:45pm
I like the way you've tied this into Joey & Co etc, and I've always liked seeing the staff 'off duty' too. like Carolyn, I think that is one of things that attracts me to the series.

Would like to see more please.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Lisa_T on Sep 24th, 2003, 11:55pm
Ditto. Interesting isnt it how many of these drabbles are staff orientated? Does that mean that we see them as more real than their pupils?

Maybe we should go the whole hog and write 'The Staff of the Chalet School'.

*you'd think I'd have better things to do than think of additional CS titles...*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by KB on Sep 25th, 2003, 2:28am
Perhaps it's because so many of the girl-oriented stories have been done!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 25th, 2003, 9:41am
Thanks for the flowers, as Joey would say!! ;D

Here's some more for you:

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Chapter 3 – A surprise!
Conversation continued – there was a great deal to catch up on, and all the mistresses were looking forward to the forthcoming dedication of the two new chapels. The talk turned to the topic of the annual nativity play. Joan Bertram wondered aloud if Lady Russell, the founder of the school would be providing her usual play. “I don’t think so” said Peggy Burnett, the school games mistress and old girl of the school “When I spoke to Jo, she said Madge was up to her eyes in it at home”.
“Well perhaps Jo herself will write it again” suggested Sharlie Andrews “She has before”
“I certainly will not!” quoth Mrs Maynard herself with a grin as she entered the room to shouts of surprise and joy  “the second twins are starting to teeth if I’m not mistaken AND I have a new story brewing!”
“And what have you done with Phil and Geoff? And tells us all about the Richardsons, and how was the Tiern See?” fired off Nancy Wilmot
“And what are we to do for a play?” added Kathie Ferrars “I’ve volunteered to produce – are we to use an old one?”
“My twins are fast asleep and should stay that way for 3 hours, so you’ve got me til 22. Mlle pour me a cup of your coffee if you’d be so kind, and I’ll tell you all” said Jo as she plumped down into the comfortable chair Joan Bertram pulled up for her.
She filled them in on her family’s hectic summer at the beautiful Tiern See, and had them howling with laughter with the exploits of her own triplets and the young Richardsons.
“And as for the play” she started, with dancing eyes “Well, we’re going to have something very new, and it won’t be written by either myself or Madge!”
“Is another old girl writing us something?” Miss Derwent suggested “I’m sure there must be other equally talented authoresses out there” she finished wickedly.
The others chuckled at Joey’s outraged expression. “Well I’m sure there are, but it’s not an authoress, It’s an author, so put that on your needles and knit it” she concluded smugly.

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Sorry J**y appeared in this bit, but don't worry, she won't be here for long!!!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Jennie on Sep 25th, 2003, 12:13pm
Well, as she's not actually writing the play, perhaps we'll allow her to attend the performance.

Don't tell me, it's Robert who's going to be writing the Nativity play, hmm, lots of opportunities for him to get together with Kathie.

Romance, real live romance.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Rachael P on Sep 25th, 2003, 1:02pm
Thanks for putting me straight that Robert is a cousin, KB! I just got over excited, hoping the other poor man might find a bit of a happiness after his mistake in marrying Lydia - forgot his only escape was by dying!!

Come on Richenda - I'm dying to get to the bit where Robert and Kathie get together ....

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by KB on Sep 25th, 2003, 10:45pm
No worries, Rachael.

And I'm surprised Joey let anyone else, particularly anyone male, into her writing domain!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 26th, 2003, 12:26pm
Despite the coaxings and pleadings of the mistresses, she wouldn’t be drawn further “Well, I WAS going to tell you all about it, but as you’ve been so rude to me, I think I’ll just saunter off to see Hilda. SHE is always pleased to see me”  She gathered her belongings with her nose in the air, but the staffroom door opened and the head herself entered, followed by……Robert Maynard!!

Jo plumped herself back down again “I’m not going to miss this” she muttered under her breath.
“Ladies” announced the head to the startled mistresses “I’d like to introduce you to Robert Maynard – Jack’s cousin. Mr Maynard will be joining us this term. He’s a highly respected actor, who I may add is also an excellent playwright. He’s going to obviously help us with writing and directing the play” she turned to Kathie with a warm smile “I hope you’ll continue with your sterling producing work Kathie.” Kathie nodded open mouthed, until her great friend Nancy poked her in the ribs “O-of course Miss Annersley” she just about managed. Miss Annersley smiled at the young mistress and continued “Mr Maynard will also be helping us with a new undertaking. For some time now, we have been considering drama as a new subject in the curriculum. On the arts side of things we’ve always done very well with our art and music, but Lady Russell and myself felt that we should formalise education on the dramatic arts side. Of course, we’ve always done rather well with our plays, and the St Mildred’s pantomime, but Mr Maynard will be combining these larger events with smaller productions as well as theory lessons and lectures on great plays and stage direction. In conjunction with Miss Yolland, he will also be doing some additional work on set design. We did consider running the classes for Seniors only, but have decided to keep them for all school levels. I’m sure you’ll agree that this is a fascinating new step for us, and we’re very lucky to have Mr Maynard with us.” She looked around at her staff, who were nodding their approval. The lack of a formalised drama course was something they had felt for some time.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Jennie on Sep 26th, 2003, 1:53pm
Excellent, Richenda, this is terrific. Please post some more tonight or tomorrow, as I don't usually get access on Sundays, and I really need something to keep me going.

Please don't let Jo start to interfere, either. You know what she's like, she takes on a life of her own, and alters everything. She seems to be able to control my plot bunny at will.

MORE, PLEASE.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Esmeralda on Sep 26th, 2003, 3:47pm
Oh terrific - and he's NOT a doctor, hurrah.
Actually I'm not so sure that Joey wouldn't step back and give someone else the opportunity to shine, she may be a butter in, but I still think that she's still essentially kind hearted and able to think of other before herself.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Julie on Sep 27th, 2003, 4:06pm
this is really good Richenda

please may we have some more soon  :)

and I've always enjoyed the staff chapters in the books too

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by xanthe on Sep 27th, 2003, 4:15pm
;D *clears her throat and then starts the chant...*  ;D

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Vikki on Sep 28th, 2003, 12:08am
*joins in Xanthe's chanting*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Tassie_Ellen on Sep 28th, 2003, 12:44pm
*seconding - or should that be thirding? - the chant*

I've always loved the staff-room scenes, too - in fact for quite a long time after I read "Problem", my first CS book, I wanted to be a teacher. Well, maybe being a Librarian is somewhat similar - homework questions, anyone?  ;)

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Susan on Sep 28th, 2003, 3:23pm
Richenda I have just read this straight through it is really lovely.

Joining in the chant of more please.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Julie on Sep 28th, 2003, 9:07pm
begins a drumroll in anticipation of the next installment

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 28th, 2003, 9:44pm
Thank you very much! I'm really enjoying writing it. Here's a little bit more for tonight, and I'll do some more tomorrow.

*****************
Robert himself stepped forward with the easy confidence that reminded the assembled body of his cousin Jack “Please call me Robert – it’s a name that runs in the family” he said with a grin towards his relative and hostess. Jo returned the same. “I’m really looking forward to the challenge – I own that I’ve never taught before, so it’s something that’s very new to me as well as to the school, but I’m looking forward to working with you all during the term.”

Jo bounced up with a vim “I’m going to take this gentleman home so you can all talk about him – he’ll be staying with us of course. I’m so glad I didn’t spill the beans – the looks on your faces were priceless!” she said with sheer insouciance. Several of the mistresses felt the urge to slap their friend, but plastered smiles on their faces whilst in front of the Head and the new master! More than one person vowed to tell Mrs Maynard, the mother of 11 and honourary aunt to many more, exactly what she thought of her at a later date! The two Maynards left, followed by the Head, leaving the mistresses of the Chalet School with a LOT to talk about!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Lesley on Sep 28th, 2003, 10:13pm
Nice! I'm really enjoying this - more soon! ;D

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Carolyn P on Sep 28th, 2003, 10:21pm
I'm enjoying this too. Please continue.
I'm finding it wonderful to read after getting wracked with emotion writing The Family.

It is nice to have a good, serious (so far) and happy drabble.

Mind you I enjoy the fun ones as well.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Emma_N on Sep 28th, 2003, 11:28pm
*Emma joining in with the pleas for more*

This is really good Richenda, please please please pot some more of this story soon. No pressure of course!!  ;) ;)

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Sep 30th, 2003, 9:00am
Chapter 4 – The aftermath
There was a momentary pause before the tower of babel started within the staff room.
“Shhhhh Shhhhhhhh” came from Mlle Lachenais “they may not have gone!”
In reply, Sharlie Andrews who was sitting nearest the door jumped up and peeked around the staffroom door “All clear” she said
“SO” said Nancy Wilmot impressively “What do we think – of both having drama at last AND the new teacher!”
Joan Bertram was first to pipe up “Well I think it’s marvellous that we’ve got a drama teacher at last, and I’m sure Mr Maynard will be delightful” she said, primly.
Miss Derwent nodded “I for one am glad that we’ve got this added dimension – I’ve felt it’s an area we’ve lacked slightly in the past – it will be wonderful to get a more solid grounding for the girls”
Miss Moore, one of the senior mistresses also signalled her approval “I don’t think it will mean that half the girls will want to take to the stage, but it should help us give better plays and performances as well as a better feel for some of the great plays. I think it will work really well in conjunction with the head’s lectures in literature.”
“The only thing that concerns me” said Nancy “Is how the girls will react to Mr Maynard himself. After all, he IS rather nice looking and some of the girls like Joan Baker may get rather silly over it”
Kathie Ferrars leapt to the defence of her former pupil “Oh Joan’s calmed down a lot now – she’s not the silly ass she once was” she continued thoughtfully: “No, I think it’s the quieter ones we may need to watch out for – we don’t want silly crushes developing to the detriment of their work”
‘Mops’ Robertson added: “On the other hand, I think it will be good for the girls to have more of an interaction with a male teacher – after all, many of the seniors will be off to University, and they’ll certainly run into the little darlings then!”
The other staff laughed appreciatively – many recalling their own University days. On the whole, they were pleased with the appointment, and all resolved to keep an eye on their own particular form regarding the new teacher.
“Goodness” exclaimed Miss Moore ”It’s past 23!! We’ve been sitting here talking for hours!! Fun starts in earnest tomorrow, so I suggest we get some rest!”
The mistresses jumped up and started to tidy the staffroom. In dribs and drabs they began to head off to their rooms, until only Nancy and Kathie were left in the staffroom. “Stop mooning Kathie” scolded Nancy “You’ve been wiping that table for at least five minutes, and you only spilt coffee on it – not paint!”
Kathie turned round dazedly “Sorry Nancy, did you say something?”
Nancy sighed heavily “Look here. If Mlle Lachenais hadn’t put the fire out, I’d sit you down right here Kathie Ferrars and grill you mercilessly.” As Kathie moved to protest she held her hand up “But, instead, we’re going to go up to your room and you’re going to make me a cup of tea, and we’ll talk there instead. Now, put that cloth down and come along”

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Jennie on Sep 30th, 2003, 9:23am
Terrific, Richenda. I do hope I can see the way this is going.
I love the reaction of all the members of staff who voiced their opinions.

Si, I'll be the first to begin the chant.

More please.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Vikki on Sep 30th, 2003, 1:38pm
*joins in with the, now familiar, chant*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Rachael P on Sep 30th, 2003, 3:00pm
Yes, more please!

*looking forward to ear-wigging on Kathie and Nancy's chat ...*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by NickiL on Sep 30th, 2003, 3:46pm
*chanting*

More please!   ;D

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Carolyn P on Sep 30th, 2003, 8:50pm
*assuming the position*

Ow, knelt on a bit of Lego!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by alicosten on Sep 30th, 2003, 9:52pm
I've never joined in the chanting before despite having been glued to many drabbles so consider yourself to have written a peach of a story that I can't resist. ( I hope that makes sense, it is nearly bedtime.)

So here goes, more morre morrrrrrre please.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Vikki on Sep 30th, 2003, 10:09pm
Yay! another convert, and member of the chanting group!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Lesley on Sep 30th, 2003, 10:29pm
Altogether, one, two, three, MOOOOOORRRRREEEEE!
(Please!)

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Ray on Sep 30th, 2003, 11:00pm
*joining in with vim and vigour*

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Ray *with apogies to Rachel!*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Vikki on Sep 30th, 2003, 11:45pm
*decides that Ray and Rachel both obviously have too much free time!*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Esmeralda on Oct 1st, 2003, 1:09am
Definitely more please Richenda, it's nice to see a staff  romance developing in the spotlight, so to speak, instead of being mentioned in passing as was the case ith EBD

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Susan on Oct 1st, 2003, 1:15am
Another plea for 'More please'

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Lisa_T on Oct 1st, 2003, 3:11am
*Asking for more in as polite and discreet a manner possible, in direct contrast to the yelling rabble above. Your ears must be ringing- in fact, I think they've given me tinnitus...

departs shaking head. At least I have hearing aids! ;D*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Susan on Oct 1st, 2003, 2:28pm
amother discreet plea for more!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Oct 3rd, 2003, 8:51am
A little bit more - I'm running out of what I've written already, so looks like a busy weekend for me!!

Kathie did as she was told, and the two mistresses made their way over to the staff wing. As Kathie prepared the tea, the two of the giggled as they reminisced about a former mistress, Biddy O’Ryan as she was then, who had added to the legends of the school by covering herself in blackleading on a quest for milk in the kitchens.
“Since then, I’ve always made sure I keep a tin of milk in my room” chuckled Kathie “I’m not going to incur the wrath of Karen! Still,” she continued pensively “it’s hard to believe that Biddy’s the proud mamma of twins now. Time passes so quickly”
Nancy threw a cushion at her “Oh yes Grandmamma, shall I wheel you in your bathchair?”
Kathie grabbed the cushion “Less of that Miss Wilmot if you please, remember I’m FAR younger than your own good self!”
When the tea was made, they settled down for a catch up. “So” said Nancy “How do you REALLY feel about Robert joining the Chalet School?”
Kathie sighed heavily “I really don’t know Nancy. On a personal level, I’ll own that I did like him when I met him earlier today, and I did hope to see more of him to get to know him better. But I just assumed that he’d be working at the San, and we’d see as much of him as we do Dr Graves and Dr Peters. I have to say it’s a bit of a shock to know that we’re going to see him every day. And with the play this term, it seems as though we’re going to be thrown together quite a bit – and I’m not sure how I feel about that. Professionally, well it’s a concern as I have Vb this term – there are some young demons in that form, and also some very shy girls, I just don’t want a male teacher upsetting them – their feelings are developing so much at that age”
Nancy nodded seriously “I can understand your professional concerns – I think we all have them. But on a personal level, I think that you’re just feeling a little bit pressured. Just relax, and treat him as you would any other teacher. I think that you DO like him, and who knows what may happen, but it’s important that you start off on the right foot.” She glanced at her watch “Heavens, it’s past midnight. Lucky fruhstuck isn’t until 8 tomorrow. Now, you get some sleep young Kathie and put that man out of your head!”
She turned tail, and made her way back to her own room, leaving Kathie to spend a restless night thinking over her day.

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Oct 3rd, 2003, 9:40am
A quick survey for you - I always thought it was Kathie Ferrars rather than Kathy, but having read Trials last night it's down as Kathy!!

Which should it be? Or in true EBD style, did it change?

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by PatW on Oct 3rd, 2003, 10:32am
I think it changed!  I'm using Kathie in mine!!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Oct 3rd, 2003, 10:40am
Thank you!! I'll stick to Kathie - Kathy Ferrars seems like a completely different person to Kathie Ferrars!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Lisa_T on Oct 3rd, 2003, 12:32pm
I always use Kathie myself, on the principle that that is how she's introduced in New Mistress.

When  can we have more?

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Lesley on Oct 3rd, 2003, 3:43pm
Yes it does change - another EBDism! I'm using Kathie in my drabble as well. This is really good Richenda - keep going - intrigued to know what's going to happen!

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Richenda on Oct 4th, 2003, 2:57pm
Chapter 5 – The school arrives

The next morning dawned bright and sunny on the Gornetz Platz. An informal breakfast for the mistresses was served, and a very sleepy Kathie just about made it downstairs on time. She was thankful that she’d prepared her work for the first few days in advance, as it meant she had a lighter load of tasks, and would be able to rest later in the afternoon.
The Head presided over the table, and said a short grace, after which the mistresses began their meal of coffee and rolls. There was quiet chatter between them as they discussed plans for the day.
“What time are the local girls due Rosalie?” Nancy asked the school secretary. It was a school tradition that girls who were living on the Platz came to the school early to get themselves unpacked and organised before the main body of girls arrived later in the day.
“Well Joey said she’d send her three…I mean four, over at 9 o’clock, then she’s taking the first twins over to St Nicholas to settle them in there. Not sure about the others, but they know the drill now. The coaches are due at 18:30 as far as I know. I’ve got all the full form lists and details on the new girls, so if you want to pop to my office I shall dish them out to you.” And with that, she left to return to her never ending pile of correspondence.
Miss Annersley rose, ready to leave the table “Kathie, would you be so kind as to join me in my study when you have finished your meal?”
As she walked away, Nancy looked quizzically at her friend who shrugged her shoulders. She had no idea why the Head wished to see her – it wasn’t usual at the stage of the term to have a formal meeting with Miss Annersley. As she drained her coffee, she asked Nancy “Do I look presentable?”. After she received an answer to the affirmative, she made her way from the Speisesaal to the Head’s private study. On entering, she found the head sat behind her desk, going over some papers.
“Ahh Kathie, thank you for coming so quickly. I just wanted to go over a few arrangements regarding the play, and as producer I wanted to make sure you were completely comfortable with it all. I hope you don’t think that by employing Mr Maynard we are casting aspersions on your own sterling work on the play – far from it, in fact the success of our most recent plays have made the board very keen to expand this area, so it’s thanks to you that we have this new area.” Kathie stammered her thanks for the approval from her headmistress, and Miss Annersley smiled at the junior mistress. “Not at all Kathie – I pride myself on giving my staff praise when it is due, and it most certainly is in this case. In terms of this year’s play, Mr Maynard has copies of all the plays we’ve used in the past, and he plans to read them thoroughly first to gain an understanding of the style and messages we like – he has quite some reading to get through! He tells me he aims to have his play completed prior to half term, and has asked if you would be available at half term to review the lay itself and to begin to consider castings – this of course is your area of expertise. I’ve agreed to release you from half term duties, so I’m afraid you will miss out on the expeditions, but instead I will ensure you get the preceding weekend free to make up for it. Does that fit with you Kathie?”
Kathie nodded her head “Of course Miss Annersley – I’m looking forward to reading the play – it must be so difficult to come up with something so really original. I’ll help out to the best of my ability.”
“Of that I had no doubt Kathie. Now, I’m sure you have plenty to do today, so off you go. Thank you once again”.
I've had quite a productive afternoon on this, so feel justified whacking on a hefty slab of new bits:

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Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Chloe on Oct 4th, 2003, 6:11pm
Yay more soon please :) :)

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Vikki on Oct 5th, 2003, 3:06am
*agreeing with Chloe!*

Title: Re: A romance for Kathie
Post by Esmeralda on Oct 5th, 2003, 4:38pm
Glad to see that Kathie is going to get to spend lots of time with Robert - but Miss Annersley didn't exactly give her a choice did she?

*Also hoping to see more soon



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