e administrative offices of the Federated
Airways. It was here that Jane and Sue were to go to school before they
went into active service.
Miss Comstock led them through the waiting room, into the
administration building and down to a new, one-story wing which had
just been completed. Drawing a key from a pocket, she unlocked the door
and turned to the girls.
"This new wing was built especially for the stewardess service. There
is a classroom, a complete kitchen and commissary, lockers, lounging
room and shower. I'm sure you'll like it."
Jane stepped into the lounging room. It was delightfully furnished in
wicker and the walls were a soft grey with rose-colored drapes at the
full-length windows which looked out upon the field.
The commissary, lined with cupboards for the storage of supplies, was
in silver and blue, and arranged to gladden the heart of any girl. The
sinks were of stainless steel and the large tables at which the lunches
would be prepared were of a similar material.
They went on to the classroom, which reminded Jane of a similar room
she had attended so many times at Good Samaritan. A score of study
chairs were in the room and one whole wall was given over to a
blackboard while on another wall was complete map of the entire
Federated Airways system.
"We'll have our first class right now," said Miss Comstock, "since I
want to give you instructions on obtaining rooms in Cheyenne."
The girls sat down, Sue, Alice and Grace grouped around Jane.
"As you know, headquarters of the stewardess service will be here,"
went on Miss Comstock, "and you are to regard Cheyenne as your home. It
will be necessary for you to find suitable rooms and you will be
required to pay for these out of your regular salary. However, when you
are at the other end of your trip, the line will see that you are
properly domiciled."
She paused for a moment as she picked up a sheet of paper from her
desk.
"I have made a survey of rooms in Cheyenne," she continued, "and have
approved all of the rooms listed below. They are in excellent homes,
the rates are reasonable and I am sure you will find any of them
pleasant. I want you to take the remainder of the day to locate your
rooms and see something of Cheyenne. We'll start actual classwork
tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. Now, if you will consult me
individually, I will make room recommendations. Cars owned by the line
will take you into the city."
Jane turned toward
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