tudy is sometimes given to the close examination of the score
card for the housekeeper. The points discussed include not only the
technique of the kitchen, but the character that lies behind all
efficiency and the training for making the most of native endowments.

Why, then, if the Country Girl wishes to become efficient, should she
not have a "score card" of her own? At any rate it may be an incitement
to her conscience, and perhaps it may give some suggestions for her
life-plan.

The Country Girl's Score Card given here is not to be taken as in any
way final. Let it be thought of as suggestive only.

THE COUNTRY GIRL'S SCORE CARD

_Character_

Notable excellencies in character, temperament, or disposition:
integrity, truthfulness, trustworthiness, courage, fortitude,
self-reliance, steadiness, fearlessness, generosity, magnanimity
Notable deficiencies in character, temperament or disposition as
shown by such actions or incidents as these:
inconsiderateness in causing unnecessary trouble to others
carelessness, causing waste or extra work
disorderliness, causing waste or worry or extra work
frequent tardiness at meals
disregarding the rules of the home, thus causing worry
forgetting (which usually means not caring)
losing things (which generally means culpable inattention)
showing a depressed will power (which means not caring enough)
tampering in the least with accurate statement, not rigorously
preserving a habit of accuracy
tampering in the least with exact business relations, borrowing
carelessly; borrowing money when it is not absolutely necessary;
not making payment at the first possible moment
deflecting in the least from generous treatment in speech or act
of companions especially of a rival or foe

_Expression of herself in manners_

Self-control

repose of manner, dignity, gentleness, quietness

Tact

quick perception of people's whims or foibles
avoidance of things that may give offense
ready adaptation to circumstances

Atmosphere

friendliness or cordiality; expressing enough but not too much;
having a manner perfectly adapted to circumstances
cheer; a hopeful, buoyant spirit

Voice

quality, management of voice, sweetness, clearness
carrying power without harshness

Speech

use of English, good grammar, avoidance of crude language
precision in the use of the mother tongue, choice of words, use of
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