Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
(Mrs. George Sheldon Downs)
To her,
Who led my newly awakened thought
Towards a higher understanding of God,
And opened before me broader vistas of the Life immortal
That is born of Truth and Love,
My Teacher
F. S. K.
this story is lovingly dedicated by The Author
The words Science and Health which appear as marginal referencerefer to The Christian Science Text Book "Science and Health, withKey to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker G. Eddy
I. At Hilton Seminary
II. Katherine and Her Roommate
III. Dorothy
IV. Phillip Harris Stanley, M.D.
V. Katherine's First Sabbath at Hilton
VI. Materia Medica and Miracles
VII. Katherine and the Junior League
VIII. Transcendentalism as Elucidated for the Junior League
IX. Katherine Makes a Demonstration
X. Mrs. Seabrook's Problem
XI. Dr. Stanley Asks Some Questions
XII. Prof. Seabrook's Ultimatum—and Broken Rules
XIII. The Story of a Stray Waif
XIV. A Sophomore Racket
XV. "Hilton Volunteers"
XVI. A Junior Entertainment
XVII. Dr. Stanley Has An Object Lesson
XVIII. Sadie Receives an Opportune Invitation
XIX. Mrs. Seabrook Takes a Stand
XX. Interesting Developments
XXI. The Traveler Returns
XXII. Phillip Stanley's First Demonstration
XXIII. Mrs. Minturn Visits Hilton
XXIV. The End of School Days
XXV. A Momentous Errand
XXVI. Conclusion
It was four o'clock in the afternoon on the opening day of themidwinter term at Hilton Seminary, a noted institution located ina beautiful old town of Western New York.
A group of gay girls had just gathered in one of the pleasant andspacious recreation rooms and were chattering like the proverbialflock of magpies—exchanging merry greetings after their vacation;comparing notes on studies, classes and roommates; discussing theadvent of new teachers, pupils and improvements, when a tall,gracious woman of, perhaps, thirty-five years suddenly appeared inthe doorway, her fair face gleaming with humorous appreciation ofthe animated scene and babel before her, and enjoined silence withthe uplifting of one slim white hand.
There was an instantaneous hush, as the bevy of maidens turnedtheir bright faces and affectionate glances upon their teacher,who, evidently, was a prime favorite with them all.
"What is it, Miss Reynolds? What can we do for you?" eagerlyqueried several of the group, as they sprang forward to ascertainher wishes.
"Is Miss Minturn in the room? I am looking for a new pupil whoarrived this morning," the teacher responded, her genial, friendlyblue eyes roving from face to face in search of the stranger towhom she had referred.
A young girl, who had been sitting by herself in a remote cornerof the room, arose and moved towards the speaker.
"I am Katherine Minturn," she said, with quiet self-possession,yet flushing slightly beneath the many curious glances bent uponher, as her soft, brown eyes met t