Inklings ~ September

Welcome to September Inklings!  

 1. At any time during the month, on your own blog post a scene from a book or film that matches the prompt.

2. Link-back to Heidi's blog with a link to you Inklings prompt.

 September prompt

A scene in a kitchen in book or film

Pollyanna (1960)

One of my favorite summer films is Disney's 1960 classic, Pollyanna starring Hayley Mills and Jane Wyman. Even after 60 years, this movie still holds so much charm and whimsy. For anyone who may be unfamiliar with the story...

Pollyanna was written in 1913, by Eleanor H. Porter. The storyline is about Pollyanna Whittier an orphan who is sent to live with her very wealthy, but strict aunt Polly Harrington. Polly practically runs the town due to her wealth and influence, however, her domineering nature puts her odds with many people. When Pollyanna arrives she is met by Nancy, one of the maids who works for Polly Harrington. Nancy is a hard worker, but her employer is not an easy woman to work for and at first Nancy views Pollyanna as one more chore to take care of.

Soon Pollyanna meets Nancy's (not-so-secret) beau,George Dodds and he takes them all out for ice cream, which makes Nancy late for work. However, Pollyanna takes the blame and says nothing about George to Polly when she is interrogating Nancy on her tardiness. Relived and maybe overwhelmed by Pollyanna's kindness, Nancy's attitude changes immediately. While the staff is the kitchen preparing food for a luncheon, Nancy gifts Pollyanna a mirror that belonged to her; in the hopes the Pollyanna can use if for her new room. Afterwards both of them laugh about George (much to the annoyance of the cook).

I always loved this scene, because of the immediate change in Nancy and how she went from being frustrated by Pollyanna's presence to truly appreciating her and accepting her as a friend.