"Efficiency" is now the watchword in all endeavors, and every man worker and every woman worker is being put under training to secure the greatest amount of it. The factory is stretched to the strain. In every department store there is an efficiency school for the clerks, and every one has to take this discipline. All large public schools have a score card for the instructors and every teacher must stand or fall by the results of the criticisms therein set down. In the home economics department of various colleges a section of a course of study 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