The Secret Diaries Of Charlotte Brontë - Plot & Excerpts
In her letters, she spoke tenderly of her husband, admitting that “every day makes my own attachment to him stronger.” Visiting friends commented on how well Charlotte looked, and on the complete contentment of the newly married couple. Ellen confessed that “after her marriage—a halo of happiness seemed to surround her—a holy calm pervaded her, even in moments of excitement.” These blissful months of health and domestic joy, however, were tragically very short-lived. At the end of January 1855, Charlotte became ill. Arthur, wishing to have better medical advice than Haworth could offer, sent for a doctor from Bradford, reputedly the best doctor in the region. He confirmed that Charlotte was pregnant and suffering from morning sickness, and—not alarmed by her condition—he recommended bed rest. Charlotte’s health continued to deteriorate. To her husband and father’s intense dismay, over the next six weeks, Charlotte became so severely weakened with nausea, fever, and vomiting that she could not eat, and eventually she could barely speak.
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