Victoria Confesses (9781442422469) - Plot & Excerpts
But I soon learned that my trials were far from over. As I went out driving in the park, I was greeted with stares instead of cheers and even a few rude shouts of “Mrs. Melbourne! Mrs. Melbourne!” What were they suggesting? That I had some improper relationship with my prime minister? It quite took my breath away. I learned that even Baron Stockmar had expressed disapproval of what I had done. But I had succeeded in keeping the ladies in my household, and I had dear good Lord Melbourne at my side for many hours each day. I was more determined than ever to stand firm. There would be no weakness in this quarter! To keep up appearances, I breakfasted each morning with my mother, after which we walked out together briefly. I spoke to Mamma as little as possible, but she had not stopped speaking to me. “I have received Sir John’s letter of resignation,” Mamma informed me. Her voice trembled. “Because of your cruelty and selfishness, he and his family are leaving England. I tried very hard to persuade them to stay here, but they are firm in their decision.
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