Ruth Morren - Dawn In My Heart

She could see why. As soon as she did so, the crowds packed along the sides of the streets began ogling her.

“Hey, ducky, you’re a comely thing.”

“Come, lean out farther, so we can see that pretty frock.”

“Look at those pearls.”

“Are the flowers in your hair real?”

“Gillian, put your head in immediately!” her mother said.

“Who’s in there with you, love?” a female bystander demanded. “Is it Lady Bessborough?”

“I think it’s Lady Hertford,” her companion decided. “The prince’s favorite.”

“No,” decided a poorly dressed man who had the effrontery to press his head into the coach window. “This lady’s not fat enough!”

Gillian had pulled her head back in as the soon as the man approached. Now, she imitated her mother who sat in icy silence until the man removed his head from the window.

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