"...The Dss of Portland* has mortify'd me by her humility in saying that tho' Dr Georgiana was a very pretty child she was afraid she has too Cavendish a face to be a handsome woman..."
-Georgiana to Lady Spencer, June 17, 1784
*Georgiana's sister-in-law
Just wanted to drop by and say I love this blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren!
ReplyDeletewhat a rude thing to say! If someone said that about my child, I would be very angry indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt would deserve a slap or a curt reply, in my humble opinion.
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