Take this letter to Queen Elizabeth and tell her Grace has finally come home. What do you want me to do after I give it to her majesty? I want you to ask her for work, not money. Work for me? Yes. Any honest work she believes you’re capable of doing. Mama, I studied accounting. Do you really want me to work as a palace maid? [snorts] My daughter, no honest work is ever beneath anyone.
Right now, survival is more important than pride. I know we don’t have the luxury of choosing anymore. Exactly. You said those same words yourself a few minutes ago. I’m not ashamed of honest work. I just don’t want anyone to think I’m using your relationship with the queen. You won’t be asking for charity. You’ll be asking for an opportunity to work.
The queen once told me that if my family ever needed help, the palace doors would always remain open. That promise was made years ago, Mama. People change. Queen Elizabeth doesn’t forget people who have been faithful to her. When should I go? Today. [sighs] What about you? I don’t like leaving you alone for too long.
