Letter To The Royal Albert Saloon

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1. People are jostling too close, hovering, staring, snapping photos with their shiny phones. The flashes burn my eyes as they shove cameras into my face, some forcing me into their selfies. I try to blink, to turn away but I’m frozen motionless, my screams silenced. To them I’m just another old oddity, a thing, not even human. I listen to them pass judgement as they walk away. “Not bad looking really… considering the age.”, “A tad rusty, innit?”, “Must have been really beautiful at one time.” Each and every word uttered breaks my heart and makes me beg for release. I tried to focus on the far wall to silence my mind from this torment when I spotted a man in the corner staring at me in quiet contemplation. Slowly he stepped forward and I …show more content…

I’ve just written a letter to Mr. Rochford to let him know I’ve arrived safely, the dear man does worry about me too much sometimes. I owe him so much, after all, I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for his kindness. Tomorrow I begin at the the Royal Albert Saloon. I know what you’re thinking dear diary, it does usually have vaudeville and burlesque but they also do ballet. I have a small part but I am hopeful that some day I will be able to dance at larger venues. I’d rather stay in London since I’m closer to Mr. Rochford if he takes ill again and needs help. The 15th of December, 1851 I’m overjoyed! I do feel bad for being so happy about it, but the lead ballerina took ill and I’ve been cast in her place! 17th of February, 1852 I’m sorry I’ve been too busy to write to you my dear little journal! So much has happened in the last few years! 1859 I’m now preforming lead at the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane! Obviously I’ve also moved to a larger flat and finally have many of those fashionable dresses I’d wished for when I first arrived in London. I truly am blessed.

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