19th-Century Women Shatter The Demure Stereotype In This Recovered Newspaper Article

Changing The Game

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“He shall smile upon me,” Mary wrote, “kiss me and provide for me to the utmost extent of his ability. He must select for me the utmost choicest morsels of food, and bring me dainties when unable to provide them for both him and myself.” This Queen knew what she wanted and how to get it. Considering the times, that calls for respect!