Quotes
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[Queen Victoria is being introduced to prospective ladies-in-waiting]
Lord Melbourne : Do consider Lady Portman. Her husband is Under-Secretary for the Colonies and something of a booby, but she knows *everyone*.
[Lady Portman approaches the throne and curtseys to Victoria]
Lord Melbourne : Lady Portman knew your father, Ma'am.
Lady Emma Portman : Such a handsome man, Your Majesty, and a very good dancer.
Victoria : That must explain why I love dancing so much. Of course there can be no dancing until the Coronation.
Lady Emma Portman : [hesitantly] Is there to be a Coronation Ball, then, Ma'am?
Victoria : Yes indeed - that is, if it isn't too expensive, Lord M.
Lord Melbourne : Well I'm hoping you'll only have the *one* Coronation, Ma'am, so I think a little extravagance is permitted.
