Cora

Cora is the eldest of `The Lord Mayors` children, she has lead a sheltered life, fussed over by Nanny and Mama but of course when her five other siblings arrived she had to learn to share which came hard to Cora.

Now Cora is eighteen and pleased to be the eldest as she is the first to go with Mama to the theatre and allowed to call on Mama`s friends for afternoon tea, and has her own dress allowance to use for all the fashionable items a young lady requires.

The Christmas Ball at Huntingdon Hall is causing great excitement in the house and Cora`s younger sister`s want to go but Mama has been firm with them and said when they are eighteen they may accompany them to such an event.

Today Cora is having a fitting for a new ball gown of gold satin trimmed with lace, it has gold shoulder straps and neck band which is so fashionable. Mama has treated herself and Cora to a new fan as it can get awfully hot on such occasions.