January 8, 2012

Character Profile

I am Helena Carlton, daughter of Lord and Lady Carlton. We live in the big manner house. I am 17 years old and I spend my time riding my horse Clover and darning. I try to do some writing each day, because Mamma says it may come in useful someday. I like to shop sometimes with Mamma, but she's usually too busy planning fancy dinners and parties, so I have to make do with the nanny, although she's dull and no fun whatsoever. I get very lonely sometimes though. I have a brother, but he goes to school now and never has time for me. Recently, I've been sneaking downstairs when no one's around and talking to the servants. Yes, I know. I know its shameful and dishonest. That's why Mamma and Pappa can never find out. I have to do this with the deepest discretion, which adds to the excitement slightly. Although they aren't as intellectual as people of our class, they are funny and interesting. I love to observe them as well. They're so different from us in everything they say and do. But recently, I feel like something's changed. I don't know what it is, but I just have the feeling that something isn't right in the house at the moment. Its probably nothing. My governess always said I had a "vivid imagination), but I can't help feeling unsettled in some way.