Rift with Lady Miles?

Lady Miles was a good friend to Lady Colin Campbell throughout her divorce trial. She accompanied her to court many of the days, sitting next to her during proceedings and some suggest, lying in the witness box to protect her friend's name as Lord Colin unleashed witness after witness against his former wife.

After the trial Lady Colin wrote to friends in the press asking if there was anything that could be done to stem the media frenzy and the frequent attacks on the reputation of Lady Miles. All evidence pointed to their continuing friendship, but a new letter from 1888, part of some papers recently purchased from the estate of Lady Colin’s father, now points to a rift between the pair.

Lady Colin writes to her brother informing him of her return to London after a trip to France, and suggested times they could meet if he wishes. It’s all very frosty!!

“I shall certainly be there on Friday and Saturday & if you still see anything but lasting unpleasantness to be gained by the interview which you shied off when I offered it before, I am willing to see you either Friday or Saturday evening after dinner when we can be sure not to be interrupted. However if you have any wisdom left of which Lady Miles has not yet deprived you, you will not ask for the interview in question, as you can hardly think it likely that after the course you have taken, I shall be likely to accept from you or Lady Miles any interference whatsoever in my private affairs.”

Ouch!