![]() ![]() ![]() Sally is treated more like a friend or a travelling companion than a servant in many regards. Lucie’s non-conformist life means that Sally is not always paid regularly, but she is afforded a level of freedom and independence that she could have never imagined. Under these unconventional conditions, Sally thrives, pursuing passions previously unknown to her in life as an English servant. What was originally a brief sojourn soon becomes a new home for the two women. Together, Lady Duff Gordon and Sally throw themselves into Egyptian life – sailing the Nile, learning Arabic, adopting local customs. And thus, when Lady Duff Gordon travels to Egypt to treat her tuberculosis, Sally naturally accompanies her. The idea of having any other kind of life or career is seemingly unthinkable, and her commitment is absolute. ![]() Sally’s life has been marked by her devotion to service and dedication to the Duff Gordon family. ![]()
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