Beverly heard the breaking news. The guilt still weighed heavy, but what more could she have done? The passenger in 3C had given strict instructions.
“Do not wake me under any circumstances,” said the famous actress.
So the flight attendant did as she was told. She ignored the woman’s snoring, her excessive sweating, her labored breathing. She even shooed away more than one autograph seeker.
Still, knowing Miss Fisher had suffered under her care was a difficult cross to bear. Not only had the world lost a beloved actress, but for one enthusiastic fan base, they had lost their princess.
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