Sacrificed Her Career to Assist Her Brother A young woman who, after leaving school, mapped out a career in the Civil Service, rose to the position of personal shorthand typist to Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary, but sacrificed her ambitions for her family, is mentioned in the New Year's Honours List. She is Miss Enid Mary Comely Prentice, awarded the M.B.E. for her work at the Foreign Office.
Miss Prentice gave up her appointment in Whitehall a few months ago after her fathers death. The Foreign Secretary regarded her as one of the most trusted and efficient members of his staff.
She accompanied him on his missions to Geneva and other parts of Europe, Her future appeared assured.
Then she had to decide whether she would pursue her career or take charge of the household of her younger brother, Mr. K., Risdon Prentice, an Ipswich business man. She decided to help her brother.
Mr. Prentice said to a "Sunday Express" representative recently: Enid is a brick. She has sacrificed ten years' work at the Foreign Office to help me.
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