by Alan Townendbefore her minister, which saved him some embarrassment and for
which he was very grateful. Her name was becoming known both in
the House of Commons and also in her constituency where her
efficiency was even bringing round to her point of view those electors
who had voted against her.
Everything seemed to be going her way. She was on the point of
bringing off a very difficult task given to her by her minister when
she found herself being brought back to earth with a bang. Another
young politician, a bit older than her, was also trying to make his
name and he was able to bring about what she had failed to achieve
in time. From then on there was great rivalry between the two,
which brought about a lively debate in the national press. Although
her natural courage and strong character brought her through this
stressful time, for some reason Sheila had taken a strong dislike to
David Evans. She even brought her mother in on the concerns she
was expressing to colleagues about her sense of unease whenever
she had any dealings with the man. Her mother, she was convinced,
had shuddered at the mention of the name «Evans».
At the end of the first year just before the summer recess, a
revelation was brought to light, which was to change Sheila's life.
The celebrated Mr Evans was brought before the court and found
guilty of a financial irregularity. His political career was brought to an
abrupt end. This news brought out the worst in the tabloid press,
which brought up everything they could concerning Evans and his
family. It wasn't long before one newspaper brought the discussion
round to the subject of Mr Evans senior. Within weeks during the
summer holiday one major paper brought out the details of the case
concerning the late Mr Evans senior. He too had been responsible for
a financial scandal but the blame had attached to Sheila's father. At
the news Mary had fainted. As Sheila brought her mother round with
smelling salts, she assured the press as she always did by affirming
that they way you were was solely the result of the way you were
brought up.
Vocabulary Explanations
brought up by her mother
reared/educated by her mother
his business had been brought down
his business had gone bankrupt
criminal charges had been brought against him
he had been faced with criminal charges
bring up this information
reveal this information
Mary would always bring up the rear
Mary would always be there in the background