Everyone thinks that I am in love with this man, what should I do?

Question

My family moved to the new neighbourhood. My mother is very ill, I wanted to ease her pain and went to Thornton's to borrow a water bed. John Thornton is a factory owner. When I was at his place, his workers started a strike. They broke his gates, and demanded to talk to him. I said that he was a coward - rashly, I admit - and he went outside. He tried to talk to the workers, but they would not listen, and tried to harm him physically. I then ran outside, and tried to protect him by standing between him and the mob. Someone threw a stone at him, but it hit me on the head. Now people believe that I did it because I am in love with John Thornton. It's not the case. I did it because I feel morally responsible for him, because I egged him to go outside. Then, Mr Thornton is well off, and I am rather poor, so it might look as golddigging. What should I do?

Answer 1

Is this North and South?  Am I mistaken?

Answer 2

Why is this is Books and Authors?

Answer 3

It's definitely North and South by Gaskell.  

Read the book or rent the mini-series so you can find out how it all ends. :)

Answer 4

You could do nothing. I've had way worse experiences than that, and I drove myself insane trying to fix it, and I only made matters worse. You just need to live your life and don't worry about it. If you let it go, then they will let it go as well. It may take some time, but it's ok. Best of luck!

Answer 5

This sounds like a Jane Austin novel...

Answer 6

Sounds like too much drama for me.  Just walk away from the situation.  If anybody asks you anything just say I don't want to speak about this anymore.  If they really get nosy when they ask you a question just say Why do you want to know.  then just go about your business

Answer 7

You can choose the right YA category, like dating and relationships

Answer 8

Finish reading the North and South.