Ignoble Discretion

Yes, it's entirely sensible to shield yourself
from public view at the present time, don't
worry about that. And on the positive side
of the ledger it's quite noble to remain
faithful to your friends. On the other hand
and there's always an 'other hand' isn't there?
one becomes known by the company one
seeks out and retains, so the scales are
weighted somewhat lopsidedly, you see.
Not everyone has the name association
that you do, and the situation is most
dreadfully unfortunate, but of course news
of that nature holds great public interest.
Now that's something to be worried about.
On the other hand, your mother will not
abandon you and royal prerogative has her
back just as she has yours. On balance and
in future don't you think you could exercise
a little more judgement in choosing both
your friends and your method of very
personal, some would emphasize, intimate
entertainment in the interests of presenting
as a decent human being? At the present time
given your proclivities and acquaintances
this is an assumption that has been tarnished.