The manner and language of those unfortunate
creatures did not suit Mrs. Fairfield at all, and as she mentioned
her disappointment at not having a room to herself to one of the nuns,
she was informed that a private room was three times the amount. The
sister also told her that the babe when born could not be cared for
there, but would have to be sent to the Grey Nunnery, and that she
had better part with it as soon as born. This frightened poor Agnes
so much that she resolved not to stay there, come what might. Asking
the next morning permission to take a walk, she had great trouble to
get it granted, the nun informing her that the people in Montreal
were so very bad, and that she would run great danger to go out alone.
But Agnes thought she would risk this danger. She accordingly went
up Campeau street, at which corner St. Pelagie is situated. She
walked and walked till she came to St. Mary street. There inquiring
for the residence of a physician, some kind person directed her to
Dr. P----'s drug store on Notre Dame street. To him she told her story
and her desire to find a more suitable place. He gave her the
address of my house, and advised her to come under my care. On
hearing her story I could not for a moment doubt her truthfulness,
and received her gladly at, my place, sending the servant with a note
for Mrs.
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