Back at the mission Sister Marguerita was writing one of her rare letters, thankful for the peace and quiet that reigned while the boys were absent. "Dear Archbishop," she wrote, forming the words very carefully, "I am writing to you with regard to the child Jannie . . ." She described the difficulty of keeping him at the mission and the trouble she thought he was causing, then concluded the letter: and therefore I believe 'tis in the child's best interest that he be taken away from here.' She looked anxiously at the crucifix on the wall. "The Lord forgive me. I hope I'm doin' the right thing!" she sighed. Then, having finished the letter, she sealed the envelope and set off across the yard in the direction of Cash's store. She passed several villagers, one of whom was pulling a pair of oxen, and politely greeted the women who were sitting outside the store trading vegetables and exchanging news.




Can someone summarize it for me