_ Shaking our
captain's hand with a grateful heart for all his kindness to us and
ours, in a few minutes steam was up, and the 'Sardinian' on her way
to Montreal.
"We then went to see the little ones having tea in an adjoining
hall, while Mr. Merry was very busy among the agents and luggage. It
being announced that the Quebec boat was ready to cross the river, we
had to part with our young friends, who told us they should all take
a deeper interest than ever in us now they had seen the bright faces
Of our children. Front love to Jesus, they had met during the past
winter to make clothing, and presented me with a large case to take
on.
"After sending our telegrams to each Home, we found the first-class
cars ready for our children, so we put every one at full length, and
soon all were soundly asleep, and we went on hour after hour.
"Tuesday, May 9.--We arrived at Montreal at ten o'clock, where a
most comfortable breakfast was awaiting us, with nice washing
accommodation. Here we had the pleasure of meeting the Secretary of
the Emigration Department of Ottawa, who kindly gave us some sound
counsel on many points bearing upon our work of emigration.
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