Three o'clock
I have this moment a large packet of letters for Emily from Mrs. Melmoth , which I intend to take the care of myself , as I hope to be in England almost as soon as this . Good morrow ! Yours ever , & c. A. Fitzgerald . Three o'clock . I am just come from visiting the nuns ; they expressed great concern at my leaving Canada , and promised me their prayers on my voyage ; for which proof of affection , though a good protestant , I thanked them very sincerely . I wished exceedingly to have brought some of them away with me ; my nun , as they call the amiable girl I saw take the veil , paid me the flattering tribute of a tear at parting ; her fine eyes had a concern in them , which affected me extremely . I was not less pleased with the affection the late superior , my good old countrywoman , expressed for me , and her regret at seeing me _ for the last time _ .