Donovan's Station (24 page)

Regarding my request that you search the record for any referencea to a Keziah Osborne, alao called Mrs. Patrick Aylward and Mrs. Patrick Donovan, I am relieved to hear that your search has proved fruitless. One hears rumors and it is as well to proceed with caution. As her confessor it would have been my duty to raise the matter had I any real suspicion of impropriety. The female in question had suffered a paralytic stroke, which ultimately proved to be fatal. She was of little importance to anyone, but I thank you for your discretion in this matter.

With great respect and many thanks for your kindneaa, I beg to subscribe myaelf.

Your brother in Chriat,

Edward Patrick Roche

Vicar General

Archdiocese of St. John's