The Gown

Ann visits her doctor who confirms she is pregnant and berates her for getting pregnant out of wedlock. She writes a letter to Milly asking to live with her in Canada. Milly’s telegram is three weeks late and arrives on Christmas Eve telling her to come. Walter arrives to take Ann and Miriam to Bennett and Ruby’s, where they have a wonderful Christmas celebration.

On December 29, Ann books her ticket to Canada and tells Miss Duley. Miss Duley asks why Ann is leaving but infers what happened. Miss Duley suggests giving the baby up and staying in England, but Ann wants to keep it. Ann wants to go far away so Jeremy can’t find out and take the baby from her. Miss Duley says that Mr. Hartnell told the palace about what Jeremy did to Ann, and he has been fired. He fled the country because of his debts. Ann decides to leave anyway. Miss Duley says she will write her a letter of reference since Mr. Hartnell is out of town, and she takes her out to supper.

Ann sells most of her things and only packs sentimental possessions, including samples of the wedding gown. She also decides to take the

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