Her mother and friends were opposed to the engagement, as they wished to marry her to a man of their own selection.

On Carnival evening, February 20, in the year 1843, her mother invited her to come and spend the feast with the family.

She hesitated, but finally consented to go with Dr.De Forest and call upon her family friends and return before night.

After sitting several hours, the Doctor arose to go and she prepared to follow him.

Her mother protested, saying that they would not allow her to return to her home with the missionary.