She returned to Canada to pray and work for the idea. Two years later, with a young Canadian girl, she returned to Swatow at the invitation of the Bishop there. After contracting a fever, her companion died.
She traveled back to Canada to reflect and strive for the notion. Two years later, with a young Canadian girl in tow, she was invited to return to Swatow by the local bishop. Unfortunately, after falling ill, her traveling companion succumbed to their condition.