But, as he seemed afraid to touch it, I told him my name, and he took me to the office where the military authorities were located. I shivered a little at the chance of his going in with me and telling them I was a rebel. But he left me at the door.
To my relief, the questions put to me here were the same as before. I had only to tell the truth, and the polite officer handed over my pass.
As soon as I was outside the castle I replaced my republican colors and went home to friends who really did not expect to see me again.
THE PASS OUT OF IRELAND FOR WHICH THE AUTHOR,
AT GREAT RISK, APPLIED IN PERSON AT DUBLIN CASTLE
Please pass Margaret Skinnider
Between Dublin & England
Via
North Wall or Kingstown
[Stamp: ASSISTANT PROVOST MARSHAL DUBLIN 2/6/16]
[name unclear] Major
Asst. provost Marshal
I did not go directly to Glasgow, however, for I heard that the police were watching all incoming trains. Instead, I went to a little seaside resort to recuperate. My sister, who had come over to Dublin to be with me after I left the hospital, went along, too. She was terrified when we got off the boat because police were watching the gangway. But nothing happened. My mother came to see me, and took it all splendidly, though from the first I had given her an anxious time of it. She is a good rebel.