The Martins' house lies about a hunderd yards offof snake meadow hill road.there is alemost no driveway.trees jut out in themiddle of a gravel paththat is mostly covered in grass.It was difficult tofind the house,especiallysince it was already darkwhen we arrieved.father allred seemed toknow where he was going.he simply drove straightahead until we arrived at the house.In the headlights i saw anold shed off to the right of the path.father allred explained that he wouldrather perform theexorcism away from the house,but the martins hadinsisted that Amy remain inside.he complained that having the family presentmokes it difficult toproceed with elements ofthe rite that may seemharsh to the lay person.