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XXV. An Avonlea Scandal
Rachelwithemphasis,“andasI’vejustbeensayin’toMarilla,IthinkweoughtalltooverlookMr.Harrison’speculiaritiesforhersakeandtrytomakeherfeelathomehere,that’swhat.Well,Imustgetback.Thomas’llbewearyingforme.IgetoutalittlesinceElizacameandhe’sseemedalotbetterthesepastfewdays,butIneverliketobelongawayfromhim.IhearGilbertBlythehasresignedfromWhiteSands.He’llbeofftocollegeinthefall,Isuppose.”
Mrs.RachellookedsharplyatAnne,butAnnewasbendingoverasleepyDavynoddingonthesofaandnothingwastobereadinherface.ShecarriedDavyaway,herovalgirlishcheekpressedagainsthiscurlyyellowhead.AstheywentupthestairsDavyflungatiredarmaboutAnne’sneckandgaveherawarmhugandastickykiss.
“You’reawfulnice,Anne.MiltyBoulterwroteonhisslatetodayandshowedittoJennieSloane,
“‘Rosesredandvi’letsblue,
Sugar’ssweet,andsoareyou”
andthat‘spressesmyfeelingsforyouezackly,Anne.”
