Calico Illustrated Classics: Anne of Green Gables

Calico Illustrated Classics: Anne of Green Gables — page 7
Matthew was set on it It’s so seldom Matthew sets his mind on anything When he does I always feel it’s my duty to give in Well I hope it will turn out all right said Mrs Rachel in a tone that plainly indicated her doubts Only don’t say I didn’t warn you if he burns Green Gables down I heard about that once except it was a girl who did the burning Well we’re not getting a girl said Marilla I’d never dream of taking a girl to bring up Mrs Rachel would have to stay until Matthew came home with the boy But knowing that it would be a good two hours at least before his arrival she decided to go up the road to spread the news It would certainly make a sensation And Mrs Rachel dearly loved to make a sensation Well of all things that ever were or will be thought Mrs Rachel when she was safely out in the lane It does really seem as if I must be dreaming Well I’m sorry for that poor young 10