Calico Illustrated Classics: Anne of Green Gables

Calico Illustrated Classics: Anne of Green Gables — page 9
Chapter 2 The Orphan Is a Girl Matthew Cuthbert and his horse trotted comfortably over the eight miles to Bright River The air was sweet with the scent of apple orchards Matthew enjoyed the ride except when he met women and had to nod to them For in Prince Edward Island you are supposed to nod to all you meet on the road whether you know them or not Matthew dreaded all women except Marilla and Mrs Rachel He had an uncomfortable feeling that they were all secretly laughing at him He may have been quite right in thinking so for he was an odd-looking man He had long gray hair that touched his stooping shoulders His beard was full and soft brown 12