![]() ![]() Gilbert knew enough about Anne to know she was probably in some kind of trouble. Snowflakes dusted his dark curly hair, but the clothes he wore were smart enough for a party. When Anne turned to look at him, an expression of concern was etched on his face. Gilbert Blythe had chosen an opportune moment to make an appearance. ![]() ‘That is absurd! I will have you know I am Anne Shirley-Cuthbert, most trusted friend of the Barry family-’Īnne knew who had spoken before she even saw him. ![]() How should I know if you are not some trouble from the street?’Īnne started, outraged. ![]() ‘Unaccompanied females are not permitted. ‘Excuse me, but as a personal friend of Miss Barry-’ Anne’s skirts brushed through the fine powder as she climbed the steps.Īnd Anne congratulated herself on an adventure without misadventure of any kind.Ī gruff looking footman stood at the door.Īnne approached with all the poise and elegance of Princess Cordelia. Muffled laughter and music could be heard from inside the town hall. Jerry had driven the cart to Charlottetown without trouble, and Anne wasn’t yet very late. Marilla had been reluctant to let Anne go to the party alone, but Anne had assured her it would be perfectly proper in these modern times. It was Christmas Eve, and also the night of Diana’s cousin’s coming out ball in Charlottetown. Before her, Anne faced a largely unforseen predicament. ![]()
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