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Chapter 10

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she said (begin subscript)^(end subscript)(begin superscript)proudly(end superscript) as they went down the lane. “I thought since I had to do it I might as well do it thoroughly.”

“You did it thoroughly, all right enough,” said was Marilla’s comment. (begin superscript)T5(end superscript) “I hope you won’t have occasion to make many more such apologies. I hope you’ll try to control your temper now, Anne.”

“That wouldn’t be so hard if people didn’t twit me about my looks,” said Anne (begin subscript)^(end subscript)(begin superscript)with a sigh(end superscript). “I don’t get cross about other things; but I’m so tired of being twitted about my hair and it just makes me boil right over. Do you suppose my hair will really be a handsome auburn when I grow up?”

“You shouldn’t think so much about your looks, Anne. I’m afraid

 

LMM Notes

LMM Note T5
Marilla was dismayed at finding herself inclined to laugh over the recollection. She had also an uneasy feeling that she ought to scold Anne for apologizing so well; but then, that was ridiculous! She compromised with her conscience by saying severely;