Chapter 21 - (VERSO)
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“Oh, no, it takes me to make such a mistake,” said Anne forlornly. “And I wanted to have that cake so nice for you, Mrs. Allan.”
“Yes, I know, dear. And I assure you I appreciate your kindness (begin subscript)^(end subscript)(begin superscript)and thoughtfulness (end superscript)just as much as if it had turned out all right. Now, you mustn’t cry any more, but come down with me and show me your flower garden. Miss Cuthbert tells me you have a little flower plot all your own. I want to see it, for I’m very much interested in flowers.”
Anne permitted herself to be led down and comforted, (begin subscript)^(end subscript)(begin superscript)F13(end superscript) Nothing more was said about the liniment cake and when the guests went away Anne found that she had enjoyed the evening
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reflecting that it was really Providential that Mrs Allen was a kindred spirit.