want to see it, for I m very much interested in flowers.
Anne permitted herself to be led down and comforted, reflecting that it
was really providential that Mrs. Allan was a kindred spirit. Nothing
more was said about the liniment cake, and when the guests went away
Anne found that she had enjoyed the evening more than could have been
expected, considering that terrible incident. Nevertheless, she sighed
deeply.
Marilla, isn t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no
mistakes in it yet?
I ll warrant you ll make plenty in it, said Marilla. I never saw your
beat for making mistakes, Anne.
Yes, and well I know it, admitted Anne mournfully. But have you ever
noticed one encouraging thing about me, Marilla? I never make the same
mistake twice.
I don t know as that s much benefit when you re always making new
ones.
Oh, don t you see, Marilla? There must be a limit to the mistakes one
person can make, and when I get to the end of them, then I ll be through
with them. That s a very comforting thought.
Well, you d better go and give that cake to the pigs, said Marilla.
It isn t fit for any human to eat, not even Jerry Boute.
CHAPTER XXII. Anne Is Invited Out to Tea
AND what are your eyes popping out of your head about. Now? asked
Marilla, when Anne had just come in from a run to the post office. Have
you discovered another kindred spirit? Excitement hung around Anne like
a garment, shone in her eyes, kindled in every feature. She had come
dancing up the lane, like a wind-blown sprite, through the mellow
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