So you wo n't have any bother over that . And I 'm going to teach . I 've applied for the school here -- but I do n't expect to get it for I understand the trustees have promised it to Gilbert Blythe . But I can have the Carmody school -- Mr. Blair told me so last night at the store . Of course that wo n't be quite as nice or convenient as if I had the Avonlea school . But I can board home and drive myself over to Carmody and back , in the warm weather at least . And even in winter I can come home Fridays . We 'll keep a horse for that . Oh , I have it all planned out , Marilla . And I 'll read to you and keep you cheered up . You sha 'n' t be dull or lonesome . And we 'll be real cozy and happy here together , you and I. '' Marilla had listened like a woman in a dream . `` Oh , Anne , I could get on real well if you were here , I know . But I ca n't let you sacrifice yourself so for me . It would be terrible . '' `` Nonsense ! '' Anne laughed merrily . `` There is no sacrifice . Nothing could be worse than giving up Green Gables -- nothing could hurt me more . We must keep the dear old place .
My mind is quite made up , XXXXX .
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