Her lines had fallen in pleasant places . In spite of the fact -- as Mrs. Rachel Lynde would say -- that she had married a millionaire , her marriage had been happy . Wealth had not spoiled her . She was still the placid , amiable , pink-cheeked Jane of the old quartette , sympathising with her old chum 's happiness and as keenly interested in all the dainty details of Anne 's trousseau as if it could rival her own silken and bejewelled splendors . Jane was not brilliant , and had probably never made a remark worth listening to in her life ; but she never said anything that would hurt anyone 's feelings -- which may be a negative talent but is likewise a rare and enviable one . `` So Gilbert did n't go back on you after all , '' said Mrs. Harmon Andrews , contriving to convey an expression of surprise in her tone . `` Well , the Blythes generally keep their word when they 've once passed it , no matter what happens . Let me see -- you 're twenty-five , are n't you , Anne ? When I was a girl twenty-five was the first corner . But you look quite young . Red-headed people always do . '' `` Red hair is very fashionable now , '' said Anne , trying to smile , but speaking rather coldly . Life had developed in her a sense of humor which helped her over many difficulties ; but as yet nothing had availed to steel her against a reference to her hair . `` So it is -- so it is , '' conceded Mrs. Harmon . `` There 's no telling what queer freaks fashion will take . Well , Anne , your things are very pretty , and very suitable to your position in life , are n't they , Jane ? I hope you 'll be very happy . You have my best wishes , I 'm sure . A long engagement does n't often turn out well . But , of course , in your case it could n't be helped . ''
`` XXXXX looks very young for a doctor .
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