I did pretty well until I put the pie in , and then an irresistible temptation came to me to imagine I was an enchanted princess shut up in a lonely tower with a handsome knight riding to my rescue on a coal-black steed . So that is how I came to forget the pie . I did n't know I starched the handkerchiefs . All the time I was ironing I was trying to think of a name for a new island Diana and I have discovered up the brook . It 's the most ravishing spot , Marilla . There are two maple trees on it and the brook flows right around it . At last it struck me that it would be splendid to call it Victoria Island because we found it on the Queen 's birthday . Both Diana and I are very loyal . But I 'm sorry about that pie and the handkerchiefs . I wanted to be extra good today because it 's an anniversary . Do you remember what happened this day last year , Marilla ? '' `` No , I ca n't think of anything special . '' `` Oh , Marilla , it was the day I came to Green Gables . I shall never forget it . It was the turning point in my life . Of course it would n't seem so important to you . I 've been here for a year and I 've been so happy . Of course , I 've had my troubles , but one can live down troubles . Are you sorry you kept me , Marilla ? '' `` No , I ca n't say I 'm sorry , '' said Marilla , who sometimes wondered how she could have lived before Anne came to Green Gables , `` no , not exactly sorry .
If you 've finished your lessons , Anne , I want you to run over and ask Mrs. Barry if she 'll lend me XXXXX 's apron pattern . ''
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