The stork gave a sigh of satisfaction , and softly alighted on the ridge-pole . Half an hour later Gilbert ran down the hall and tapped on the spare-room door . A drowsy voice answered him and in a moment Marilla 's pale , scared face peeped out from behind the door . `` Marilla , Anne has sent me to tell you that a certain young gentleman has arrived here . He has n't brought much luggage with him , but he evidently means to stay . '' `` For pity 's sake ! '' said Marilla blankly . `` You do n't mean to tell me , Gilbert , that it 's all over . Why was n't I called ? '' `` Anne would n't let us disturb you when there was no need . Nobody was called until about two hours ago . There was no ` passage perilous ' this time . '' `` And -- and -- Gilbert -- will this baby live ? '' `` He certainly will . He weighs ten pounds and -- why , listen to him . Nothing wrong with his lungs , is there ? The nurse says his hair will be red . Anne is furious with her , and I 'm tickled to death . '' That was a wonderful day in the little house of dreams . `` The best dream of all has come true , '' said Anne , pale and rapturous .
`` Oh , XXXXX , I hardly dare believe it , after that horrible day last summer .
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