And I ca n't express how sorry I am for it all . '' `` Tut , tut , '' said Mr. Harrison briskly , `` do n't say another word about it , miss . It 's of no consequence ... no consequence whatever . Accidents will happen . I 'm too hasty myself sometimes , miss ... far too hasty . But I ca n't help speaking out just what I think and folks must take me as they find me . If that cow had been in my cabbages now ... but never mind , she was n't , so it 's all right . I think I 'd rather have your cow in exchange , since you want to be rid of her . '' `` Oh , thank you , Mr. Harrison . I 'm so glad you are not vexed . I was afraid you would be . '' `` And I suppose you were scared to death to come here and tell me , after the fuss I made yesterday , hey ? But you must n't mind me , I 'm a terrible outspoken old fellow , that 's all ... awful apt to tell the truth , no matter if it is a bit plain . '' `` So is Mrs. Lynde , '' said Anne , before she could prevent herself . `` Who ? Mrs. Lynde ? Do n't you tell me I 'm like that old gossip , '' said Mr. Harrison irritably . `` I 'm not ... not a bit . What have you got in that box ? '' `` A cake , '' said Anne archly .
In her relief at Mr. XXXXX 's unexpected amiability her spirits soared upward feather-light .
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