When they drove into the yard they saw two faces peering at them through the porch window . But although they rapped and waited patiently and persistently nobody came to the door . Two decidedly ruffled and indignant girls drove away from Simon Fletcher 's . Even Anne admitted that she was beginning to feel discouraged . But the tide turned after that . Several Sloane homesteads came next , where they got liberal subscriptions , and from that to the end they fared well , with only an occasional snub . Their last place of call was at Robert Dickson 's by the pond bridge . They stayed to tea here , although they were nearly home , rather than risk offending Mrs. Dickson , who had the reputation of being a very `` touchy '' woman . While they were there old Mrs. James White called in . `` I 've just been down to Lorenzo 's , '' she announced . `` He 's the proudest man in Avonlea this minute . What do you think ? There 's a brand new boy there ... and after seven girls that 's quite an event , I can tell you . '' Anne pricked up her ears , and when they drove away she said . `` I 'm going straight to Lorenzo White 's . '' `` But he lives on the White Sands road and it 's quite a distance out of our way , '' protested Diana . `` Gilbert and Fred will canvass him . '' `` They are not going around until next Saturday and it will be too late by then , '' said Anne firmly . `` The novelty will be worn off . Lorenzo White is dreadfully mean but he will subscribe to ANYTHING just now .
We must n't let such a golden opportunity slip , XXXXX . ''
Anne Avonlea Diana Fletcher Gilbert Sands Sloane White snub subscriptions