She may turn out all right . Of course , she has a queer way of expressing herself -- a little too -- well , too kind of forcible , you know ; but she 'll likely get over that now that she 's come to live among civilized folks . And then , her temper 's pretty quick , I guess ; but there 's one comfort , a child that has a quick temper , just blaze up and cool down , ai n't never likely to be sly or deceitful . Preserve me from a sly child , that 's what . On the whole , Marilla , I kind of like her . '' When Marilla went home Anne came out of the fragrant twilight of the orchard with a sheaf of white narcissi in her hands . `` I apologized pretty well , did n't I ? '' she said proudly as they went down the lane . `` I thought since I had to do it I might as well do it thoroughly . '' `` You did it thoroughly , all right enough , '' was Marilla 's comment . Marilla was dismayed at finding herself inclined to laugh over the recollection . She had also an uneasy feeling that she ought to scold Anne for apologizing so well ; but then , that was ridiculous ! She compromised with her conscience by saying severely : `` I hope you wo n't have occasion to make many more such apologies . I hope you 'll try to control your temper now , Anne . '' `` That would n't be so hard if people would n't twit me about my looks , '' said Anne with a sigh . `` I do n't get cross about other things ; but I 'm SO tired of being twitted about my hair and it just makes me boil right over . Do you suppose my hair will really be a handsome auburn when I grow up ? '' `` You should n't think so much about your looks , Anne . I 'm afraid you are a very vain little girl . '' `` How can I be vain when I know I 'm homely ? ''
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