In less than a month Gilbert 's mother had a letter from him saying that he was coming home to settle down and marry Anne . He arrived home yesterday and last night Anne came to Springdale on her way home from St. Mary 's . They came to see me this morning and said things to me I ai n't going to repeat because they would sound fearful vain . They were so happy that they made me feel as if it was a good thing to have lived eighty years in a world where folks could be so happy . They said their new joy was my birthday gift to them . The wedding is to be in September and I 'm going to Montrose in August to help Anne with her quilts . I do n't think anything will happen to prevent this time -- no quarrelling , anyhow . Those two young creatures have learned their lesson . You 'd better take it to heart too , Nora May . It 's less trouble to learn it at second hand . Do n't you ever quarrel with your real beau -- it do n't matter about the sham ones , of course . Do n't take offence at trifles or listen to what other people tell you about him -- outsiders , that is , that want to make mischief . What you think about him is of more importance than what they do . To be sure , you 're too young yet to be thinking of such things at all . But just mind what old Aunt Susanna told you when your time comes . Bertie 's New Year He stood on the sagging doorstep and looked out on the snowy world . His hands were clasped behind him , and his thin face wore a thoughtful , puzzled look . The door behind him opened jerkingly , and a scowling woman came out with a pan of dishwater in her hand . `` Ai n't you gone yet , Bert ? '' she said sharply .
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