`` The year is a book , is n't it , Marilla ? Spring 's pages are written in Mayflowers and violets , summer 's in roses , autumn 's in red maple leaves , and winter in holly and evergreen . '' `` Did Gilbert do well in his examinations ? '' persisted Marilla . `` Excellently well . He led his class . But where are the twins and Mrs. Lynde ? '' `` Rachel and Dora are over at Mr. Harrison 's . Davy is down at Boulters ' . I think I hear him coming now . '' Davy burst in , saw Anne , stopped , and then hurled himself upon her with a joyful yell . `` Oh , Anne , ai n't I glad to see you ! Say , Anne , I 've grown two inches since last fall . Mrs. Lynde measured me with her tape today , and say , Anne , see my front tooth . It 's gone . Mrs. Lynde tied one end of a string to it and the other end to the door , and then shut the door . I sold it to Milty for two cents . Milty 's collecting teeth . '' `` What in the world does he want teeth for ? '' asked Marilla .
`` To make a necklace XXXXX playing Indian Chief , '' explained Davy , climbing upon Anne 's lap .
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