I thought you knew . It 's no secret that Chester has been going after Damaris ever since she came here . But what then ? You ca n't tie him to your apron strings forever , woman . He 'll be finding a mate for himself , as he should . Seeing that he 's straight and well-shaped , no doubt Damaris will look with favor on him . Old Martha Blair declares the girl loves him better than her eyes . '' Thyra made a sound like a strangled moan in the middle of August 's speech . She heard the rest of it immovably . When it came to an end she stood and looked down upon him in a way that silenced him . `` You 've told the news you came to tell , and gloated over it , and now get you gone , '' she said slowly . `` Now , Thyra , '' he began , but she interrupted him threateningly . `` Get you gone , I say ! And you need not bring my mail here any longer . I want no more of your misshapen body and lying tongue ! '' August went , but at the door he turned for a parting stab . `` My tongue is not a lying one , Mrs. Carewe . I 've told you the truth , as all Avonlea knows it . Chester is mad about Damaris Garland . It 's no wonder I thought you knew what all the settlement can see .
But you 're such a jealous , odd body , I suppose the boy hid it from you XXXXX fear you 'd go into a tantrum .
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