She will never believe but what I did it on purpose . '' `` I should think she would better punish Diana for being so greedy as to drink three glassfuls of anything , '' said Marilla shortly . `` Why , three of those big glasses would have made her sick even if it had only been cordial . Well , this story will be a nice handle for those folks who are so down on me for making currant wine , although I have n't made any for three years ever since I found out that the minister did n't approve . I just kept that bottle for sickness . There , there , child , do n't cry . I ca n't see as you were to blame although I 'm sorry it happened so . '' `` I must cry , '' said Anne . `` My heart is broken . The stars in their courses fight against me , Marilla . Diana and I are parted forever . Oh , Marilla , I little dreamed of this when first we swore our vows of friendship . '' `` Do n't be foolish , Anne . Mrs. Barry will think better of it when she finds you 're not to blame . I suppose she thinks you 've done it for a silly joke or something of that sort . You 'd best go up this evening and tell her how it was . '' `` My courage fails me at the thought of facing Diana 's injured mother , '' sighed Anne . `` I wish you 'd go , Marilla . You 're so much more dignified than I am . Likely she 'd listen to you quicker than to me . ''
`` Well , I will , '' said Marilla , reflecting XXXXX it would probably be the wiser course .
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