Several Sloane homesteads came next , where they got liberal subscriptions , and from that to the end they fared well , with only an occasional snub . Their last place of call was at Robert Dickson 's by the pond bridge . They stayed to tea here , although they were nearly home , rather than risk offending Mrs. Dickson , who had the reputation of being a very `` touchy '' woman . While they were there old Mrs. James White called in . `` I 've just been down to Lorenzo 's , '' she announced . `` He 's the proudest man in Avonlea this minute . What do you think ? There 's a brand new boy there ... and after seven girls that 's quite an event , I can tell you . '' Anne pricked up her ears , and when they drove away she said . `` I 'm going straight to Lorenzo White 's . '' `` But he lives on the White Sands road and it 's quite a distance out of our way , '' protested Diana . `` Gilbert and Fred will canvass him . '' `` They are not going around until next Saturday and it will be too late by then , '' said Anne firmly . `` The novelty will be worn off . Lorenzo White is dreadfully mean but he will subscribe to ANYTHING just now . We must n't let such a golden opportunity slip , Diana . '' The result justified Anne 's foresight . Mr. White met them in the yard , beaming like the sun upon an Easter day . When Anne asked for a subscription he agreed enthusiastically . `` Certain , certain .
Just put me down XXXXX a dollar more than the highest subscription you 've got . ''
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