At this naive demand , made in a perfectly serious tone , Priscilla laughed again . But Anne said , impulsively squeezing Philippa 's hand , `` We thought this morning that you were the prettiest girl we saw at Redmond . '' Philippa 's crooked mouth flashed into a bewitching , crooked smile over very white little teeth . `` I thought that myself , '' was her next astounding statement , `` but I wanted some one else 's opinion to bolster mine up . I ca n't decide even on my own appearance . Just as soon as I 've decided that I 'm pretty I begin to feel miserably that I 'm not . Besides , have a horrible old great-aunt who is always saying to me , with a mournful sigh , ` You were such a pretty baby . It 's strange how children change when they grow up . ' I adore aunts , but I detest great-aunts . Please tell me quite often that I am pretty , if you do n't mind . I feel so much more comfortable when I can believe I 'm pretty . And I 'll be just as obliging to you if you want me to -- I CAN be , with a clear conscience . '' `` Thanks , '' laughed Anne , `` but Priscilla and I are so firmly convinced of our own good looks that we do n't need any assurance about them , so you need n't trouble . '' `` Oh , you 're laughing at me . I know you think I 'm abominably vain , but I 'm not . There really is n't one spark of vanity in me . And I 'm never a bit grudging about paying compliments to other girls when they deserve them . I 'm so glad I know you folks . I came up on Saturday and I 've nearly died of homesickness ever since . It 's a horrible feeling , is n't it ?
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