`` It was n't particularly good of me at all , Anne . I was pleased to be able to do you some small service . Are we going to be friends after this ? Have you really forgiven me my old fault ? '' Anne laughed and tried unsuccessfully to withdraw her hand . `` I forgave you that day by the pond landing , although I did n't know it . What a stubborn little goose I was . I 've been -- I may as well make a complete confession -- I 've been sorry ever since . '' `` We are going to be the best of friends , '' said Gilbert , jubilantly . `` We were born to be good friends , Anne . You 've thwarted destiny enough . I know we can help each other in many ways . You are going to keep up your studies , are n't you ? So am I. Come , I 'm going to walk home with you . '' Marilla looked curiously at Anne when the latter entered the kitchen . `` Who was that came up the lane with you , Anne ? '' `` Gilbert Blythe , '' answered Anne , vexed to find herself blushing . `` I met him on Barry 's hill . '' `` I did n't think you and Gilbert Blythe were such good friends that you 'd stand for half an hour at the gate talking to him , '' said Marilla with a dry smile . `` We have n't been -- we 've been good enemies .
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