She says she wo n't stay and I 'm sure I do n't care . But Father and Mother do . '' `` Why did n't you tell them it was my fault ? '' demanded Anne . `` It 's likely I 'd do such a thing , is n't it ? '' said Diana with just scorn . `` I 'm no telltale , Anne Shirley , and anyhow I was just as much to blame as you . '' `` Well , I 'm going in to tell her myself , '' said Anne resolutely . Diana stared . `` Anne Shirley , you 'd never ! why -- she 'll eat you alive ! '' `` Do n't frighten me any more than I am frightened , '' implored Anne . `` I 'd rather walk up to a cannon 's mouth . But I 've got to do it , Diana . It was my fault and I 've got to confess . I 've had practice in confessing , fortunately . '' `` Well , she 's in the room , '' said Diana . `` You can go in if you want to . I would n't dare . And I do n't believe you 'll do a bit of good . ''
With this encouragement Anne bearded the lion XXXXX its den -- that is to say , walked resolutely up to the sitting-room door and knocked faintly .
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