Do n't you think you could wear a shabby dress once for their sake , Irene ? '' `` Oh , do n't you think those accounts we get of the conditions of the Belgians are very much exaggerated ? '' said Irene . `` I 'm sure they ca n't be actually starving you know , in the twentieth century . The newspapers always colour things so highly . '' Rilla concluded that she had humiliated herself enough . There was such a thing as self-respect . No more coaxing , concert or no concert . She got up , boot and all . `` I am sorry you ca n't help us , Irene , but since you can not we must do the best we can . '' Now this did not suit Irene at all . She desired exceedingly to sing at that concert , and all her hesitations were merely by way of enhancing the boon of her final consent . Besides , she really wanted to be friends with Rilla again . Rilla 's whole-hearted , ungrudging adoration had been very sweet incense to her . And Ingleside was a very charming house to visit , especially when a handsome college student like Walter was home . She stopped looking at Rilla 's feet . `` Rilla , darling , do n't be so abrupt . I really want to help you , if I can manage it . Just sit down and let 's talk it over . '' `` I 'm sorry , but I ca n't .
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