Anyhow , it 's not likely I 'd find any more of them this year . I found this one on the cellar steps . '' `` Davy , what is it you 've done ? '' `` I put a toad in Marilla 's bed . You can go and take it out if you like . But say , Anne , would n't it be fun to leave it there ? '' `` Davy Keith ! '' Anne sprang from Davy 's clinging arms and flew across the hall to Marilla 's room . The bed was slightly rumpled . She threw back the blankets in nervous haste and there in very truth was the toad , blinking at her from under a pillow . `` How can I carry that awful thing out ? '' moaned Anne with a shudder . The fire shovel suggested itself to her and she crept down to get it while Marilla was busy in the pantry . Anne had her own troubles carrying that toad downstairs , for it hopped off the shovel three times and once she thought she had lost it in the hall . When she finally deposited it in the cherry orchard she drew a long breath of relief . `` If Marilla knew she 'd never feel safe getting into bed again in her life . I 'm so glad that little sinner repented in time . There 's Diana signaling to me from her window . I 'm glad ... I really feel the need of some diversion , for what with Anthony Pye in school and Davy Keith at home my nerves have had about all they can endure for one day . '' IX A Question of Color `` That old nuisance of a Rachel Lynde was here again today , pestering me for a subscription towards buying a carpet for the vestry room , '' said Mr. Harrison wrathfully .
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