If you have , just put yourself in our place . We did n't know there was anybody in that bed and you nearly scared us to death . It was simply awful the way we felt . And then we could n't sleep in the spare room after being promised . I suppose you are used to sleeping in spare rooms . But just imagine what you would feel like if you were a little orphan girl who had never had such an honor . '' All the snap had gone by this time . Miss Barry actually laughed -- a sound which caused Diana , waiting in speechless anxiety in the kitchen outside , to give a great gasp of relief . `` I 'm afraid my imagination is a little rusty -- it 's so long since I used it , '' she said . `` I dare say your claim to sympathy is just as strong as mine . It all depends on the way we look at it . Sit down here and tell me about yourself . '' `` I am very sorry I ca n't , '' said Anne firmly . `` I would like to , because you seem like an interesting lady , and you might even be a kindred spirit although you do n't look very much like it . But it is my duty to go home to Miss Marilla Cuthbert . Miss Marilla Cuthbert is a very kind lady who has taken me to bring up properly . She is doing her best , but it is very discouraging work . You must not blame her because I jumped on the bed . But before I go I do wish you would tell me if you will forgive Diana and stay just as long as you meant to in Avonlea . '' `` I think perhaps I will if you will come over and talk to me occasionally , '' said Miss Barry .
That evening Miss Barry gave Diana a silver bangle bracelet and told the senior members XXXXX the household that she had unpacked her valise .
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