`` I do , indeed . And I have decided that it is my duty to broach the subject to Leslie . '' `` Gilbert Blythe , you shall NOT do any such thing , '' cried Anne vehemently . `` Oh , Gilbert , you wo n't -- you wo n't . You could n't be so cruel . Promise me you wo n't . '' `` Why , Anne-girl , I did n't suppose you would take it like this . Be reasonable -- '' `` I wo n't be reasonable -- I ca n't be reasonable -- I AM reasonable . It is you who are unreasonable . Gilbert , have you ever once thought what it would mean for Leslie if Dick Moore were to be restored to his right senses ? Just stop and think ! She 's unhappy enough now ; but life as Dick 's nurse and attendant is a thousand times easier for her than life as Dick 's wife . I know -- I KNOW ! It 's unthinkable . Do n't you meddle with the matter . Leave well enough alone . '' `` I HAVE thought over that aspect of the case thoroughly , Anne . But I believe that a doctor is bound to set the sanctity of a patient 's mind and body above all other considerations , no matter what the consequences may be . I believe it his duty to endeavor to restore health and sanity , if there is any hope whatever of it . '' `` But Dick is n't your patient in that respect , '' cried Anne , taking another tack .
`` If Leslie had asked you if anything could be done for him , THEN it might be your duty XXXXX tell her what you really thought .
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