Marilla Cuthbert , you 're fairly in for it . Did you ever suppose you 'd see the day when you 'd be adopting an orphan girl ? It 's surprising enough ; but not so surprising as that Matthew should be at the bottom of it , him that always seemed to have such a mortal dread of little girls . Anyhow , we 've decided on the experiment and goodness only knows what will come of it . '' CHAPTER VII . Anne Says Her Prayers When Marilla took Anne up to bed that night she said stiffly : `` Now , Anne , I noticed last night that you threw your clothes all about the floor when you took them off . That is a very untidy habit , and I ca n't allow it at all . As soon as you take off any article of clothing fold it neatly and place it on the chair . I have n't any use at all for little girls who are n't neat . '' `` I was so harrowed up in my mind last night that I did n't think about my clothes at all , '' said Anne . `` I 'll fold them nicely tonight . They always made us do that at the asylum . Half the time , though , I 'd forget , I 'd be in such a hurry to get into bed nice and quiet and imagine things . '' `` You 'll have to remember a little better if you stay here , '' admonished Marilla . `` There , that looks something like . Say your prayers now and get into bed . '' `` I never say any prayers , '' announced Anne . Marilla looked horrified astonishment . `` Why , Anne , what do you mean ? Were you never taught to say your prayers ?
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