There was a party of visitors expected out from town , and after the concert a supper was to be given to the performers . `` Do you really think the organdy will be best ? '' queried Anne anxiously . `` I do n't think it 's as pretty as my blue-flowered muslin -- and it certainly is n't so fashionable . '' `` But it suits you ever so much better , '' said Diana . `` It 's so soft and frilly and clinging . The muslin is stiff , and makes you look too dressed up . But the organdy seems as if it grew on you . '' Anne sighed and yielded . Diana was beginning to have a reputation for notable taste in dressing , and her advice on such subjects was much sought after . She was looking very pretty herself on this particular night in a dress of the lovely wild-rose pink , from which Anne was forever debarred ; but she was not to take any part in the concert , so her appearance was of minor importance . All her pains were bestowed upon Anne , who , she vowed , must , for the credit of Avonlea , be dressed and combed and adorned to the Queen 's taste . `` Pull out that frill a little more -- so ; here , let me tie your sash ; now for your slippers . I 'm going to braid your hair in two thick braids , and tie them halfway up with big white bows -- no , do n't pull out a single curl over your forehead -- just have the soft part . There is no way you do your hair suits you so well , Anne , and Mrs. Allan says you look like a Madonna when you part it so . I shall fasten this little white house rose just behind your ear . There was just one on my bush , and I saved it for you . '' `` Shall I put my pearl beads on ? '' asked Anne . `` Matthew brought me a string from town last week , and I know he 'd like to see them on me . ''
Diana pursed up her lips , put her black head XXXXX one side critically , and finally pronounced in favor of the beads , which were thereupon tied around Anne 's slim milk-white throat .
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