`` I love them , '' said Dorothy . `` They are so nice and selfish . Dogs are TOO good and unselfish . They make me feel uncomfortable . But cats are gloriously human . '' `` You have two delightful old china dogs there . May I look at them closely ? '' said Aline , crossing the room towards the fireplace and thereby becoming the unconscious cause of the other accident . Picking up Magog , she sat down on the cushion under which was secreted Priscilla 's chocolate cake . Priscilla and Anne exchanged agonized glances but could do nothing . The stately Aline continued to sit on the cushion and discuss china dogs until the time of departure . Dorothy lingered behind a moment to squeeze Anne 's hand and whisper impulsively . `` I KNOW you and I are going to be chums . Oh , Roy has told me all about you . I 'm the only one of the family he tells things to , poor boy -- nobody COULD confide in mamma and Aline , you know . What glorious times you girls must have here ! Wo n't you let me come often and have a share in them ? '' `` Come as often as you like , '' Anne responded heartily , thankful that one of Roy 's sisters was likable . She would never like Aline , so much was certain ; and Aline would never like her , though Mrs. Gardner might be won . Altogether , Anne sighed with relief when the ordeal was over . ''
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