Do it right off , I say , and have it over . '' `` Do you mean apologize to Mrs. Lynde ? '' `` Yes -- apologize -- that 's the very word , '' said Matthew eagerly . `` Just smooth it over so to speak . That 's what I was trying to get at . '' `` I suppose I could do it to oblige you , '' said Anne thoughtfully . `` It would be true enough to say I am sorry , because I AM sorry now . I was n't a bit sorry last night . I was mad clear through , and I stayed mad all night . I know I did because I woke up three times and I was just furious every time . But this morning it was over . I was n't in a temper anymore -- and it left a dreadful sort of goneness , too . I felt so ashamed of myself . But I just could n't think of going and telling Mrs. Lynde so . It would be so humiliating . I made up my mind I 'd stay shut up here forever rather than do that . But still -- I 'd do anything for you -- if you really want me to -- '' `` Well now , of course I do . It 's terrible lonesome downstairs without you . Just go and smooth things over -- that 's a good girl . '' `` Very well , '' said Anne resignedly .
`` I 'll tell Marilla as soon as she comes XXXXX I 've repented . ''
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