She did not see fit to tell me what her news was , and I am no pry , doctor , dear , and never was , but it is plain something has upset her . And it is not good for her to be upset . '' Gilbert hurried rather anxiously to the garden . Had anything happened at Green Gables ? But Anne , sitting on the rustic seat by the brook , did not look troubled , though she was certainly much excited . Her eyes were their grayest , and scarlet spots burned on her cheeks . `` What has happened , Anne ? '' Anne gave a queer little laugh . `` I think you 'll hardly believe it when I tell you , Gilbert . I ca n't believe it yet . As Susan said the other day , ' I feel like a fly coming to live in the sun -- dazed-like . ' It 's all so incredible . I 've read the letter a score of times and every time it 's just the same -- I ca n't believe my own eyes . Oh , Gilbert , you were right -- so right . I can see that clearly enough now -- and I 'm so ashamed of myself -- and will you ever really forgive me ? '' `` Anne , I 'll shake you if you do n't grow coherent . Redmond would be ashamed of you . WHAT has happened ? '' `` You wo n't believe it -- you wo n't believe it -- '' `` I 'm going to phone for Uncle Dave , '' said Gilbert , pretending to start for the house . `` Sit down , Gilbert .
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