Neither was Gilbert . Their usual good-comradeship and Josephian community of taste and viewpoint were sadly lacking . Anne 's disapproval of the whole project showed itself in the haughty uplift of her head and the studied politeness of her remarks . Gilbert 's mouth was set in all the Blythe obstinacy , but his eyes were troubled . He meant to do what he believed to be his duty ; but to be at outs with Anne was a high price to pay . Altogether , both were glad when they reached the light -- and remorseful that they should be glad . Captain Jim put away the fishing net upon which he was working , and welcomed them joyfully . In the searching light of the spring evening he looked older than Anne had ever seen him . His hair had grown much grayer , and the strong old hand shook a little . But his blue eyes were clear and steady , and the staunch soul looked out through them gallant and unafraid . Captain Jim listened in amazed silence while Gilbert said what he had come to say . Anne , who knew how the old man worshipped Leslie , felt quite sure that he would side with her , although she had not much hope that this would influence Gilbert . She was therefore surprised beyond measure when Captain Jim , slowly and sorrowfully , but unhesitatingly , gave it as his opinion that Leslie should be told . `` Oh , Captain Jim , I did n't think you 'd say that , '' she exclaimed reproachfully . `` I thought you would n't want to make more trouble for her . '' Captain Jim shook his head . `` I do n't want to . I know how you feel about it , Mistress Blythe -- just as I feel meself . But it ai n't our feelings we have to steer by through life -- no , no , we 'd make shipwreck mighty often if we did that . There 's only the one safe compass and we 've got to set our course by that -- what it 's right to do .
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