Anne sat in a pain that was almost intolerable . She could not tell comforting falsehoods ; and all that Ruby said was so horribly true . She WAS leaving everything she cared for . She had laid up her treasures on earth only ; she had lived solely for the little things of life -- the things that pass -- forgetting the great things that go onward into eternity , bridging the gulf between the two lives and making of death a mere passing from one dwelling to the other -- from twilight to unclouded day . God would take care of her there -- Anne believed -- she would learn -- but now it was no wonder her soul clung , in blind helplessness , to the only things she knew and loved . Ruby raised herself on her arm and lifted up her bright , beautiful blue eyes to the moonlit skies . `` I want to live , '' she said , in a trembling voice . `` I want to live like other girls . I -- I want to be married , Anne -- and -- and -- have little children . You know I always loved babies , Anne . I could n't say this to any one but you . I know you understand . And then poor Herb -- he -- he loves me and I love him , Anne . The others meant nothing to me , but HE does -- and if I could live I would be his wife and be so happy . Oh , Anne , it 's hard . '' Ruby sank back on her pillows and sobbed convulsively . Anne pressed her hand in an agony of sympathy -- silent sympathy , which perhaps helped Ruby more than broken , imperfect words could have done ; for presently she grew calmer and her sobs ceased . `` I 'm glad I 've told you this , Anne , '' she whispered . `` It has helped me just to say it all out . I 've wanted to all summer -- every time you came .
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