`` I 'm afraid my imagination is a little rusty -- it 's so long since I used it , '' she said . `` I dare say your claim to sympathy is just as strong as mine . It all depends on the way we look at it . Sit down here and tell me about yourself . '' `` I am very sorry I ca n't , '' said Anne firmly . `` I would like to , because you seem like an interesting lady , and you might even be a kindred spirit although you do n't look very much like it . But it is my duty to go home to Miss Marilla Cuthbert . Miss Marilla Cuthbert is a very kind lady who has taken me to bring up properly . She is doing her best , but it is very discouraging work . You must not blame her because I jumped on the bed . But before I go I do wish you would tell me if you will forgive Diana and stay just as long as you meant to in Avonlea . '' `` I think perhaps I will if you will come over and talk to me occasionally , '' said Miss Barry . That evening Miss Barry gave Diana a silver bangle bracelet and told the senior members of the household that she had unpacked her valise . `` I 've made up my mind to stay simply for the sake of getting better acquainted with that Anne-girl , '' she said frankly . `` She amuses me , and at my time of life an amusing person is a rarity . '' Marilla 's only comment when she heard the story was , `` I told you so . '' This was for Matthew 's benefit . Miss Barry stayed her month out and over . She was a more agreeable guest than usual , for Anne kept her in good humor . They became firm friends .
When Miss Barry went away she said : `` Remember , you Anne-girl , when you come to town you 're to visit me and I 'll put you XXXXX my very sparest spare-room bed to sleep . ''
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