But the bond between him and his old teacher still held . Kindred spirits alone do not change with changing years . It was a wet , bleak , cruel evening in July when Anne came back to Green Gables . One of the fierce summer storms which sometimes sweep over the gulf was ravaging the sea . As Anne came in the first raindrops dashed against the panes . `` Was that Paul who brought you home ? '' asked Marilla . `` Why did n't you make him stay all night . It 's going to be a wild evening . '' `` He 'll reach Echo Lodge before the rain gets very heavy , I think . Anyway , he wanted to go back tonight . Well , I 've had a splendid visit , but I 'm glad to see you dear folks again . ` East , west , hame 's best . ' Davy , have you been growing again lately ? '' `` I 've growed a whole inch since you left , '' said Davy proudly . `` I 'm as tall as Milty Boulter now . Ai n't I glad . He 'll have to stop crowing about being bigger . Say , Anne , did you know that Gilbert Blythe is dying ? '' Anne stood quite silent and motionless , looking at Davy .
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