You 'd be wiser to keep away from Ruby Gillis . The doctors say consumption 's catching . I always knew Ruby 'd get something , gadding off to Boston last fall for a visit . People who ai n't content to stay home always catch something . '' `` People who do n't go visiting catch things , too . Sometimes they even die , '' said Diana solemnly . `` Then they do n't have themselves to blame for it , '' retorted Aunt Atossa triumphantly . `` I hear you are to be married in June , Diana . '' `` There is no truth in that report , '' said Diana , blushing . `` Well , do n't put it off too long , '' said Aunt Atossa significantly . `` You 'll fade soon -- you 're all complexion and hair . And the Wrights are terrible fickle . You ought to wear a hat , MISS SHIRLEY . Your nose is freckling scandalous . My , but you ARE redheaded ! Well , I s ` pose we 're all as the Lord made us ! Give Marilla Cuthbert my respects . She 's never been to see me since I come to Avonlea , but I s ` pose I ought n't to complain . The Cuthberts always did think themselves a cut higher than any one else round here . '' `` Oh , is n't she dreadful ? ''
gasped Diana , XXXXX they escaped down the lane .
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