Anne had turned it into a species of positive pleasure . Good Mrs. Lynde , not being overburdened with perception , did not see this . She only perceived that Anne had made a very thorough apology and all resentment vanished from her kindly , if somewhat officious , heart . `` There , there , get up , child , '' she said heartily . `` Of course I forgive you . I guess I was a little too hard on you , anyway . But I 'm such an outspoken person . You just must n't mind me , that 's what . It ca n't be denied your hair is terrible red ; but I knew a girl once -- went to school with her , in fact -- whose hair was every mite as red as yours when she was young , but when she grew up it darkened to a real handsome auburn . I would n't be a mite surprised if yours did , too -- not a mite . '' `` Oh , Mrs. Lynde ! '' Anne drew a long breath as she rose to her feet . `` You have given me a hope . I shall always feel that you are a benefactor . Oh , I could endure anything if I only thought my hair would be a handsome auburn when I grew up . It would be so much easier to be good if one 's hair was a handsome auburn , do n't you think ? And now may I go out into your garden and sit on that bench under the apple-trees while you and Marilla are talking ? There is so much more scope for imagination out there . '' `` Laws , yes , run along , child . And you can pick a bouquet of them white June lilies over in the corner if you like . ''
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