I was n't a bit sorry last night . I was mad clear through , and I stayed mad all night . I know I did because I woke up three times and I was just furious every time . But this morning it was over . I was n't in a temper anymore -- and it left a dreadful sort of goneness , too . I felt so ashamed of myself . But I just could n't think of going and telling Mrs. Lynde so . It would be so humiliating . I made up my mind I 'd stay shut up here forever rather than do that . But still -- I 'd do anything for you -- if you really want me to -- '' `` Well now , of course I do . It 's terrible lonesome downstairs without you . Just go and smooth things over -- that 's a good girl . '' `` Very well , '' said Anne resignedly . `` I 'll tell Marilla as soon as she comes in I 've repented . '' `` That 's right -- that 's right , Anne . But do n't tell Marilla I said anything about it . She might think I was putting my oar in and I promised not to do that . '' `` Wild horses wo n't drag the secret from me , '' promised Anne solemnly . `` How would wild horses drag a secret from a person anyhow ? '' But Matthew was gone , scared at his own success .
He fled hastily XXXXX the remotest corner of the horse pasture lest Marilla should suspect what he had been up to .
about as at if in of than through to without