Anne , I have come to the conclusion that if Dick Moore were taken to a good hospital and the operation of trephining performed on several places in his skull , his memory and faculties might be restored . '' `` Gilbert ! '' Anne 's voice was full of protest . `` Surely you do n't mean it ! '' `` I do , indeed . And I have decided that it is my duty to broach the subject to Leslie . '' `` Gilbert Blythe , you shall NOT do any such thing , '' cried Anne vehemently . `` Oh , Gilbert , you wo n't -- you wo n't . You could n't be so cruel . Promise me you wo n't . '' `` Why , Anne-girl , I did n't suppose you would take it like this . Be reasonable -- '' `` I wo n't be reasonable -- I ca n't be reasonable -- I AM reasonable . It is you who are unreasonable . Gilbert , have you ever once thought what it would mean for Leslie if Dick Moore were to be restored to his right senses ? Just stop and think ! She 's unhappy enough now ; but life as Dick 's nurse and attendant is a thousand times easier for her than life as Dick 's wife . I know -- I KNOW ! It 's unthinkable . Do n't you meddle with the matter . Leave well enough alone . ''
`` I HAVE thought over that aspect XXXXX the case thoroughly , Anne .
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