But I do n't approve of this concert plan . She 'd go there and catch cold like as not , and have her head filled up with nonsense and excitement . It would unsettle her for a week . I understand that child 's disposition and what 's good for it better than you , Matthew . '' `` I think you ought to let Anne go , '' repeated Matthew firmly . Argument was not his strong point , but holding fast to his opinion certainly was . Marilla gave a gasp of helplessness and took refuge in silence . The next morning , when Anne was washing the breakfast dishes in the pantry , Matthew paused on his way out to the barn to say to Marilla again : `` I think you ought to let Anne go , Marilla . '' For a moment Marilla looked things not lawful to be uttered . Then she yielded to the inevitable and said tartly : `` Very well , she can go , since nothing else 'll please you . '' Anne flew out of the pantry , dripping dishcloth in hand . `` Oh , Marilla , Marilla , say those blessed words again . '' `` I guess once is enough to say them . This is Matthew 's doings and I wash my hands of it . If you catch pneumonia sleeping in a strange bed or coming out of that hot hall in the middle of the night , do n't blame me , blame Matthew . Anne Shirley , you 're dripping greasy water all over the floor . I never saw such a careless child . '' `` Oh , I know I 'm a great trial to you , Marilla , '' said Anne repentantly . `` I make so many mistakes . But then just think of all the mistakes I do n't make , although I might .
I 'll get some sand and scrub up the spots before I go XXXXX school .
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