We do n't HAVE to let it . We can afford to go to Europe even if we do n't let it . It would help us out , but not for gold will I let my home pass into the possession of such people as have come here and looked at it . YOU are different . I believe you do love it and will be good to it . You can have it . '' `` If -- if we can afford to pay what you ask for it , '' hesitated Anne . Miss Patty named the amount required . Anne and Priscilla looked at each other . Priscilla shook her head . `` I 'm afraid we ca n't afford quite so much , '' said Anne , choking back her disappointment . `` You see , we are only college girls and we are poor . '' `` What were you thinking you could afford ? '' demanded Miss Patty , ceasing not to knit . Anne named her amount . Miss Patty nodded gravely . `` That will do . As I told you , it is not strictly necessary that we should let it at all . We are not rich , but we have enough to go to Europe on . I have never been in Europe in my life , and never expected or wanted to go .
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