Chapter 24 Chapter 23 Dangerous Games

However, Annie was stuck in the dilemma of "having to get through" for two weeks before meeting her new teacher. Nearly a month had passed since the "cake incident", and she gradually felt nothing new about it.Before this, there have been things like pouring the skimmed milk that should have been poured into the human pig feed tank into the yarn ball tank in the storage room;Of course, these are just trivial matters. A week after Anne had been invited to the Vicarage, Diana Barry had another social gathering. "This is a party in the circle, only the girls in the class." Anne said to Marilla triumphantly.

The atmosphere of the party was relaxed and pleasant.There was no problem before the end of tea drinking. After drinking tea, everyone came to the yard and wanted to play something, but they were a little tired of the previous small games. They should play something new and weird, so they played again Played the "challenge game". "Challenge Game" is a very popular game among children in Yabangli. At first, it was only played among boys, and later it was gradually extended to girls.Enumerating all the silly incidents of playing "challenge games" in Albany all summer would be enough to fill a book.

First, Charlie Sloan challenged Ruby Gillies, "Can you climb that tall old willow tree in front of the main entrance?" There were many thick green caterpillars entangled in this tree, and Ruby was frightened. Fucked, and tore the new muslin dress too.However, as soon as Ruby saw that she would be reprimanded by her mother, she ignored everything and climbed up slowly, defeating Charlie Sloan's challenge. Next, George Pai challenged Jenny Andrews, "Don't shake, can you jump around the yard on one leg with only your left foot?" Jenny accepted the challenge bravely, but when she jumped to the first At three corners, he finally couldn't hold on, and fell to the ground with his right foot and fell miserably.

George looked obnoxiously cocky, so Anne retorted, "Can you walk on the slab wall on the east side of the yard?" Walking on the slab wall, you may not understand if you haven't played this game, it requires balance skills, Because the head and heels are difficult to maintain balance. Although George Pai may not be very likeable, she seems to have a natural ability to walk on the slate wall, and she is diligent in practice, so she walks on the slate wall of Barry's house very easily, without any doubts. strenuous. Witnessing this thrilling performance of balancing skills, the girls reluctantly praised George, though not from their hearts, and then everyone tried on the board wall, but all failed.George came down from the board wall proudly and triumphantly, and looked at Annie angrily with his lips pouted. Annie flicked her red-haired pigtails and said, "It's okay to walk on the low and low board wall." It's amazing that there are kids in Mealis Pearson who can walk on the roof beams."

"That's unbelievable," said George in a tone of indisputability. "Is there anyone who can walk on pillars? At least you can't. " "What if I could?" cried Anne defiantly. "Then please go and try," George replied unconvinced, and then she challenged, "If you don't agree, try climbing on the beams on the roof of Barry's kitchen." Annie's face changed after hearing this, but she had no choice but to speak. There was a ladder on the roof of the kitchen. When Annie walked there, the girls were half excited, half surprised, and held their breath.

"Annie, you can't walk on that!" cried Diana desperately. "You'll fall down and die. Don't care what George says. She's making you do something dangerous. She's a badass." "If I don't, my reputation will be damaged," said Anne gravely. "I can only accept the challenge and walk on that log. Diana, if I die, you will string my pearls." Keep the completed ring as a souvenir." Under the nervous gaze of the girls holding their breath, Annie climbed up the ladder, then stood up on the timber, and walked on the dangerous building frame.The trees were so high off the ground that Anne felt a little dazzled, and she knew full well that her imagination was of little use when walking on them.

Even so, Anne took a few steps before the catastrophe struck.Just as she was thinking about whether she could lose her balance while staggering like this, she suddenly slipped and stepped on the roof that was scorched by the sun, and immediately fell into the lush American ivy below.The girls who had been watching nervously below were panicked, and were about to cry out in panic, but this happened in an instant. If Anne fell from the roof on the side she had climbed, Diana would have gotten the ring made of pearls on the spot. Fortunately, Anne fell from the roof on the opposite side.The roof on this side went all the way to the top of the balcony, and the eaves were so close to the ground that it wouldn't be a big deal to fall from there.

Nevertheless, Diana and the others ran around the house like crazy, only Ruby Gillis was so frightened that his feet took root, and he went into a hysterical attack on the spot.At this time, Annie fell among the messy American ivy, and an exhausted expression appeared on her bloodless face. "Anne, are you dead?" cried Diana, squatting beside Anne in a daze, "Oh, Anne, my Anne, please, just speak a word, whether you are dead or alive, Speak quickly." As soon as she said this, Annie raised her body staggeringly and made a weak voice. The girls breathed a sigh of relief, especially George Pai, who let his heart hang down.George, who lacks imagination, knows what will happen if Anne dies. Many terrible scenes that may appear in the future emerge in her mind.

"It's all right, Diana, she's not dead, she seems to be out of her mind." "Where is this? Ah, Annie, look, where is this?" Charlie Sloan asked, sobbing. Before Anne could answer, Mrs. Barry rushed over. When she saw Mrs. Barry, Annie hurriedly stood up.But she was so painful that she let out a small cry and squatted down. "What's the matter? Is it hurt somewhere?" asked Mrs. Barry. "I hurt my ankle," gasped Anne. "Oh, Diana, get your father, and please beg him to take me home. I can't walk, and it's very hard to hop on one leg. I haven't even jumped down the whole circle of the yard with my legs."

At this time, Marilla was picking summer apples in the orchard, when suddenly she saw Mr. Barry walking across the wooden bridge and up the slope.Walking side by side with Mr. Barry was Mrs. Barry, and a large group of girls followed behind the two of them.Mr. Barry held Anne in his arms, and Annie's head was resting weakly on Mr. Barry's shoulder. At that moment, Marilla seemed to wake up suddenly. She realized what God had pointed out to hide in the depths of her heart. The uneasiness pierced her heart like a sharp knife, and Marilla felt deeply that Anne's existence was important to her. how important it is.Before that, Marilla always thought that Anne was just very lovable, no, very cute, but at this moment, she rushed down the hill almost crazily, and she woke up to the fact that Anne was more important to her than anything else. Important, no one can replace her.

"Mr. Barry, what's the matter with Anne?" Marilla asked impatiently, gasping for breath. Marilla, who was usually very calm and stable, changed her face at this time, showing panic that she hadn't seen in many years. Annie raised her head and replied, "Don't worry, Marilla, I fell off the tree by accident and twisted my ankle, but, Marilla, I may have broken my ankle, so the injury may be serious." Heavy." "You're going to make some trouble when you go to a party," said Marilla, with a thud in her heart, and her voice could not help becoming sharp and terrible. As Marilla said, because of the unbearable pain, Annie's wish to pass out was finally fulfilled, and she really passed out unconsciously. Marxie, who was harvesting in the field, was also hastily called back. Marshall immediately went to ask for a doctor, and the doctor came soon, only then did he know that Annie's injury was much more serious than expected, and her ankle was broken. In the evening, Marilla went upstairs to Annie's east wing. The pale Anne lay on the bed and asked sadly, "Marilla, do you think I'm pitiful?" "You did it to yourself!" said Marilla, drawing down the blinds and lighting the lamps. "Is it because I'm not worthy of pity? It's a great pain, but Marilla, what will happen to you if you are challenged by others to go to Dongmu?" "Stand firm and let them challenge you, really!" Anne sighed. "You're a strong-willed man, and I'm no match. I was fooled by George Pai for a fool. It was unbearable. George was the worst scum I ever met, and I was Excessive retribution, no longer so angry. "It's not a good feeling to be unconscious, to be in a coma. When the doctor put my ankle in place, it hurts like hell. Now I can't walk for six or seven weeks, and I can't see the new teacher. By the time I can go to school, she will not be the new teacher. I will be surpassed by Gilbert and all the classmates in the class. Oh, I am so miserable, but if Marilla is not angry, I will try my best patient." "Well, well, I'm not offended," said Marilla. "You're an unlucky boy, but as you say, you're the one to suffer. Come, come, have some food." "Isn't it wonderful that I have a rich imagination? It helps a great deal. What happens to a broken bone, Marilla, who has no imagination?" During the seven long, lonely weeks that followed, Annie really didn't know how to thank her imagination, but it wasn't just her imagination that beat her injury.There were many people who came to visit Anne, and maybe some of her classmates would show up every day, bring flowers and books, and tell her the news of Abangli School. "Marilla, everyone treated me very warmly and kindly," said Anne happily.Annie dragged her feet for many days, but finally one day she was able to walk on the ground. "It's annoying to lie down all day, but there is also a good side, Marilla. Through this incident, I realized that I have many friends. Even Principal Bell came to visit me. He is a good person, although we are not bosom friends... But I already liked him, I criticized his prayers before, it was so wrong. "Mr. Principal also told me that he had a broken bone when he was a child and a lot of other things. When I think of Principal Bell as a child, I have a strange feeling. I can't imagine how he was a child. , it seems that my imagination has its limits. I imagined Principal Bell in his childhood, his whole body shrunken, but still the same as he saw in Sunday school, with a white bearded face and wearing A pair of glasses. But I can easily imagine what Mrs. Alan looked like when she was a child. "Mrs. Allan has come to visit me 14 times. Isn't that an honor? Marilla, how busy she must be as the pastor's wife! When Mrs. Allan came, my spirits also cheered up. "When George Pai came to visit, I tried to be as honest and respectful as I could with her. She seemed to regret challenging me to go to the Tom, and she would be ashamed to live if I died. Diana was indeed a loyal friend, and she teased me at my bedside every day, and even Mrs. Lynde came to visit me. "Ah! If I can go to school, how happy I should be! Hearing all kinds of rumors about the new teacher, I feel nervous and excited, and I can't calm down. The girls are already fascinated by her. Listen to Dai Anna said that she has blond curly hair and very attractive eyes. She often wears beautiful clothes, the most beautiful skirt with red lantern sleeves in Yabanli. Now every Friday afternoon at school is reciting lessons and reciting poems , and skits, which are pretty good just thinking about them. George Pai hates reciting lessons because she has no imagination. Diana and Ruby Gillies and Jenny Andrews are doing I am rehearsing intensively for a short play called "Morning Visit" next week. Also, on Friday when there is no recitation class, I have a field class. The teacher takes everyone to the forest to observe ferns, flowers and birds , every morning and evening each gymnastics activities. "Mrs. Lynde says she's never heard of such a thing. Isn't it because of a female teacher! I think it's wonderful, and I think Mrs. Stich must be my type." "Only one thing is clear," Marilla said, "falling off the roof of Barry's house doesn't seem to hurt your tongue at all."