Chapter 32 Chapter 31: The Confluence of the River and the River

Annie had been looking forward to the summer holidays when she would be able to spend all day outside with Diana in nature. "Lover's Lane," "Druyard Springs," "Veromia," and "Victoria" all had charms for them. Now, no matter how Anne frolicked outside, Marilla was no longer angry.For the doctor from Svensa Bell, who had come from Svensa Bell when Minnie Moy was ill, met Anne at the home of a patient one day at the beginning of the summer vacation.The doctor looked at Anne with keen eyes, then, frowning and shaking his head, he sent a message to Marilla: "Let that red-haired girl play out of doors all summer till her Until the pace becomes more agile and brisk, I hope she will not be allowed to learn her homework during this period."

Marilla was very frightened, thinking that if she didn't do what the doctor said, Anne might get tuberculosis and die. So Anne was able to spend an unprecedented golden summer easily and happily.She took a walk, rowed a boat, collected wild fruits, and enjoyed the pleasure of fantasy.As September approached, Anne had become more energetic, her eyes sparkling, and her steps more firm and powerful, reaching a level that could satisfy the doctor. Anne was full of energy and passion. "I have an endless energy now, and I want to devote myself to my studies." Anne said excitedly after taking out her textbooks from the attic. "Oh, it's been a long time, I've missed you so much. It's a real pleasure to see you again! Oh, and it's been a long time since the geometry book. Marilla, I've had a wonderful summer vacation. Now, as the pastor said last week, As I said, I was full of energy and full of energy.

"If I were a man, I would be a pastor. As long as I study theology hard, I will surely have a good influence on others in the future. "Don't you think it's a great thing to move the audience deeply through a wonderful preaching? Why can't women become pastors? If Mrs. Linde heard this, she must have been shocked, criticize My words are so absurd that they don't make sense. Mrs. Lynde said that although I heard that there seemed to be female priests in America, but thank God, it has not developed to that point in Canada. She also said that she hoped it would not come to this point, but if it did, so what?

"I think even a woman can make an excellent pastor. Like the Amity Society, the tea club of the church, when it comes time to raise funds, don't women go there? Mrs. Linde can also Pray like Principal Bell, no less. A man needs exercise, and it is perfectly fine for a woman to preach." "Is that true?" said Marilla sarcastically. "Nowadays, unorthodox preaching is not feasible at all. As long as there is Rachel's supervision, no one in Yabanli can be unrestrained." "Oh, Marilla, I have something to say, and I don't know what you're thinking, but I've been thinking about it over and over on Sunday afternoon, and I'm getting sick of it.

"I really want to be a good person. And, with Marilla, Mrs. Arlan, and Mrs. Stich, this desire is even stronger. I especially want you to think that I am capable and make you happy. Linde Madam always looks down on me a little, which makes me always wonder if I am a wicked person, and I was born with a lot of sins." Marilla was bewildered for a moment, but then laughed. "If you feel that way, then so do I, and I feel that way whenever Rachel is around. Throughout the year, she always nagged and emphasized the need to do things with integrity, but sometimes she couldn't have a good influence on people, and she really should use precepts to restrict it.

"On the other hand, though, Rachel was a good Christian man, with no malice in mind. There is no other kind and warm person like her in Yabangli.No matter what she does, she is ahead of the curve. " "Hearing what Marilla said, I feel relieved." Anne said bluntly. "There are so many questions to think about now, and they will come up one after another. In the early stages of adulthood, there are piles of things that must be considered and decided. You always have to think over and over again, and it is really exhausting to decide what is right. "Isn't life tiring and difficult when one grows up? However, with so many kind people like Marilla, Marshall, Mrs. Alain and Stich by my side, I will definitely grow into a dignified and upright person. of good people.

Otherwise, you have only yourself to blame.There is only one chance for me, and the responsibility is heavy. If I can't become a good person, it's useless to start all over again. "I've grown two inches this summer, and Ruby's father measured me at her birthday party. The new dress was made a little longer, and the deep The green dress looks so pretty. Thank you for the lace on the hem of my dress. It's not necessary to have lace or not, but it's in fashion this fall. George Pai has lace on all of his dresses too. Thinking of this, I became motivated to study, and I felt a feeling of extreme excitement from the bottom of my heart.”

"So I was right," said Marilla. As soon as Mr. Stich returned to school, the students were all in high spirits, especially the students who applied for the Quinn College, they cheered up and became nervous when they thought of the future. The entrance exam at the end of the school year will be a severe test. Everyone Saw the future calling their hand. When it came to the entrance exam, the students were all terrified again.What if I fail the exam?Anne was so tired of thinking about it all winter, and on Sunday afternoons, that even moral and theological questions were not taken seriously.When I have nightmares, it is almost always the scene when the test results are announced.Gilbert Bryce's name was prominently at the top of the list, but Anne's name could not be found anywhere, and he could only stare at the list of qualified candidates miserably.

Despite this, this winter has passed easily and happily as if flying in the middle of a busy day.As before, the school life is very interesting, and the competition and struggle are also very exciting. The students have made rapid and qualitative improvement in their studies.In fact, all of this is inseparable from Mr. Stich's profound knowledge and his ingenious and careful guidance.Teacher Stich pays attention to guiding students to think, explore, discover and solve problems by themselves.This surprised Mrs. Lynde and the board members, who were negative about such things as changing traditional practices.

Anne has broadened her horizons not only academically but also socially.Maybe she listened to Dr. Svensa Bell's advice, even though Anne often went out, Marilla no longer objected.During this period, the activities of the discussion club were extremely active, and several concerts were held.There have been one or two evening parties similar to the gathering of adults.In addition, activities such as sleigh riding and ice skating are commonplace. Annie's stature also grew rapidly like mushrooms after rain.One day, Marilla, who accidentally remembered to compare her height with Annie, was shocked when she saw that Annie was so much taller than herself.

"Ah, Annie, you've grown so tall!" Marilla said with a breath of disbelief. Marilla felt an unaccountable resentment at Anne's increase in stature.The child she liked had somehow disappeared without her noticing, replaced by a tall 15-year-old girl with a bright forehead and always serious eyes.Although Marilla still loves the girl in front of her like she loved her childhood Annie, she always has an indescribable sense of loneliness in her heart. That night, Anne and Diana went to the prayer meeting together, leaving Marilla sitting alone in a dark corner, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.At this time, the horse singer came in with a lantern. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help staring at Marilla in a panic, which made Marilla burst into laughter again. "I'm thinking about Anne. The child is all grown up, and I'm sorry to think she won't be here next winter." "She'll be back often," said Marshall reassuringly.Anne in Marshall's heart was still the innocent, lively and lovely little girl brought back from Bright Barry Station in June four years ago. "By then the branch line to Carmody will have been laid." "However, it's still different from living together." Marilla sighed sullenly. "There's no way, you men can't understand this." Annie's changes are also reflected in her appearance. It seems that she has become more stable and mature, and she has more things to think about. Although she often has fantasies, her words are much less. Noticing this change, Marilla asked, "Annie, compared to before, you speak half less and don't use long sentences. What's the matter?" Annie closed the book she was reading, blushing and smiling.She looked out of the window in a daze, the spring was bright outside, and the red ivy buds sprouted one after another. "How should I put it, I don't know why I just don't want to talk about it." Annie said, pressing her chin with her index finger as if in thought. "I like to think about beautiful things, and then treasure them in my heart like a baby. I hate talking non-stop, making people laugh and surprising. And I don't want to use long sentences. I always look forward to growing up when I was young. Finally, I can speak long sentences, and I have grown up with great difficulty, but I don't want to speak anymore. "Growing up is enjoyable in some ways, but not in the way I used to think it was enjoyable. There's so much to learn, do, and think about, that there's no time for long sentences." Teacher Xi has always taught us that short sentences are strong and powerful, and when writing essays, we should try our best to write concisely and concisely. "It was difficult at first. I used to arrange the long, exaggerated words that I thought of before and use them in the composition. I can think of that kind of sentence as much as I want, but now I am used to the teacher's way and understand It's still good." "How's the story club doing recently? I haven't heard you mention it again." "It doesn't exist anymore. There is no such leisure time now, and we are already a little bored. The love murder, the elopement of men and women, etc. are too boring. "Mr. Stich also often asks us to write stories to practice composition, but in Yabangli, we can't actually make up any stories. We can only write stories related to our life experience. The teacher severely criticized us, and we also I conducted self-criticism. Before I discovered my faults, I didn’t expect my composition to have such problems. I felt very ashamed and wanted to find out the reason. The teacher said that if I could develop a way Everyone has a more severe eye, and the article will become more literary, so I am determined to do my best to follow the teacher's words." "There are still two months until the exam, do you think you can pass?" Annie began to tremble when she heard this. "I don't know. Sometimes I feel fine, and sometimes I feel very uneasy. We have worked hard to learn, and the teacher has trained us thoroughly. Even so, we may not be able to pass. Everyone has a subject that is a pain in the ass and I certainly had geometry.Jenny's headache is Latin, Ruby and Charlie's algebra, and Moody Spajohn said that he has a hunch that he may stumble in British history. In June, the teacher will conduct a mock exam, which is said to be as difficult as the official entrance exam and graded as harshly as the formal one.I think it's pretty clear that way.I wish it was over soon, I feel a little tired for some reason.When I woke up in the middle of the night, I sometimes thought, what should I do if I lose my name? " "Then go back to school and read it again." Marilla said nonchalantly. "However, it would be embarrassing, and it would be a shame not to pass the exam. Especially if Gilbert and others have passed the exam. And I was very stage-frightened during the exam. It's going to be a mess. I wish I had the guts of Jenny Andrews, who doesn't care about anything." Annie sighed, and resolutely turned her eyes away from the world outside the window full of spring charm.The breeze, blue sky, and sprouting green shoots outside the window seemed to beckon to Anne frequently, but she ignored it completely and buried herself in her textbook again.