Chapter 37 Chapter 36 Glory and Dreams

This morning, the results of all subjects were posted on the bulletin board of the college, and Anne and Jenny went to see the rankings together. Jenny was all smiles.The exam is over, she probably won't be in danger of failing the exam, she feels very refreshed and comfortable, as long as she can pass the exam, she doesn't expect more.better grades.Not being ambitious, also saves a lot of anxiety and worry. To get something, you have to pay the price.It is a good thing to have great ambitions, but the road to the ideal is not smooth. This kind of hard work is accompanied by anxiety and disappointment.

Annie didn't say a word with a pale face. In another 10 minutes, it would be known who was the gold medalist and who won the Ebri scholarship. "Of course, whoever won the prize has already been determined," Jenny said.It has not yet occurred to her that the faculty's lack of impartiality can have unintended consequences. "There is no hope for the Ebri scholarship. It is said that Emilie Crey has already won it. Everyone says so. I can't stand in front of the bulletin board and see the results in front of everyone. I can't muster the courage. I'm going straight to the break room, Jenny, I beg you to look at the bulletin board, and then come and tell me the result, for the sake of our long relationship, hurry up. If I don't do well in the exam, don't say sorry, Just say 'I failed the test, I failed'. Also, even if something unexpected happens, never sympathize with me, promise me?"

Jenny solemnly agreed, but in fact there was no need to make such an agreement at all.For as soon as the two men climbed the stone steps of the college, the hall was already full of male students, and they lifted Gilbert Bryce to their feet and shouted in unison, "Long live Bryce! Gord? Long live Medarist!" Annie suddenly thought dejectedly, a complete failure!For a moment, there was darkness in front of my eyes.Gilbert had won, and he had completely failed—ah!How disappointed Marshall must be, he had always believed that Anne would win the gold medal. At this moment, an unknown person shouted, "Three cheers for Miss Anne, the winner of the Ebrey Scholarship!"

Amid cheers from all around, Anne and Jenny ran into the women's lounge. "Oh Annie," gasped Jenny, "Annie, you're amazing! I'm so proud of you." Then the female students rushed up and surrounded Annie. They laughed and congratulated Annie in unison. Everyone was happy that Annie did well in the exam.They patted Anne on the back intimately, competing to shake hands with her.Anne was surrounded and hugged and couldn't get out. Jenny whispered to Anne, "How happy Marshall and Marilla should be! Write home quickly and tell them the good news." The next big event is the graduation ceremony.The ceremony, held in the college's auditorium, included congratulatory speeches, aloud readings of prose, singing, and the awarding of diplomas and medals.

Both Marshall and Marilla were present at the graduation ceremony, and the two of them stared at only one person on the stage--a man in a pale green dress, with a flushed cheek and a twinkle in his eye, singing aloud in beautiful prose, Slim Anne. Everyone whispered that Anne was the Ebrey Scholar. After Anne finished reciting the prose, Marshall, who had been silent since entering the auditorium, said in a low voice, "It's so right to adopt this child in our family, Marilla." "I've thought so more than once," retorted Marilla. "Brother, why are you talking so much, really."

Miss Barry, sitting behind them, leaned forward and poked Marilla lightly on the back with her parasol. "Are you proud of Anne? I'm proud of her." That evening Anne went home with Marshall and Marilla.She hasn't been home since April, so she couldn't wait for a day.The apple blossoms were in full bloom, and the atmosphere around them became relaxed and cheerful. Diana was welcoming them back at Green Gaybruzzi. As soon as she returned to her white room, Anne looked around and looked around in detail. She took a deep breath of happiness, and there were roses planted by Diana on the window sill.

"Oh, Diana, it's so good to be home. Look! There's a fir grove before us against a pink sky. The orchard is a world of white, and we're nostalgic again." The Snow Queen is reunited, hey, and exudes a refreshing mint fragrance. This tea rose [Note] seems to be a combination of singing, hope and prayer. I am really happy to meet Diana again like this. Happy!" "That girl named Stella Maynard, do you like her? According to George Pai, you've already fallen in love with her." Diana asked reproachfully. Annie laughed after hearing this.Patted Diana lightly with a bouquet of daffodils that were somewhat sun-dried.

"She is my best friend except for one person, and this person is you. Compared with before, you are more important to me. I want to say a thousand words to you, but I am happy enough to see you now. I seem to be a little tired. At least tomorrow I will lie comfortably on the grass in the orchard for two hours, not thinking about anything, and have a good rest. " "You did really well on the test! You don't have to teach in school now that you've got the Ebry Scholarship?" "Yes, I'm going to Redmond in September. How about further study? There are still three months from now, and I can spend a pleasant summer vacation to my heart's content, so that I can achieve various goals again. new target.

With Jenny and Ruby, you can be qualified as a teacher in Yabanli.Moody Spajohn and George Pai also passed their exams, and they're very special indeed. " "I heard that the New Bridge Council told Jenny to go early, and Gilbert Bryce was also notified. In order not to let his parents pay for the tuition, he had to work as a teacher to earn tuition. If Mr. Ames is transferred, won't he be able to teach in this school?" Hearing this unexpected sentence, Anne felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment. This was the first time she heard the news. She had expected Gilbert to go to Redmond too.If you have no competitors, you will not have much motivation to learn.In a co-educational university, for the purpose of pursuing a degree, it is very difficult to study without friends who can be called competitors.

When eating breakfast the next morning, Anne suddenly noticed that Marshall was not looking very energetic. Compared with a year ago, his face was much uglier. As soon as Marshall got out of the chair, Anne asked anxiously, "Marilla, how is Marshall?" "Not very well." Marilla said very worriedly. "In the spring, his heart has been bad. Although he is in such a state, he can't rest at all. It's really worrying. But recently he seems to be a little better. , because he has hired a good helper, he can relax a little. Although it is difficult for his body to get back to his original state, he will be refreshed when you come back, and Marshall is always very happy when Anne is around. of."

Annie leaned out across the table, held Marilla's cheeks with her back and said, "Marilla, you don't seem to be as energetic as before, are you tired? Have you done too much work? I I'm back, it's time for you to take a rest, today is the only day, I'm going to go to my favorite place, relive the past dreams, and then it's your turn to take a good rest, I will do all the work Bar." Marilla smiled wryly. "It's not because I've done too much work—it's because I have a bad headache. Recently, my eyes often hurt. Dr. Svensa has adjusted my glasses many times, but I don't feel better at all. It is said that there is no ophthalmologist in June. The doctor was coming to the island, and Dr. Svensa said he must see him. There was no other way. I couldn't read books or do needlework now. It was so sad. Annie is promising, and she has obtained the qualification of a first-level teacher in one year, and also won a scholarship, which is amazing! Rachel said that the arrogant must be defeated. She advocated that women do not need higher education, saying that it is not commensurate with a woman's vocation. I don't think so.Speaking of Rachel, Annie, haven't you heard about Abbey Bank? " "I heard the situation is bad, what's the matter?" "That's what Rachel said. When she came to our house last week, she talked about it, and Marshall was very worried about it. Every penny of our family money is deposited in that bank. I've always thought that money should be deposited in a savings bank, but Mr. Abbie is an old friend of Dad's, and Dad always deposits with him. Marshall said that as long as Mr. Abbie is the president of the bank, he must be right... " "Mr. Abby has long been the honorary president. He is old. In fact, his nephew has already taken over the power of the bank." "I heard this from Rachel, so I said to Marshall, it's better to withdraw the deposit immediately, and he said to think about it. Yesterday, I met Mr. Sale again, and he said that the bank has a good reputation and it's all right. .” It was a bright and sunny day, and Anne stayed out of the house all day, and had a great time. Anne walked around the orchard for two or three hours first, and then watched "Druyard Springs" successively. "Vidomia", "Purple Flowers", and then visited the priest's house, had a warm conversation with Mrs. Alan for a while, and finally, in the evening, walked through the "Lover's Path" with Marshall, from the pasture behind The cattle are coming home. The forest was already in the color of sunset. In the afterglow of the setting sun, Marshall lowered his head and walked slowly forward. Annie, who was tall and straight-chested, supported him. "Marshall, have you done a lot of work today?" Anne complained. "If you can be less, just take it easy." "Yes, but I can't do it," said Marshall, opening the yard gate to let the cows in. "I'm getting old too, Anne, but I'm forgetting I'm an old man. I've worked my whole life, and I hope that when I die, I'll fall down in labor and go to another world. .” "If only I were the boy you want to adopt..." Annie said bitterly. "That way at least I can help you with some work and make you feel at ease. For you, if possible, I would be willing to make me a boy." "No, no, I said that a group of boys is not as strong as you alone." Marshall said while stroking Annie's hand, "I'm right, isn't it a boy who won the Embry Scholarship? It's a girl." My child, is it our girl, Annie, I am so proud of you!" When the two entered the yard, Marshall smiled shyly at Annie again. That night, after Annie returned to her room, she sat by the window for a long time.Marshall's smile appeared in her mind for a while, and she thought about the bright future for a while.The bright moonlight outside the window shines on the "Snow Queen", reflecting a piece of crystal.clean and white.From the swamp opposite Orchard Slope came the chorus of frogs. Anne would never forget that night, full of hazy beauty and fragrant coolness, the last night before sorrow came.