ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (CHAPS 13-14)
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - Chapters 13 & 14
Chapter 13: "The Delights of Anticipation"
Anne is beside herself with excitement when she learns that a Sunday school picnic is coming, complete with something she has never tasted before: ice cream! Marilla gives her permission to attend, and Anne spends the following days happily anticipating the event. We also see the growing affection between Anne and Marilla when Anne spontaneously kisses her. Then Anne becomes fascinated with Marilla's treasured amethyst brooch, setting the stage for trouble to come. [sparknotes.com], [coursehero.com]
Chapter 14: "Anne's Confession"
Disaster strikes when Marilla discovers that her precious amethyst brooch has disappeared. Anne admits that she handled and tried on the brooch, but insists she put it back. Marilla doesn't believe her and confines Anne to her room until she confesses. With the long-awaited picnic now hanging in the balance, Anne finally produces a dramatic confession, claiming she lost the brooch in the Lake of Shining Waters. But in true Anne Shirley fashion, things aren't quite as they seem, and Marilla is about to learn a lesson of her own. [sparknotes.com], [novelguide.com]
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