ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (CHAPS 9-10)

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

by L. M. Montgomery

Chapter 9: Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified

Anne finally meets the outspoken Mrs. Rachel Lynde, and things do not go smoothly. Mrs. Lynde takes one look at Anne and offers some painfully blunt observations about her appearance, including the one subject Anne is especially sensitive about: her red hair.

Anne's temper erupts, and Mrs. Lynde receives a furious response unlike anything she expected from the new arrival at Green Gables. Marilla is shocked by Anne's behavior and insists that she apologize, setting up one of the most memorable early confrontations in the novel.

Chapter 10: Anne's Apology

Anne must now face the consequences of losing her temper. Marilla insists there will be no moving forward until Anne apologizes properly to Mrs. Lynde.

But when Anne finally agrees, the apology becomes an extraordinary performance, heartfelt, dramatic, and thoroughly Anne. Even Mrs. Lynde begins to see something lovable beneath all that fiery temperament and imagination.

It's another important step in Anne's journey toward belonging at Green Gables, while Marilla continues to discover that raising Anne Shirley is going to be unlike anything she has ever experienced.

Enjoy Chapters 9 and 10 of L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables on 1001 Stories for the Road.