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Tonight, we'll read the 28th chapter of Anne of Green Gables,

the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

This chapter is titled, An Unfortunate Lily Maid.

In the last episode, Marilla returns home one spring evening thrilled by the season's promise,

only to discover there's no fire, no tea, and no Anne.

After fuming in the kitchen and questioning Matthew, she fetches a candle in Anne's room

and finds her hiding tearfully among the pillows. Anne confesses she spent her chicken money on a peddler's hair dye, hoping for raven black locks,

but ending up with a ghastly green mane.

When daily washings fail, Marilla decrees the only cure is to cut Anne's hair off, leaving

her shingled head looking like a scarecrow.

In the aftermath, Anne resolves to be good instead of vain,

and Marilla, even amid her headaches,

admits she rather enjoys Anne's lively chatter.

Music she rather enjoys Anne's lively chatter. Let's get cozy.

Close your eyes.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Yeah. into the softness of your bed. Now, take a few deep breaths. Of course you must be a lane, Anne, said Diana.

I could never have the courage to float down there.

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