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Tonight, we'll read the third chapter to Anne of Green Gables,

the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

This chapter is titled Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised.

Written for all ages, this book recounts the adventures of an 11-year-old orphan

named Anne Shirley on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

In the last episode, we learn that all women scare Timid Matthew,

except for his sister Marilla and his neighbor Mrs. Rachel.

He rides his horse and buggy to the train station to pick up the orphan boy

that turns out to be a talkative girl.

Instead of insisting that she turned back around due to the mistake,

he chooses to let her ride all the way home and let them more assertive Marilla give the bad news.

Let's get close. Close your eyes.

Relax your body into the solveness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths.

Marilla came briskly forward as Matthew opened the door.

But when her eyes fell on the odd little figure in the stiff, ugly dress

with the long braids of red hair and the eager, luminous eyes,

she stopped short in amazement.

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