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This episode is dedicated to our listener, Vicky Ryan, who wishes Marilla Let Anne call

her Auntie. So do we. And also, it is brought to you by

Erie Kisses. Tonight we'll read the ninth chapter to Anne of Green Gables, the classic 1908 novel

by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

This chapter is titled Mrs. Rachel Lind is Properly Horrified. In the last episode,

titled Anne's Bringing Up has begun.

Anne learns from Marilla that she can indeed stay at Green Gables permanently.

Anne is so happy she cries. Marilla instructs Anne to memorize the Lord's

prayer. Anne asks Marilla if she might find a kindred spirit in Avonle.

Marilla says there is another girl named Diana, who is Anne's age.

Anne is excited to meet her,

and excited to now officially be

Anne of Green Gables.

Let's get cozy.

Close your eyes.

Relax your body.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths. Chapter 9.

Anne had been a fortnight at Green Gables before Mrs. Lind arrived to inspect her.

Mrs. Rachel, to do her justice, was not to blame for this. A severe and unseasonable attack of grip had confined

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