Chapter 38 My number is 13
Mid june, Queens is preparing for the entrance exam.
A model test is being held for the first and last time.
The model is in the same format as the real exam.
All topics will be included .
The whole test will take 3 days.
Anne is so nervous that she cannot eat.
Finally, the release of the results.
We are handing out the results of the model test and
the exam identification number to the entrance exam.
l will not announce the results but everyone did very well.
lf you all keep this up, everyone will make it.
lt is also the last day of class, l want a promise from everyone.
That is not to touch your books during the examination
You are all very well-prepared.
Reading before your exam will only tire you out.
Don't think about the exam. Take a stroll.
Also, get ample rest.
l will be going to the exam with all of you.
Alright, come here when l call your name.
josie Pye. Here
Anne Shirley. Here.
Here's yours, josie.
Anne here's yours.
Moody Spurgeon.
Here. Charlie Sloan.
Here.
How did you do, Anne?
Alright, l guess.
Ruby Gillis.
Here.
jane Andrews. Here.
Gilbert Blythe. Here.
Number 13!
That's a very unlucky number.
What number is it?
Number 13.
Anne, it's a very unlucky number.
Why is it unlucky?
Don't you know?
There are a lot of bad legends associated with the number.
l know that but it's merely superstition.
l wouldn't harp over it.
Really? l'm a firm believer in superstitions.
Fortunately it wasn't me who got it.
English 98 marks.
Number 13?
josie said that it's an unlucky number,
Yes. . . of course. . . yes. . .
Don't bother about those superstition.
Your results will prove them all wrong .
Yes, Anne.
l want to believe that very much, but if only l got another number.
l won't be able to sleep tonight. What if l don't make it.
Then you will re-take it again next year.
l won't have that determination. lt's so shameful.
Especially Gilbert. . . l mean if everyone else got in.
l think this number is going to be trouble.
Really, l never thought you would be this superstitious.
Don't worry, Anne, no matter which number you got,
you are going to be Number 1 .
That isn't possible.
l always had a lot of faith in you.
This term is coming to an end.
Today is the last day of Ms Stacy at the school.
3 years have gone by in a flash,
but l remember every moment l shared with all of you,
and all your little expressions.
l have a letter for each of you.
Ms Stacy's farewell is so fuss-free
compared with that of Mr Philips,
however the students' hankies are already soaked.
This shows how attached the students are to her.
Tommy, read it later. You must continue with your research.
Take care.
You must take care too, Ms Stacy.
Next one, Diana Barry.
Here.
Diana, l will never forget your very sweet voice.
Ms Stacy. . .
Goodbye.
Ms Stacy.
lt seems that everything is coming to an end.
Diana, you are so much better off than me.
You can come back here again in the new school term.
But l don't even know if l will get to call it my Alma Mater.
lt all depends on my luck.
Everything is going to be different in the new school term .
Ms Stacy won't be here anymore.
You, jane, Ruby won't be here anymore.
lt's meaningless when l have to go for lessons myself.
l don't want another best friend .
Anne, l've really been very happy.
When l think about how everything is ending , l get so upset.
You won't even stop crying, what am l going to do?
l know that your hankie is already soaked.
Now you are making me cry as well.
Maybe l'll be coming here in the new term as well.
Somehow l feel that l won't make it.
But didn't you do very well in the model test?
Yes, but l'm not excited about it.
l get really nervous when l think about the actual exam .
Moreover, my number is 1 3.
That's nothing to worry about.
l want so much to go to Charlottesville with you.
We can go shopping together like we used to do.
lt seems impossible at this point.
You must be burning the midnight oil every night now?
Ms Stacy made us promise that we wouldn't touch our books.
She wants us to get ample rest and not worry about the exam.
l don't think l can do that.
l heard some of the others didn't even sleep at all during the exam.
They were busy studying with some others.
So l must do that as well.
lt's so good of your Aunt to let me stay here during the exam.
Anne, will you write me when you are in Charlottesville?
Of course, l'll write you the moment l get there.
l'll be waiting by the post box then.
lt's a deal.
No problem .
Matthew wants to drive Anne to Charlottesville himself.
However, his heart started hurting again.
Although Matthew kept insisting that he was alright,
Marilla decided to allow Anne to take the train instead .
l have packed everything for you.
Anne, Matthew can't take you there. There's something wrong with the cows.
l'll drive you to the station, can you take a train yourself?
Yes. . . l know.
Anne, l'm sorry things turned out this way.
Matthew, don't worry about it. l'm just a little disappointed .
l'm leaving .
You must do your best.
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lt's been so long since l took a car ride with you.
Yes.
The last time was 4 years ago, when l first came to Green Gables.
l took you to Mrs Spencer that time, didn't l?
lt seems more like a dream now.
l'm recalling a lot from the past today.
Oh yes, Matthew didn't look too good just now.
Really, he's just getting old.
And not being able to take you definitely affected him .
Really?
Even if l can't live up to Matthew's expectations of being first,
but l'll try my best. l'll be in the Top 1 0 list for sure.
Don't pressure yourself like that.
l've said this before.
Even if you don't make it this time, you can always try again.
There's always next year.
But l'm not worried about it at all.
just try your best.
Marilla. . .
Anne.
l'm sorry to have to trouble you to have to come and fetch me.
Come on, this way.
l got a shock when l got your telegram .
But it's good that you could come.
The cows are sick again. That's why Matthew's not here with me.
He must be very worried.
Do you want to drop by Queens for a look?
Yes! That would be great!
Look, right over there.
You will be studying here in September.
Ms Barry, it's even grander than l thought.
l can send you here every day during your exams.
Ms Stacy will be doing that, so. . .
Really, then let me accompany you during the school-reopening ceremony.
Of course, but l don't even know if l managed to get in.
You will make it!
Someone just said she was going to be in the Top 1 0 list.
Yes.
That would not be easy.
Oh yes, l heard you had a rival, it's a boy right?
You don't want to lose to him.
But l'm doing this most for Marilla and Matthew.
Especially Matthew.
Because Matthew believes in me.
Don't you think it's strange?
Not at all.
l'll never live up to Matthew's expectations.
But they will be very happy if l make it among the Top 1 0.
l want to see the look on their faces.
l envy them .
Ms Stacy really turned up in a horse carriage on Tuesday morning
to pick all the students up.
Good morning .
Morning.
Good morning .
Feel my hand .
lt's so icy, Ruby.
Anne, you don't look too well, surely you're not ill.
Me? l don't think so.
Even if you make it,
l don't think you can stand the heavy workload in the future.
josie, everyone's nervous today.
Ok everyone. Take a deep breath.
1 , 2, 3.
Again.
8 times 3 equals 32.
Moody Spurgeon. 8 times 8 is 64.
Good morning .
What are you doing?
l think he's memorising his multiplication table.
Shut up, be quiet.
l don't feel right if l don't get this.
lt seems that l've forgotten everything l've learnt.
But once l recite my table, l feel much better.
How can that be?
lt's true.
Your chaos has ruined all that though.
2 times 2 is 4, 2 times 3 is six.
Good morning .
Looks like everyone's here.
Moody, are you ok?
No, l am alright.
You will all make it. Don't worry.
Let's just all do some warm ups before the exam .
English exam proceeding .
You cannot look around or talk to one another during the exam .
l will be handing out the paper now.
You will be taking your English exam now followed by lunchtime,
and the History paper is in the afternoon.
Moody, why are you out so quickly?
Anne, what am l going to do?
l can't do this. My history's was in a mess.
l think it was difficult too. l mixed up the years.
Really?
Anne, l want to go home tomorrow.
l feel as if l was born to disappoint my parents.
l will never make it as a pastor.
You can't think like that? You have to complete the exam .
You will be letting Ms Stacy down if you give up.
What happened to Ruby?
l don't think she's going to make it. She made a huge mistake.
l told her the answer and she started crying.
What on earth is going on?
l . . . l . . .
Ruby, it's common to make mistakes.
Don't brood over it. just try harder tomorrow.
Let's go get Gilbert and jane.
Ms Stacy is treating us to ice-cream.
Good, everyone is relaxed now.
Everyone said that it would be so good if you were there too.
lt's Tuesday night.
l'm here in Ms Barry's room, writing to you,
lt's the geometry exam tomorrow.
Thinking about it, l recall my promise to Ms Stacy,
trying not to open those books. lt takes a lot of determination.
lf only words could help me, l would hypnotize myself.
Diana, what if l don't make it?
But just as Mrs Lynde said,
it's no big deal if l pass or fail, the sun will still shine.
Although she was stating the truth,
but if l fail, l hope that the sun will share the sorrow with me.
Really, Anne.
ls she taking her geometry now?
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Relax.
You were brimming with confidence for all the other subjects.
lt's only your geometry, right?
Charlie, how did you do?
l think it was alright. Question 4 wasn't easy though.
lt's actually very easy if you knew the method.
lt's Triangle DBA
plus Triangle EAC. When you do that,
it becomes a triangle!
Anne's letter was 3 pages long.
So many?
She was just trying to say that it was difficult not to revise.
l'll read it to you.
Diana, when l first got the exam script,
l froze, my mind was all confused.
Although it was only for a second , the feeling was horrible.
l felt the same way l did 4 years ago,
when l asked Marilla if l could stay at Green Gables.
But my mind cleared up.
My heart returned to normal,
l almost forgot to mention that l didn't touch a pen.
Oh dear,
The exam would be ending on Thursday.
The students would be saying Goodbye to Ms Stacy.
They would be thanking her from the bottom of their hearts.
On Friday, Anne said goodbye to josephine Barry
and took the train back to Avonlea.
Matthew was waiting at the Avonlea station for her.
Diana was waiting at Green Gables.
Welcome home, Anne.
Diana, l'm home.
You don't look too bad.
Since you left Charlottesville, l've been waiting for this moment.
Welcome home, Anne.
Marilla, l'm home.
lt feels so good to be home.
There's no one in the world better than Green Gables.
Anne, how do you think you did?
l think l was alright in everything other than geometry.
l don't know if l passed geometry.
lt makes me so worried.
Don't.
How did the rest fare?
The girls claim that they failed but l think they didn't.
josie said it was very easy.
But we will have to wait for the results to know for sure.
2 weeks.
Anne, how did Gilbert Blythe do?
Gil should have done well. He looked very confident.
You will definitely make it.
However if l don't do well enough, l'd rather l failed .
Really girl, you think too much of yourself.
No, l don't, right Matthew?
Yes.
Let's not talk about this anymore.
We should have a good dinner and you should go to bed early.
Diana.
You must have a lot to tell Anne, stay for dinner.
Stay, Diana.
Alright.
To Anne, there was just waiting left to do.
Very soon, the 2 weeks was up.
3 weeks has passed and still no results.
Next on Anne's Diary, Results
Episode 39 Results
After the entrance exams are over, two weeks flew by.
To get the results list, the examinees
haunted the post office everyday for the Charlotte Daily.
l feel uneasy. We will see the results list today.
l think so. lt's late for two days.
Ruby, if your name is not on the list, what do you intend to do?
josie, don't be sarcastic! You know l'm most worried on this.
lt'll be fine, Ruby. l feel that all of us can make it.
l feel much better hearing this from you.
But what if l don't make it?
Anne and the others are here.
Are the papers here yet?
Not yet.
Can l leave for a while?
Go ahead .
How is it? Any news today?
Don't seems like any.
l'm only responsible to move things up the cart.
Then hurry up. l have a feeling the results will be out today.
How can l hurry on this type of slope?
Charlie, let's help to push.
Okay.
You'll scare the horse. Be careful.
They're here! They're here!
Really.
Stop. . . stop. . .
We've taken out Avonlea's mails.
Great. Sorry to trouble you.
A whole bunch waiting today again! lt must be hard on them.
Yes.
Please let us see the papers. Quickly.
All right, let me get one out for you.
lt's not published today as well.
This is too much ! How long do we have to wait?
Why must we tolerate this excruciating torture?
We have no choice. Let's come back tomorrow.
We should have learnt to take it easy like Moody.
What's with Moody?
He seems halfway through to giving up.
Moody, no results list today too.
Great! Thanks for telling me.
l hope that the results will never be published.
l envy you your calmness in going to the post office for the paper everyday.
l don't have that kind of courage.
No one's calm ! just worried so we went to look.
You may be right
but no matter whether l make it or not,
l've decided to stay at home and wait for news.
This settles it.
3 weeks passed and everyone's still waiting for the results list.
Anne is tensed to the extreme by the wait.
Anne Shirley
What's wrong with you?
Don't tell me. . .
The results list's not out today.
What's this? ln the past, the list would have been out by now.
That's right. Everyone's puzzled too.
Anyway, come in first.
l can understand how all of you must be feeling .
But no matter how you worry, you can't change the results.
l know, but. . .
Worrying about this everyday and spending your days in anxiety
won't make the list come any sooner.
Don't you think it's a big waste of good holidays?
But. . .
l guess it's hard to ask you to forget about the results list
but even if you have to force yourself,
try to busy yourself with something to make your days richer.
Brace yourself up. Throw yourself into spending every day you have.
Every day l have?
Yes. Then you'll feel the day the results list is out will come faster.
From tomorrow on, don't go to the post office anymore.
Look.
No results list today either.
We'll never know when the results list will come.
The head of Education is a Tory?
They have no sympathy for those poor children.
You're right.
Next election, maybe l'll vote for Grit?
Are you finished?
Yes.
What's wrong?
l've no appetite.
You seems to be eating less nowadays.
l understand how you feel
but won't ruining your health only ensure that you can't go to Queen's?
l know but l really can't eat.
You wandered around listlessly all day. Of course you don't feel hungry.
You did nothing but go to the post office these days, right?
Brace yourself up. At least helping me with some housework is better. . .
l know l should pull my socks up.
Yesterday Mrs Allan gave me some advice too.
She wanted me to busy myself with something .
But. . .
But you just can't feel at ease, right?
l'm sorry.
Do you want to go to the fields?
Go and help Matthew dry the hay, though l'm not sure you can be of help.
But l think it will make you feel hungry.
That's great, Marilla.
l've always wanted to try it once
but you always said it's not like a girl to help with boys tasks.
This is an exception.
l'm really tired of looking at your lifeless look.
Finish up your food and go. Matthew will be pleased .
Thank you, Marilla.
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Anne
Anne, eat your meal now.
Thank you.
Please go ahead .
Anne's finally released from the tension.
Maybe it's because of a day's work,
she was so hungry, tired and sleepy she did not think of the results list.
This night, Anne fell asleep without changing into her pajamas.
Her face showed peace which came from the release of her worry.
Matthew, have you ever thought that it'll be better if l am a boy?
That way, l can help you with more work.
Yes. But Anne,
l never thought of wanting a boy after you came.
ls it true, Matthew?
Of course. Why are you asking this?
l never thought of asking you to help me in the fields too.
l thought so too but l was real happy yesterday.
lt's tiring but after dinner l can fall asleep without a thought.
Really? lt's all right if you come and play occasionally.
But this is so sudden. Are you pushing yourself too hard? Want a rest today?
l'm fine, because l . . .
You can help me tomorrow. Better that you don't take on too much now.
All right. You must let me help you tomorrow.
Oh l see. . . Matthew's right too.
You never know your limits when you do things.
lf you take on too much now, it will be worse if you fall sick.
Marilla, you suggested l help.
l know. . .
You have done enough picking now.
l'm sending these to Mrs Lynde.
You stay home and look after things.
l can help you send these to Mrs Lynde.
lt's all right. l need to talk to her.
Sure?
You can prepare the afternoon tea by yourself.
Anne, Anne.
Diana.
Anne, l'm coming up.
Anne, you made it! You're first.
You and Blythe are first but your name was in front.
l'm so happy for you.
You're great, Anne.
My father brought the news from outside less than 1 0 minutes ago.
This paper will be issued this noon. lt'll reach the post office tomorrow.
l was stunned when l read the results list.
Everyone made it, even Moody.
Although the history paper is tough, jane and Ruby did very well.
Their results are in the middle.
So is Charlie's.
josie managed to scrape through with 3 marks to spare.
But both the top students are from our school.
Miss Stacy will be so happy.
Anne, how does it feel to be first?
l almost went crazy with joy.
lt took me a while to recover myself.
But you looked as calm as you've seen a sunset in spring.
Diana, l don't feel calm .
l wanted to say so much but l could not get a word out.
l never dreamt of this. . .
No, l did think of it once, only once.
What will l do if l am first? just thinking of it makes me shiver.
Really.
Being first in the whole island .
just the thought of it makes me feel l am arrogant.
Wait, Diana.
l must let Matthew know this this instant.
l can tell the rest the good news on my way back.
l'm coming with you. Your glory is my glory.
Thank you, Diana.
Matthew, Matthew.
l made it! l made it!
Looks like the results are out.
l made it and l'm first!
Look.
lt's not a dream . l'm so happy.
You're really first?
l've always said you will have no problem.
l just knew you can beat the rest easily.
Matthew.
Anne, you did extremely well.
This is great. l take my hat off you from my heart.
Anne, you're our glory.
l feel so honoured .
Thank you, Mrs Lynde.
The others have made it too. Let's go and tell them.
We're making a move first. Goodbye.
l'm going too. Everyone should hear of this big news.
Anne really worked hard for it.
Yes.
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After the results were out, the class gathered at the pastor's home.
Mr. And Mrs Allan prepared a feast for them .
You all looked so mature today, like gentlemen and ladies.
We almost thought we would not laugh again in this life.
Yes. This is a celebration for everyone. Please enjoy.
Let's have a toast to wish everyone a bright future,
of course, with the tea cups.
This is really great.
Cheers.
Cheers. . .
lt's so hot.
Miss Stacy sent a telegram to congratulate us.
She is a conscientious teacher.
Yes. Thanks to Miss Stacy, all of us made it.
Right.
Then l start my reading .
Dear students at Queens,
when l knew that everyone made it, l sent you my most sincere wishes.
l hope that in future, all of you will bring glory to Avonlea.
l will always be with you. Maurice Stacy.
just like what Miss Stacy said ,
don't you all forget this feeling of gratitude.
ln future, you must work hard and do us proud.
Of course, don't forget to thank your parents and the Lord .
Miss Stacy, we're so grateful to you.
That night, Anne knelt before the open window in the beautiful moonlight
and said her most sincere prayer of gratitude and aspiration.
She thanked for all things in the past and was full of hope for the future.
Before every well-dressed person,
Anne prepared to recite for everyone with a nervous heart.
Next on Anne's Diary The Concert Hotel
Episode 40 The Concert Hotel
After the results were released, Anne had a well relaxed summer break.
Anne, you're back.
How do you do, Mrs Lynde.
Miss Cuthbert, Mrs Lynde, how are you?
Anne, we were just talking about you.
Do you know about the big hospital in Charlottesville?
Yes.
To aid the hospital,
the hotel in White Sands plans to organise a concert.
As they don't have enough singers, they're inviting others to perform.
Avonlea has decided to send you to do a recitation.
l'm to recite?
That's great, surely you'll agree.
But. . .
What's the matter, Anne? lt's a great honour.
l know. . .
l don't think it's proper for young girls to be in hotels alone but
l've no reason to object if you're doing this to support Charlotteville.
Yes, l suppose l can do poetry recitation.
Marilla appeared calm but actually
she's happier than everyone else with Anne receiving such an honour.
After Mrs Lynde has left, she reported the matter to Matthew straightaway.
Of course Matthew was delighted . He set off to Carmody immediately and
bought a beautiful necklace from the salesgirl he's always been afraid of.
On the day of the concert,
Diana took care of everything from Anne's dress to accessories.
Diana is well-known for her notable taste in dressing.
You think this is good? l prefer to have some blue flowers here
and this style is not fashionable.
But it suits you much better.
lt gives a soft, frilly feel and pleats highlight your figure.
Too many accessories will give a stiff look.
This looks as if it grew on you.
Lift your hair, l'll put on your sash.
Change your shoes.
As for your hair, braid it in two and pin it up with a bow.
Don't pull the curls over your forehead. Let it be the way it is.
Your eyebrows look great.
Mrs Allan said you're always the same and will do with some changes.
Fasten this rose behind your ear.
lt was the only rose from my bush and l kept it specially for you.
Can l put on the pearl necklace?
Pearl necklace?
Matthew bought it for me.
l think he hopes l'll wear it.
Diana, what do you think?
Try it on.
How do l look?
Very nice.
You're really fortunate. Besides being intelligent,
you don't put on weight easily like l do.
Maybe it's because you're tall.
l've been careful not to put on weight but it's no use.
Forget it, l don't really mind anyway.
But you've a lovely pair of dimples.
They're so cute.
They're like little dents in cream .
l've given up hope on dimples.
l suppose this dream could never be realised .
But so many of my other dreams come have true.
Anne, may l come in?
Please do. Take a look at the result. Very pretty.
The hairdo's not bad, l like it.
Diana did it for me.
But won't a white dress like this get dirty easily?
The material is little thin too.
lt isn't, Miss Marilla.
This suits Anne.
Really?
Ruby and Billy have come to fetch us.
Anne, we've to go.
Matthew, what do you think?
Beautiful. The audience will shout encore.
Encore?
Be careful not to dirty your dress on the way.
l'm leaving .
lt's beautiful. This is Avonlea's top hotel after all.
Even the guests look gorgeous.
Our Anne is going to stand at the highest spot.
Don't you feel wonderful, Anne?
l suppose so.
Look, hers is a diamond necklace.
lt's great, that's a silk gown.
l think we're early. Let's take a seat over there.
Where's your brother?
He should be waiting outside. He's not comfortable with such occasions.
lt's josie. She's here with Gilbert.
lt's a great honour to have all of you travel here from faraway.
Could all performers come to the backstage first, please?
Look, it's the lady in the pink gown.
She seems to be a performer too.
Anne, do your best.
l know.
What're those people doing? That was lousy.
Never mind what they're laughing at. They can't perform better than Anne.
Anne, go over quickly.
Standing among a group of people in fashionable clothes,
Anne feels like a country bumpkin.
The graceful and attractive outlook
she had at Green Gables now appears miserable.
There're many country bumpkins here today.
They must have invited the country people in case there's no audience.
Let's wait to see her tricks.
What are you performing?
l'm reciting .
Reciting, she said she's reciting .
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Diana, l heard just now that
they've invited a professional elocutionist here today.
Professional elocutionist?
Heard she's well received everywhere.
She checked in the hotel this morning so they invited her to perform .
Anne's recitation is only well-known in Avonlea.
Poor luck.
No, Anne will put up an excellent performance.
The concert today is specially held in support of Charlottesville's hospital.
We're greatly honoured to have you all putting up items for the occasion.
Now let's sit back and enjoy the show.
Besides a professional elocutionist from Charlottesville, our concert also
features outstanding performers from Carmody, Newbridge and so on.
Let me introduce our special guest tonight.
She's Mrs Evans, a well-known elocutionist professional.
When dawn comes, l'll present you with a bouquet of roses. . .
with a knot tied in ribbon made of golden silk.
Untie it gently, let it loose.
just like the knot, the roses float along with the wind . . .
Mrs Evans recited it smoothly
with perfect vocal expression.
All the listeners were engrossed.
Even Anne forgot her problem and listened with her eyes wide open.
Falling petals cover people's eyes. . .
As play a trick on us. My heart is filled with tears.
This morning, there is no cloud in the sky.
The stars watching us above seem to shine in endless misery.
There is a chair beside that l am sitting on.
ln the past, he sat next to me and we whispered sweet nothings.
Now the chair beside me is the only proof to the lovely days we had .
The view is lonely - just like me.
No way am l going to perform on the same stage as
a talented professional like her.
Unfortunately, the compere announced Anne's name at this very moment.
Next, let's welcome Miss Anne Shirley from Avonlea.
lt's your turn, Anne.
Bravo, Anne.
Anne Shirley?
You're the Anne Shirley who got into Queens in first position?
What's the matter with Anne?
Come on.
Anne. . .
She's trembling .
jane.
Diana.
What should l do, Diana?
Father, please feed me with the medicine to recover.
Let this kiss heal the wound in our hearts.
Even if l'm not your paternal father,
for the sake of this head of white, please guide the poor princess.
How could you bear to let me be so sad?
l could feel the earth shaking . The thunder drowning me out.
Lightning in the sky reflected on my miserable face.
l couldn't sleep every night. My life, like a candle in the wind.
Only the white hair proved l existed.
Anne's voice was clear and beautiful and she did not tremble or stop.
lt reached every corner in the hall clearly.
She has recovered her usual composure. No sign of her earlier anxiety.
Please take care, sisters.
You were great. That was an excellent performance.
They're encoring . Everyone hopes to hear you recite another verse.
Encore. . . l can't. . .
No, l have to be on the stage again.
Matthew longs for my encore too.
He'll be disappointed if l don't.
Yes, don't let Matthew down.
ls there a small river in your heart?
Pretty flowers move with the breeze and showed lovely red cheeks.
When spring visited the river, no shadow was within the heart.
For Matthew's sake, Anne acceded to the audience's request.
Although it was just a short verse,
her lovely voice firmly captured the hearts of the listeners.
To Anne, the rest of the evening was a sweet triumph.
After the concert,
the lady in the pink gown introduced Anne to many well-known figures.
Mrs Evans also congratulated Anne on her success.
Even the two ladies in white apologised to Anne.
Everyone found Anne really pleasant.
That was great.
l think you did better than Mrs Evans.
How could it be?
lt's true, that was you alright.
But what happened in the beginning?
Yes, your were pale like a ghost and trembling too.
When you started reciting , l was so relieved.
l almost thought you were going to mess it up.
lt's all Gilbert's fault.
Gilbert?
When l stepped on the stage, he gave me a scornful look.
Did he?
lf l gave up just like that, he would despise me even more.
When l thought of that, l was filled with courage.
l told myself that l must not fail.
Gilbert didn't look at you that way at all.
That's right, after your performance, he gave you a thunderous applause.
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lt's been a magical night.
That's true.
Anne, there's something you'll be glad to know.
When l listened to him , it sounded like he was praising you
at least for a part of it.
The American who sat with jenna and l ,
josie Pye said he's a famous artist.
Anyway l heard him say this about you:
Who's that Titian girl on the stage?
l'd love to paint her.
What do you think, Anne?
What does 'Titian' mean?
lt means red-haired .
Titian's an artist who specialises in painting red-haired girls.
ls that true?
Did you notice the gems worn by those ladies at the occasion?
They were really sparkling.
Have you ever wanted to become rich?
We are rich.
We can survive this way for the next 1 6 years
and be happy like princesses
because we've got lots of imagination.
Look over there, the colour of soil here and there.
lt's a shallow beach everywhere.
Hidden within is the dream world we do not see.
Even if we have a million dollars or countless diamond necklaces,
we can't enjoy this beautiful scene before our eyes any better.
lf we change this, wouldn't we become no different from them?
Do you wish to be like the two people in white clothes and
put on a proud look your whole life?
Although l think that the lady in the pink gown is a kind person,
don't you find her too fat?
Even Mrs Evans's eyes looked sad.
She must have been through a lot of unhappy events.
You wouldn't want to be like her, would you?
l'm not sure.
But aren't diamonds a big consolation?
Anyway l don't wish to be anyone except myself.
l'm happy with just my pearl necklace
and to be the Anne of Green Gables.
This necklace carries Matthew's love
and is better than any lady's diamond .
Anne leaves Green Gables with fond memories to begin new chapter in life.
Next on Anne's Diary Leaving for Queens
Episode 4 1 Off to Queen's College
lt's done.
Thank you, Marilla.
l will start sewing it today.
The dress will be beautiful.
You had best not get your hopes up too high.
l'm going to Diana's for a bit.
Don't stay too long. You have yet to finish preparing.
l know. l'm leaving now.
ln a couple of days, Anne would be leaving for Queen's College.
The tension at Green Gables is mounting.
ls Anne ready yet for college?
Matthew would constantly worry.
Well, if you don't see her around ,
she must have gone to Carmody to shop again.
She did not even discuss it with me.
Matthew would act like this.
l don't intend to stop him this time.
Really, in truth, you are just as worried about her.
Oh yes, l heard that Ruby, jane and josie have all gotten their gowns.
Evening gowns?
Yes.
josie always was more interested in fashion than books.
Look at how nervous you all are. Matthew's got it all ready.
How could that be possible?
l have no intention of spoiling Anne.
Anne, do you remember this book?
lt's 'Alice in Wonderland'.
Yes, that's the one.
Oh no, l'm going to be late.'
The rabbit jumps into the hole, and he keeps falling.'
This is yours now.
We were crazy about this book four years ago.
l hope you bring this to Charlottesville to remember me by.
l'm going to be terribly lonely when she leaves.
Diana.
lt wasn't easy raising Anne, and yet she's leaving you already.
You must feel very anxious indeed.
Well, there's really no other way about it.
When she first came, we were determined to give her the best we could offer.
lt would seem like you are sending your only daughter away.
She would not be by your side anymore.
lt is going to be an adventure to a 1 5-year-old girl.
Perhaps.
But l'm not too worried about her, she's a sensible child .
l'm only reminding you of the possibility. Once she gets there,
she might not want to come back to 'rural' Avonlea anymore.
Do you want more tea?
Yes, please. Thank you.
lf she feels that way, we won't stop her.
We are happy when she is.
Matthew, you are home.
Mrs Spencer sent a telegraph.
Telegraph?
Yes, she said she would be paying us a visit tomorrow.
Anne, take this to Matthew.
Alright.
This is the one.
l wonder what news she will bring.
On the second day, Mrs Spencer visits Green Gables.
Everyone entered the house for tea, in a mess of excitement.
Matthew had no clue what purpose Mrs Spencer's visit held .
He felt very uneasy.
Anne Shirley, congratulations on your entrance to Queen's College.
Thank you, Mrs Spencer.
When l first brought you and Lily jones here,
you were just a weeny girl,
look how you have grown into a lady. You look so different.
Lily has also grown up. She sends her warmest regards.
l wish to see Lily too.
lf the opportunity arises, please come and see us again.
Oh yes, there's a purpose to my visit today.
What is it?
l know an American couple
who wish to adopt Anne.
lt's too sudden, we. . .
Ms Marilla Cuthbert.
l know it is very sudden, but please hear me out.
Thank you, Marilla.
Anne, you recited while you were at a hotel in White Sands.
Yes, is there a problem?
The lady who wants to adopt you, heard your recitation.
Your performance touched them deeply.
They came to me a few days ago, after trying to locate your whereabouts.
They said they wanted Anne desperately.
They deserve sympathy as well.
They can't have children themselves,
but they promised to treat you as their own,
You will even be entitled to their tremendous fortune should you agree.
Wow, sounds like Cinderella.
l knew you would say that, it's also better for you.
l want to discuss this in greater detail. Oh yes.
Can you take me to your room?
lt's in a horrible mess.
lt doesn't matter at all.
Lend me Anne for a bit, is it this way?
l'll be right back.
Anne!
What is Mrs Spencer thinking?
Whatever it is, they do own a few banks in America.
They are also tutors.
Their house is built like a garden, beautiful as can be.
They hold parties every weekend .
Parties!
Anne.
What is the matter with you?
Nothing, nothing.
What are they talking about?
Wow, it really does sound like the story of Cinderella.
Matthew, what are we to do if Anne agrees to Mrs Spencer's request?
No, she would not do that to us.
l don't think she will too but her eyes were lit up just now.
She seemed almost eager to leave with Mrs Spencer right away.
That is true.
l'll go take a look.
Matthew, wait, l'm coming with you.
They are very friendly people.
They are willing to send you to very good schools,
and they will buy you whatever clothes, accessories that you want.
lsn't that great?
Yes, it sounds very good .
l know you would have a problem with Matthew and Marilla,
just let me do the talking.
What are you going to say?
Although we don't have to leave right away, but as long as you agree,
Marilla and Matthew will understand.
But l . . .
l'm sorry.
l was too entranced .
What does that mean?
l never thought anyone else would want me as their child .
So l listened as l would a fairy tale.
Anne, what is wrong with you?
You should have told me from the start if you weren't interested .
To think l was thinking for your sake.
l'm sorry, it's just that you made it sound so much like a dream .
l felt just like Cinderella, so l . . .
Matthew, don't get so excited. Careful of your heart.
What are you smiling at?
Anne, you . . .
Matthew and Marilla's laughter continued for a while.
When she recovered , Marilla apologized for being rude.
But Mrs Spencer had left in a huff.
Only Matthew's eyes followed her out.
Anne, you shouldn't have done that.
You shouldn't have treated it as a story.
l only. . .
No protest.
You just go get yourself ready to go to Charlottesville.
Yes, Marilla.
But it was really very interesting.
No more jokes. But it really was.
Anne, don't take it seriously.
Marilla's simply relieved .
There's no need for this anymore.
l must take this with me.
Yes.
Alice in Wonderland'
l will never forgive myself if l forget Diana's gift.
l heard that Ruby, jane and josie have their gowns already.
Matthew, l'm going to Carmody tomorrow.
l want to make a dress for Anne.
A dress for Anne?
Marilla visited the pastor on her way to Carmody
to ask Mrs Alan to choose a suitable material for Anne's dress.
She had no idea what material would be suitable for Anne.
She had never had the chance to wear one before.
Mrs Alan offered help most graciously.
They left for Carmody immediately.
Marilla liked what Mrs Alan had picked up for Anne.
Can l come in, Anne?
Yes, please do.
Are you all packed?
Not yet, l'm resting for a while.
Oh good . Come and see this.
This may turn out a pointless effort
since you already have so many beautiful clothes.
But l think you still need something
for the dinner.
lt's lovely.
l heard that Ruby, jane and josie have their gowns made.
lt won't do if you bought something off the rack.
Mrs Alan picked out the material.
l want to send this to Emily quickly.
Emily is going to do a great job.
lt looks beautiful on you.
What's wrong? Don't you like it?
No, it's not that Marilla. lt's pretty.
l'm really, really happy, but
do l really get to keep this?
l can't stand leaving this place.
Like Marilla said, Emily did a wonderful job.
When the gown came,
Anne suggested reciting for Marilla and Matthew that night,
the one she did at the hotel in White Sands.
That must be my father, the king.
He acts like a madman, holding no one in his vision.
His hair full of weed.
All kinds of wild weed
as well as herbs.
Herbs that hold precious medicinal value
now arranged in a crown resting upon his head.
Go into every corner to seek him .
Bring him before me.
Can madness really overcome one's senses?
Matthew Cuthbert, who is she? That boy?
There's no boy there. There's only her.
No one there? That's not possible.
Didn't we ask Mrs Spencer for a boy?
l have made up my mind to enjoy the carriage ride.
Once l've made my mind up, l won't think of anything else.
A ride like this is so rare.
Forget about the adoption, and concentrate on this moment.
Look at the wild roses there.
What is the white building?
lt's the White Sands Hotel.
A lot of Americans come here during summer.
lt's where Mrs Spencer lives.
l don't want to go there.
lt gives me a feeling of doom .
She seems very competitive.
A weak child would be of no use to us.
lt would only add to our worries.
l quite like her stubborn streak.
You must be obedient when you come and live with us.
You must help me with the household chores.
You will be repaid with food and lodging.
l have decided to adopt this child.
The baby has been a handful recently,
now there will be someone to help me out a little.
l didn't know what to do before.
l intend to take this child home today.
What should l do. . .
Actually, we haven't decided if we want this child yet.
All kind of weed and herbs
The tears are rolling down,
someone please help the lost soul.
Marilla, did you cry because of my recitation?
That means l did a good job.
No, l was just thinking of when you were a child .
lt does not seem long ago that you came here,
and how you have grown, , all prepared to leave the nest now.
l thought you would always stay a little girl.
You look really pretty in the dress.
She's tall and beautiful now, totally unlike Avonlea.
l feel so lonely just thinking about it.
Marilla, l haven't changed a bit.
l only grew taller and l have less freckles now.
But l'm still the same person that l was.
lt's true, Marilla.
No matter where l go, no matter how much my looks may change,
l'll always be your little Anne.
l'll always be Anne of Green Gables.
Yes, she has never been spoilt.
lt's alright to pamper her at times,
because she's an intelligent, beautiful and kind girl.
Anne is God's gift to us.
Mrs Spencer was wrong . l feel so lucky.
lf everything depended on luck,
it wouldn't be the same.
Maybe this was God's intention,
He feels that we need this child.
After 9 months, Anne's finally leaving to Charlottesville.
l will be back during the vacation.
l will be the first back here then.
l'll be there to pick you up.
You have to promise to write us.
l will, and don't you forget either.
lf only l had gone for the exam too, then we can go together.
Diana.
Alright, alright, no more weeping now.
Anne, remember not to overwork yourself.
You must take care as well, Marilla.
Matthew, you must drop by Ms Barry's to thank her for everything .
l know.
Alright Anne, it's time to go.
Ok Diana. Marilla, take care.
Goodbye, Anne.
l'm leaving now.
Anne.
You must take care.
Goodbye, Green Gables!
l have to go now to Charlottesville, my hope for the future.
l can now finally live my dream out at Queen's College.
Anne was filled with new inspirations.
Next on Anne's Diary. Life on a New Campus
Please enjoy.
Episode 4 2 Life on a New Campus
Anne.
Yes, Matthew?
Have. . . you forgotten something?
Don't worry, l've checked carefully yesterday.
That's good .
ls anything wrong?
Nothing .
Will you visit Avonlea during the holidays?
Of course, Matthew. Have you been worrying over such matters?
No. . . l mean . . . l am worried.
Driving the coach beside you now
reminds me of the time when you first came to Green Gables.
Matthew, do you want ice-cream when we reach Charlottetown? lt's delicious.
Really? l haven't eaten one in years. Ok, let's try one.
Come on.
Well?
lt tastes great alright.
l was right, wasn't l?
Anne, you're finally here.
l've been longing for your arrival.
Welcome, Mr Matthew Cuthbert.
lf not for your help the last time. . .
Don't mention it. Come in and take a rest.
You must be tired.
Like l've mentioned in my letter,
Lassie is a remarkable lady.
Her husband used to be a businessman in England.
He considered carefully before deciding on Lassie.
You don't have to worry about meeting unfriendly or irritating people there.
lnitially, l was hoping that you could stay at my place.
But it's too far for you to travel this way everyday.
The surrounding's quiet and the food's not bad here, l like it too.
lf you don't eat well, your studies will be affected .
Here it is, Anne. That's your room.
Welcome, Mr Matthew Cuthbert.
Please help to take care. . .
l'm Anne Shirley, please advise.
You seem like a good girl.
Miss Barry was saying that you got in at the first position.
Anyway, studying is a student's responsibility.
Hopefully you'll continue to work hard and set a good example to the others.
Yes, that's what l intend to do.
Excuse me then.
l'll introduce you after this. Let me show you to your room.
Marilla feels lost now that Anne is no longer around .
She could only work diligently to forget her loneliness.
ln order to hold back the urge to cry,
she does all the jobs on hand , even those which are not urgent.
She works the whole day long.
Who's that?
lt's Miss Stacy.
She's be the one who leads you in the exercises during exams.
Yes, l'm grateful to her that l can study at Queen's.
She's like my guardian angel.
Guardian angel. . .
The luggage has been packed.
Anne, looks like everything's ready.
Yes, thank you so much.
Then we can make a move now.
Ok. . .
Matthew.
lt's too early to bid farewell.
l'm hoping that you could stay overnight at my place.
Don't worry.
l know Anne wouldn't bear to leave. l've informed the folks here.
l'll arrange for a coach to send you to the Academy tomorrow.
Then let Anne stay with you.
Anne, l'll like to go back first.
How can you? lt's already getting late.
We've a harvest tomorrow and
l should hurry back so that Marilla wouldn't be worried.
l see. What a pity.
Anne, you will come, won't you?
After bidding Anne farewell at Miss Barry's house,
Matthew drives the coach alone and
reaches Green Gables late in the night.
Marilla feels that instead of looking tired,
Matthew looks as though there's a hole in his heart
that is filled with loneliness.
Matthew, did you thank
Miss josephine Barry well?
Marilla, l have thanked her several times.
That's good .
Yes.
The tea's getting cold.
l don't want it.
You must be exhausted, brother. The harvest has been delayed for some time.
You'd better go to bed early.
You're right.
That night, Marilla cried for the very first time.
Across in the room, the bubbly girl is no longer there.
Sweet memories just wouldn't go away.
Marilla's heart was filled with sorrow.
Thank you, Miss Barry. l'm going in now.
Work hard, visit me when you have time.
Ok.
Anne, Anne.
Good morning .
The classes will be formed today.
You'll definitely get into the 1 st grade class.
Once you clear the final exams, you'll receive 1 st class cert within a year.
Miss Stacy has suggested that l opt for it too.
That's because Anne is a scholar.
We've all chosen the 2nd grade class as it'll be more relaxing .
After all, you only need a 2nd class license to become a teacher.
lt's a pity we can't be in the same class as you, Anne.
ln the end , only Gilbert Blythe and Anne opted for the 1 st grade class.
Yes.
Anne and Gilbert don't seem to get along well.
But you'll soon find companions.
josie has found hers.
They're from Avonlea like l am .
This is Frank Stockley, my roommate.
We're already good friends. Am l right, Frank?
All of you made it to the Queen's with remarkable results.
Among the 1 st grade class of 50, Anne only recognises
the tall brown-haired boy sitting across the classroom .
Maybe it's due to a grudge in the past-
lt's of no help to Anne that she's seen somebody she knows.
Anne feels depressed .
lf only jane and Ruby have opted for the 1 st grade class too.
Honestly speaking , all of you have to be conscientious and
perform your duties as a student.
But if l could make friends here,
l won't be as depressed as l am now.
Where are my friends?
But just as l had promised Diana,
no matter how many friends l get to know at the Queen's,
no one will be as dear to me as she is.
But l've not found any warmth of friendship yet.
That girl should be fine.
She looks lively and rosy.
The blonde girl across at the back seems fine too.
She has been looking out of the window since the teacher started speaking
as if she's in a sweet dream.
But they don't know me. Maybe they don't want to know me at all.
Students in the 1 st grade class must not rely on luck in your studies.
You've to complete 2 years' work within a year,
so you have to be conscientious in your work.
But your efforts will be rewarded.
The medal representing the most outstanding student in the school
will definitely be awarded to one of you.
Gilbert Blythe's eyes shine.
He's determined to receive the medal.
Everyone, don't wait till tomorrow. Start to work hard today.
All of a sudden, Anne recalls her fighting spirit in the past.
She will continue to compete with Gilbert Blythe in the days to come.
This can be her pillar of strength.
Even if they don't get to be friends,
it's still fortunate that they're still in the same class.
That's how Anne is beginning to feel.
l'm back.
l'm Anne Shirley.
Welcome back, you must be tired on the first day of school.
Dinner will be served at 7 pm . Please be punctual.
Yes.
The first day in school is filled with excitement and curiosity.
Maybe Anne has been too excited in school today.
When she returns to her room in the boarding house, feels so lonely.
Teacher, l'm back.
Diana. . .
No matter how many times it comes, l won't cry as it's weak and silly.
Marilla.
lt's not working . l've to think of something funny to stop my tears.
But everything funny is related to Avonlea.
The more l recall, the sadder l get.
You can make a trip home next Friday.
But that seems like a few hundred years away.
l've no reason or wish to pull myself together.
just let me fall into the abyss of melancholy.
Please come in.
josie, are you here to visit me?
You're crying , are you homesick?
Yes.
This proves that you're not quite independent.
l won't become homesick for sure.
Compared to a place like Avonlea, this city is much more interesting.
l can't believe that l had survived in that place for so long .
Stop crying, Anne. lt's not becoming.
Your nose is red from all the crying . Won't that make you all red?
l had a great day in school today.
The French lecturer is interesting . He looks handsome with the moustache.
Anne, do you have something to eat? l smell something good.
You do have.
l'll help myself.
l knew Marilla would've packed a lot of snacks for you.
Can l have two?
Frank is best in French. You can ask him if you have problems.
Have l introduced Frank to you?
He's interesting. He even asked who that red-haired girl was.
l told him you're an orphan adopted by the Cuthbert family.
No one knows much about your past.
josie Pye.
lt's delicious, can l have one more?
Anne, we're here. Are you in?
Ruby, jane.
lt feels like it's already been a few months since we parted this morning .
l feel the same way too. Thank you for visiting me.
josie is here too.
josie and jane quarrel.
Today l'm supposed to stay in my room to study Latin.
Yes, l heard josie bribed the teacher today into giving her 20 marks.
l just can't settle down to study tonight.
Same here.
There're traces of tears. You cried too, didn't you, Anne?
You can tell me frankly. l feel much better now.
But before Ruby came, l was crying really hard .
So were you, right?
Great, now l don't feel so useless knowing there're others like me.
Right, Ruby?
Yes.
Wait for a while.
Please have some.
Cookies!
Marilla made them.
Let me try one.
Me too.
lt's the Avonlea flavour.
Anne, you wish to receive the medal, don't you?
After all, there's nothing wrong in setting a high target.
You can definitely do it.
But there's Gilbert Blythe.
That's even better.
l recall now.
ln future, Queen's students can also apply for the Avery scholarship.
Avery scholarship?
That's what Frank said. His uncle is a rich man, you see.
l heard it'll be announced in school tomorrow.
What's the Avery scholarship?
Don't you know?
lt's awarded to the student with the highest score in national languages.
The scholarship is $250 a year, enough to pay 4 years' fees at Redmond.
Redmond?
Yes.
This scholarship caters only to students from Avonlea and Newbridge.
Redmond University. . .
ln a instant, Anne feels all excited.
Her ambition has broadened all of a sudden.
Her biggest wish has been to obtain a 1 st class cert from the Academy
and the school's medal a year later.
But from this moment, her target has changed .
lf possible, l'll like to obtain the scholarship.
National language has always been my best subject.
lf l can study in Redmond and obtain a Bachelor's degree in Literature,
Although it'll be tough to study Literature, Marilla will understand .
lt feels so good to have an ambition.
After attaining an ambition, there's another glittering higher up still.
You'll feel that life is more meaningful when you have an ambition.
Anne's weekly day of return to hometown
is a joyous occasion to Matthew and Marilla.
Next on Anne's Diary Home for the Weekends
Episode 43 Home for the Weekends
The weather during the beginning of winter is usually very stable.
Every Friday, students of the Queen's college. . .
Will take the new train all the way to Carmody.
Diana and her friends will pick them up at the train station.
And they'll happily walk back to Avonlea into the sunset.
Welcome home, josie.
Welcome back, Ruby.
Gilbert.
Welcome back, Anne.
Diana.
You look well.
So do you.
Where's the luggage?
Matthew, calm down, stop pacing around !
Anne's train has probably just reached Carmody.
She can't be here any earlier even if you keep up this tempo.
That's true.
Ouch !
You don't look that calm yourself.
l'm just thinking that maybe Anne will be hungry when she's back.
l have to get dinner ready so she can dig right in when she's back home.
This is getting worse.
What did you say?
l didn't say a word .
So Ruby did went to perm her hair?
Yes, in Charlottesville.
You mustn't tell, her mam will give her a scolding if she found out.
That's why she had it all straightened again this morning.
l would like to see.
Must be fun.
Something must've happened between those two in Charlottesville.
lt's temporary anyway.
Ruby is not Gilbert's type.
Really?
But Ruby's pretty, and Gilbert's handsome, they kinda match.
Right.
But Ruby told us that she can't understand half of what Gilbert's saying
And Gilbert's the kind that can say complicated stuffs when he's thinking.
Ruby's the kind that doesn't like to use her brain too much.
She's better with Frank.
But Frank's not as handsome as Gilbert, she can't make up her mind .
Ruby's a lot more active now.
Yap, she's going according to her plan.
That's not true.
Really?
Really.
Though Anne said that. . .
She doesn't think Gilbert would actually consider Ruby as a potential girlfriend.
Anne thought of having a friend like Gilbert.
To be able to laugh, study, and exchange ideas of the future.
That would be simply fabulous.
We're home already.
No problem , the week's just beginning. l'll be looking forward to the future.
Why don't l send you home this time.
Matthew and Marilla are waiting for you.
Don't worry, l have things to tell you.
You bad girl.
Anne's back! Diana is with her!
Really.
l'm going to tell you something that no one else knows.
Queen's College is going to offer a scholarship.
lt's not going to be easy to get it.
Only one out of all the graduates can get it.
l know, you want that scholarship.
Right.
lt's great, a medal and a scholarship, you are ambitious!
A goal is definitely a good thing for study.
Even if l failed.
Of course, you can go to university if you get the scholarship.
That will take 4 years.
l'm going to be lonely if you're away for so long.
That's true.
That's why l didn't dare to tell Matthew and Marilla about it.
They believe that l'll be teaching in the Green Gables next year.
l don't know how to tell them .
But the scholarship is a great honour.
Then there's no problem, at least Matthew will agree to it.
You think so?
Of course, he's delighted when you got into Queen's.
And it is free of charge!
Marilla wouldn't object to you going to the U .
Maybe you're right, anyway, l feel so much better.
Don't worry, Anne, buck up!
Thanks, Diana, l feel so much better now.
l believe in you.
Diana. . .
How long is Anne going to chat?
She could invite Diana into the house.
Matthew here is so eager to see her.
l think they have a lot to talk about.
l know that.
Anne's back.
l'm home.
l'm home, Matthew, Marilla.
Welcome back.
Welcome back, you're finally home.
Smells great, this is the fragrance that l've missed so much.
lt's nothing, it's only vegetables.
Are you hungry?
Yes.
Dinner's ready.
Go wash your hand, and we can have dinner.
Ok, it's great to be home, l even forgot about hunger.
l'm actually starving .
But l'm so very happy to be home, and l had a great chat with Diana.
l knew you'd be hungry, so l prepared a feast for you.
You can eat well while you're back here.
Thank you, Marilla, l'll go change.
Hurry up.
Ok.
This scarf is for Marilla.
lt's cheap, but it's very pretty.
l bought it in the city, you can use it this winter.
Do you like it?
lt's beautiful, thank you.
l've been thinking about getting Matthew a present.
But l really do not know what to get for you, l'm so sorry.
You being home is already the best present you can give me.
Anne, it's great to receive presents, but l would like you to spend wisely.
lt's not easy to live alone out there, you shouldn't be wasting money.
Don't worry about it, Marilla, Anne's not buying a lot.
lt's better to be crystal clear.
l thought it will look good on you.
But l understand you meant well, l'll be careful with money.
l'm not angry with you, actually l'm rather happy.
just take extra care next time.
Ok, eat before it all gets cold .
Thank you.
lt's delicious, l'm eating .
How's school life?
l mentioned Praise Labrando?
Yes, that girl who's always imagining things, just like you?
Now that l get to know her better, she's actually quite intellectual.
She's clever, and humorous.
Stella is my favourite classmate.
She looks dark and gloomy, but is in fact, very jovial.
Of course she ranks behind Diana. Diana will always be my best friend.
How about schoolwork?
l think l'm doing quite fine.
So you can definitely come back here next year, and be a teacher.
Yes.
That's good to know, right, Matthew?
Yes.
How's Gilbert?
Well. .he's working hard too, he's fighting for the medal too.
Still my main adversary as usual.
Anne, he can't beat you.
Matthew, stop saying that, you're pressuring Anne.
Right. . .
just make sure you stay healthy.
Don't worry, can l eat now?
l'm still hungry.
lt's all your fault.
That's right, go ahead.
Sorry.
When Anne's growing up, Matthew and Marilla are growing old .
Anne is not the only one looking forward to the weekends.
To Matthew and Marilla, it's the center of their lives.
Good morning, Marilla.
Are you awake?
lt's great to be back, so l should relax.
The Green Gables is not a good place to laze in.
Let's go milk the cows, you'll be surprised .
Really?
Right, the pail.
You don't have to be so eager.
ls there a calf?
Really.
lt's a calf!
lt's so cute.
Morning, Anne.
Morning, Matthew, the calf looks so cute.
lt was born last Tuesday, it belongs to you.
What?
l'm giving it to you.
Really? lt's great, Matthew!
This is the best present, but. . .
l'll take care of it for you, but you are its master.
About it's name. . .
Wait.
l would like you to name it, that's why it doesn't have a name yet.
lt's great!
l'll call it Dolly.
lt has beautiful eyes, it looks cute.
Dolly?
Come here, Dolly.
Morning , how are you?
Anne behave the same as she did in Avonlea for the whole weekend .
Helping Marilla and Matthew, reducing their burdens.
The fruit garden outside Green Gables.
The apples had a great season.
Anne collected baskets after baskets.
Right.
That afternoon, Marilla had an idea.
The 3 of them , and a whole cart of apples. . .
Came to the Bright River, looking for someone to make apple juice.
This is the first time since Anne came that the 3 of them went out together.
Matthew, do you know what l think you're thinking about?
That answer is rather obvious.
You definitely do not know what l'm thinking about.
Nonsense, Matthew and you must be thinking about the same thing.
More or less, but l also remembered one year after l came here.
You let Matthew took me out.
Really, l did that?
Yes.
This smells good .
Take this bottle to Charlottesville.
Everyone will rejoice over this.
What do you think of this, Matthew?
Well . . . don't you think this one is better?
Autumn days are short.
Anne, Matthew and Marilla.
They all felt the joys of living.
See you next week, Dolly, you'll be bigger then.
Anne, you'll be late if you don't hurry up.
Coming .
Take care.
l'm leaving .
lt's turning cold, don't catch a cold.
Matthew, Marilla, you two take care too.
Don't worry about us.
Go.
Take care, Anne.
You too, Diana.
Try to get that scholarship.
l didn't tell Matthew and Marilla after all.
You said that Anne wants to go to the university?
You didn't know? Even l know about it.
How did you get to know about this?
Ruby was very sure about it.
Anne looks different when joyce talked about the scholarship.
l don't think it's a mistake.
But Anne going to university and leaving you behind .
That's not what a decent girl would do.
Matthew's heart is not too good lately, right?
Anne should be come back to teach in Avonlea.
Mrs Lynde.
Do you know why we still have not adopt Anne officially?
She's God's child.
She doesn't belong to us.
lf she wants to continue her studies, we'll leave the decision to her.
Forget it. . .
lf she can get the scholarship, she can continue her studies.
This is a great honour, and the school fees are paid for.
Even her real parents wouldn't be silly enough to tell her to give up.
Marilla. . .
Anne must've taught of us, and didn't tell us.
We don't know if she can get that scholarship.
l'm agreeable if Anne takes the scholarship as her goal.
You're quite a strange person.
There'll be more surprises for you in the future.
But l'm sure you can get use to it.
The term exams is coming .
Anne wanted to stay back to study.
But she heard about Matthew's weak heart.
Next on Anne's Diary, The Winter at Queen's
Episode 44 The Winter at Queen's
Welcome home, Matthew.
l'm back with Anne's letter.
Anne wrote?
Yes.
Would you read it to me please?
Don't hurry me. My eyes have not been good recently.
l can't see anything without my reading glasses.
As expected , Anne cannot come home anytime before the Spring exams end .
Spring !
Since the Christmas holidays, all of Avonlea's students
have not been returning home but using their weekends to revise instead .
Besides preparing for the exams,
the heavy snow has not helped either.
l had intended to help out during the vacation,
but l'm buried under piles of work, and l do want to do well,
Please forgive me and await my glorious return in Spring.
Please take care of yourselves especially in the Winter.
There's still 5 months to the exams.
Yes.
lf everyone's working that hard , then she doesn't have a choice.
But it would do her good to come home and relax sometimes.
She's always buried under her books. That poor child.
Yes.
This 5 months seem to be dragging by.
l know exactly what you mean.
To the Cuthberts who are anxiously awaiting Anne's return,
the 5 months seem extraordinarily long.
Anne is working very hard.
Although she doesn't reveal this to those around her.
but she's competing secretly with Gilbert Blythe,
just like she used to do at Avonlea.
just without that mean streak though.
She now treats him as a sparring partner.
What is the matter?
lt's nearly one. Time for bed.
l'm sorry, l'm just about to finish this.
Don't be stubborn, you are going to make yourself ill.
l know.
Come on, Gilbert.
Take that!
Gilbert!
Being handsome has its rewards, you get cheers win or lose.
That's so unfair.
l heard that there are 3 candidates for the Gold award this year.
Which 3?
The first must be Gilbert Blythe.
l don't know the ranking but Gilbert is one of them .
You are also in the running, Anne.
We have to look at the rankings then.
Me too, Anne, you can't disappoint us,
although it's no mean feat beating Gilbert.
The glory of all the girls at Queen's will be lying on Anne's shoulders.
lt's such a heavy responsibility, l'm not sure l can bear it.
How can we win with all that negativity?
You are the chosen one, just walk on to your goal.
Why is Life so unfair?
We are having trouble graduating and Anne's talking about 1 st place.
You are the prettiest girl here,
however Stella is the prettiest with brains.
Even jane is an honors student.
What is the big deal with being first?
Don't you know that you are Number 1 in at least this area.
josie Pye, you are the meanest person here.
Don't say anymore. That is not glorious.
Really?
Come on girls, don't fight anymore.
You are just lonely without Anne.
But Anne won't be back till Spring .
Alright, alright. l know. . .
What is wrong with you, Matthew?
Matthew, be strong. Matthew.
Should we send a telegraph to Anne?
l'm not cursing Matthew but
it's bitterly cold, it can't be good for his bad heart.
What can Anne do even if she's here?
Anne is studying very hard now.
She mentioned in her letter that she's determined to do well in this exam,
and this is not the first time Matthew's sick.
That's true, but l still feel,
now is not the time to be studying .
No, Mrs Lynde, there's no need to send for Anne.
Matthew.
Matthew, you have to lie down.
l'm alright.
lf we send for her everytime l'm sick, she wouldn't be able to concentrate.
There's no need to worry, Marilla.
l know.
But, Matthew, Marilla might not be able
to handle everything on her own if you fall ill.
lt's alright.
No, l have raised more than 1 0 children, l understand ,
but a girl should . . .
No, we can't send for Anne no matter what.
l'm sorry, Marilla.
But we have enough help, and l can still work.
just don't send for Anne yet.
Oh dear.
l knew both of you would be stubborn about this,
but l didn't know you placed so much emphasis on education.
just judging from this talk,
you seem energized enough.
On Sunday,
Anne would pay Ms Barry a visit and go to church together.
This is the only activity that she allowed herself to indulge in.
Oh yes, Anne. ls Matthew feeling better recently?
What?
His heart.
What's wrong with Matthew's heart?
He collapsed recently because of his heart.
No one told you about this?
His heart hasn't been good , and it keeps coming back.
lt seems to me that you were not aware about his condition.
What is going on?
Ms Barry, can you tell me exactly what is wrong with Matthew.
l'm not too sure myself.
lt appears that his heart is very weak.
Weak heart!
lt probably isn't very serious if no one has informed you.
But the Cuthberts are so good to you.
They actually kept this from you, so as not to worry you.
Anne, calm down.
Don't worry too much. Have a good dinner.
Anne feels responsible for Matthew's heart condition.
She suspects that Matthew kept the truth
from her so as not to worry her.
just thinking about it made her uncomfortable.
What's wrong , Anne?
What are you doing here?
Marilla, why didn't you tell me?
What's the matter? ls something wrong in school?
lt's Matthew.
Matthew's sick, isn't he?
Oh, it's about this, isn't it? Who told you?
Ms Barry told me.
Matthew has been sick for some time,
and l never knew!
l can't forgive myself!
Don't blame yourself like that. lt's our fault for not telling you.
Matthew's not lying in bed, don't worry.
Sit down, it's cold outside.
Where is he?
He's here.
Matthew, Matthew.
How do you feel?
l heard about your heart. ls it serious?
Anne, l'm alright. Look at me. l'm still as strong as ever.
Matthew, Matthew!
Anne braved a snowstorm just to see you.
My heart almost stopped when l heard from Ms Barry.
My heart almost stopped too when l saw you walk in from that storm.
That's enough bad hearts around already.
That is true.
Although it is a shock,
but we haven't seen you for 2 months.
Yes, Anne, welcome home.
l was so frightened when l heard about your ailment.
You must be very upset, Matthew.
lt must be awful when it starts acting up again.
Yes, but it gets better very quickly.
Have you seen a doctor?
At times.
That will not do. You must have a proper checkup.
The doctor said it was not life-threatening.
People get sick when they are old .
Don't worry too much.
We kept it from you only because it wasn't serious.
The best medicine for Matthew is to see you doing well.
Right, Matthew?
However we are very touched by you coming home.
Yes.
l understand .
Anne's sudden return filled Green Gables with warmth again.
The Cuthberts enjoy a long-awaited family gathering once again.
Anne was even more determined when she returned to Charlottesville.
Not long after, Spring came from nowhere.
Dear Diana, how are you?
Although l'm in Charlottesville,
l'm thinking about Lovers' Lane,
Snow Queen, the orchards, and everything from Avonlea.
l remember these places every time Spring comes around .
l heard that your birthday party was very successful.
l feel bad not being able to be there to offer my blessings.
Although the final exams are just round the corner,
l'm not going to worry about it. l'm just going to try my best.
With this letter, l'm sending you a glass brooch
which would look lovely on you.
Although it's a little late, Happy Birthday nonetheless.
Your bosom buddy, Anne Shirley.
l can't stand it anymore. l don't see any point in life.
l feel the same way.
What l really don't understand are the pathetic words and sighs.
Go on with your studies.
To the students facing the final exams,
the arrival of Spring didn't seem quite as welcoming .
l can't believe that the school term is coming to an end.
Now's not the time to talk about this.
l think the exams are important
but can't you feel that with
flowers in full bloom everywhere, and the blue sky above,
the exams don't seem that crucial anymore.
Spring comes every year.
Anne, you only say that because
you are going to ace the exams.
We are struggling to get promoted.
l don't want to be retained.
That's why we don't particularly want to hear your philosophies now.
That's right, l've lost 7kg in 2 weeks.
l can't life my spirits no matter what l do.
But at least l feel as if l'm getting some studying done.
We spent so much for the semester here,
it would be terrible if we failed .
l'm not as bothered by the money.
lf l can't make it this year, l can try again. My father can afford it.
Yes, Anne, Frank told me the Professor's
almost sure that Gilbert had won the Gold medal . . .
and that Emily had the highest chance of getting the Scholarship.
He said that he didn't hear your name at all.
This is definitely going to make me sad tomorrow.
But l just have to think about Green Gables and the flowers,
and Lovers' Lane, the little sheep,
the award and scholarship don't seem that important anymore.
l have tried my best and have understood the meaning of battle.
As long as l understand that, it's alright.
Everyone, lets not study anymore today.
Look at the beautiful sky ahead
and think about a different place.
Avonlea filled with purple flowers, imagine that breath taking sight.
l'm just not in the mood.
my head's filled with terror that l won't find my name on the Pass list.
l will be so upset.
l think l'll be joining you in that.
The final exams are finally here.
How did you do, Anne?
l just glanced at Gilbert, he seems to be very confident.
What about you, Anne?
l'm leaving this in God's hands.
l'm going to fail my Math.
There's nothing to worry about. You can try again.
What a beautiful sunset.
Ruby, what are you wearing to the graduation ceremony?
l ordered a gown from Carmody not long ago,
lt should be here soon.
But we will only get to use it if we are able to graduate.
l have ordered a couple of gowns from the shops here,
l intend to pick the best one.
l'll be wearing that crystal blue gown
from last Spring. l love it.
To Anne,
it didn't matter what she wore.
She is just trying to dissolve the exhaustion from battle.
ln the waning sunset,
dreaming of all the hope and possibilities that await her.
Once the grueling exams were over,
the awards and scholarship winners will be announced soon.
Next on Anne's Diary. The Glory and the Dream
Episode 4 5 The Glory and the Dream
The final results are released today.
A while later, the names of students who have passed the exams and
the winners of the medal and the Avery
will be posted on the bulletin board.
Anne is sure she will pass and having set her mind on a new goal,
she's not worried at all about the final results.
She's totally at ease and happy.
But Anne's wrong.
Every dream comes with a price to pay.
lt's not easy for dreams to come true.
lt only comes with hard work,
anxiety and disappointment.
What's wrong , Anne?
jane, l'm so worried that l think my heart's failing.
What are you saying?
You'll win either the medal or the Avery scholarship.
l've no hope for the Avery.
Everybody says Emily Clay will win it.
That's just a rumour started by josie.
She likes to spread untrue tales.
But this time l feel the same way too.
Don't worry, Anne. You've worked harder than all of us over the past year.
Your hard work will be rewarded. Hasn't it been so all along?
Yes, Anne. You'll definitely come in first.
You'll surely win at least the medal or the Avery scholarship.
l believe you.
Stop nagging , let's go.
Ok.
Matthew, why are you still here?
Nothing , l . . .
The results will be announced today.
Yes.
Anne will win at least the scholarship.
lf she doesn't, she'll be very disappointed.
She has worked so hard for it.
Yes, Marilla, don't worry. Anne will get it for sure.
No, l don't have the courage to look at the bulletin board.
Anne.
Please, jane, you've got to help me.
l'll wait for you in the dressing room.
You read the announcements and come and tell me straightaway.
But Anne, you'll miss the joy of spotting your name on the board .
That will be a pity.
lt doesn't matter.
lf l've failed , don't console me first.
just tell me the result. Don't bother about how l'll feel.
jane, you've to promise me this.
Ok, Anne, l promise you. We're old pals after all.
Thanks, jane.
Who is it?
lt's Gilbert Blythe.
Congratulations, Gilbert.
Thanks, Charlie.
Congratulations, l'm happy for you.
l knew the medal will be yours.
Thanks, everybody. l'm really glad to have won the medal.
Let's give our medalist an applause.
Gilbert Blythe has won the medal.
Not me, but Gilbert.
Matthew will be so disappointed. He had so much faith in me. . .
Hurrah for Gilbert!
Thanks, everyone.
Hip Hip Hooray!
lt's Anne Shirley.
Hurrah for Anne!
Let's give three cheers to our winner of the Avery, Anne Shirley.
Hip Hip Hooray!
Congratulations, Anne. lt's great, l'm so happy for you.
So l was right, you've won the Avery.
Bravo, Anne.
Congratulations but it's a pity you've not won the medal as well.
Thanks, Stella.
Anne, you've done us proud .
No, you've done the entire Queen's Academy proud.
Anne Shirley.
Although l'd not expected you to win the Avery,
you've done very well.
josie. . .
Gilbert has won the medal.
l'm sure Miss Stacy and friends at Avonlea will be very pleased.
Congratulations, Anne.
Congratulations.
Congratulations, Anne.
Thank you, everyone, really.
l . . . l'm so happy.
Brother, l wonder how are the results.
l think Anne must have done very well.
She'll win the medal and the scholarship.
Brother, have you ever wondered
what will happen if Anne doesn't get the scholarship?
Of course l . . . yes. . .
Forget it. What will you do if Anne doesn't get the scholarship?
What will l do. . .
She'll come back to teach here.
Will she?
Even if she doesn't get the scholarship l'll still send her to university.
l'll find a way to raise the money.
Besides, l still have some savings.
l knew you would say that.
Afterall, she loves to study and her results are so good .
Matthew, are you aware that Abbey Bank has run into a financial crisis?
l heard about it. . .
We'd better watch it. All our money are in it.
lf the bank closes down, we'll have no money to send Anne to university.
Don't worry, Marilla.
Anne's likely to win the scholarship. Besides, Abbey Bank may not fall.
But it's better to check it up.
Alright.
Who could be here at this hour?
Could it be Anne?
lt's the book supplier from Queen's.
As Anne's anxious to inform Matthew and Marilla about her
having won the Avery scholarship,
she has asked the book supplier to bring a letter on his way to Avonlea.
Calm down, Matthew.
Let me read it. Aren't your eyes no good?
Never mind , let me read . You take a seat first.
No, let me. . .
Dear Matthew and Marilla,
Please don't worry, l've passed the exams today.
And as expected , l've become the winner of the Avery scholarship.
Anne, really. . .
l told you Anne will get it.
lt's great.
Gilbert Blythe has won the medal.
l intend to send him my sincere congratulations.
The best thing is we can inform Miss Stacy
that all her students have passed .
On this wonderful day, the future seems to be filled with brightness.
l think l won't forget today for the rest of my life.
l owe my success entirely to your love.
lt has given me the opportunity and the courage to compete.
To repay your love, l will work even harder in future.
My sincere thanks to both of you.
From Anne Shirley who can't wait to fly back to the Green Gables.
Now you can stop worrying, Matthew.
l haven't been worried at all. . .
l'm going out for a while.
Where are you going?
To Diana's place. l've got to tell her the good news.
Are you sure? You couldn't even look her in the eye.
l think Diana is dying to know.
Well, you're not afraid of anything when it concerns Anne.
But you can't go. The strong wind out there is no good for your heart.
But l can't really travel in the night with these eyes of mine too.
Let me go.
l've got an idea.
Watch, we can inform Diana now.
Yes, use the secret signal between Anne and Diana.
That's a good idea.
Five times for 'Come over now', right?
Five times, 'Come over now'.
Anne's back.
Diana, where are you going?
Anne, she's back.
Anne?
Anne.
Anne is not back yet. l was the one who sent the signal to you.
Sorry to ask you to come at this hour but we want so much to let you know.
Actually Anne. . .
You're cunning . Trying to tell it before me?
You know the results, don't you?
Yes, Anne. . .
Anne has won the Avery scholarship.
Brother, you. . .
The medal goes to Gilbert Blythe.
That's wonderful.
Really wonderful . . .
l'm so happy it's like l'm the one who has won a prize.
That's wonderful.
Anne has got the scholarship she has been longing to win.
l can't wait to see her.
Soon it's the day of the award presentation.
Queen's Academy held a grand ceremony for this important event.
Anne and the rest have worked so hard for this day.
But at this moment, the hardship they went through preparing for the exams
seems so far behind.
Everyone goes through the ceremony in a happy mood.
The ceremony goes on smoothly.
Following the speeches and the congratulatory message
comes the presentation of graduation certs and awards.
Seated among the guests,
Matthew and Marilla look uncomfortable over the grand occasion.
At this moment, their eyes and ears are fixed on only a student.
Certificate awarded to Anne Shirley.
Over the year, you've worked diligently at the Queen's Academy and
have achieved the best results in National Language.
To encourage your hard work,
the Avonlea Group will grant your entrance to Redmond University and
you'll also be provided a scholarship of $250 per year during your studies.
She must be Anne Shirley. What an outstanding child.
lt's not an easy task to obtain the Avery scholarship.
Anne stands on the stage dressed in her light green dress,
her cheeks slightly blushed .
She recites on the spot the essay that has won her the Avery scholarship.
Anne's voice echoes in every corner of the hall and
touches everyone at the ceremony.
Congratulations, Anne.
lt's so wonderful that Anne has come to us, isn't it?
l've felt that way more than once.
You must be really proud of her.
Me too.
After 7 0 years, l've finally known that there could be something so wonderful.
How l wish to live even longer.
After the graduation ceremony,
Anne rejects josephine Barry's invitation firmly and
set off for Avonlea with the others in their coach.
Anne misses home so badly after not having gone back for four months.
Matthew, could you please stop for a second?
l'm so relieved to be back here.
Marilla.
When l crafted my dreams and worked hard to realise them,
l didn't think it was anything serious to leave my hometown.
But sometimes l wanted so much to come home and felt dreams didn't matter.
l just wanted to fly home. Why is it so?
Anne, that's natural.
That's what hometown is all about. Anne, this is your hometown.
Yes, no matter how faraway you are, you'll always be the Anne of Avonlea
and the Anne of the Green Gables
in the past and in the days to come.
Matthew. . .
lt's getting late, let's go.
Off we go.
The light's still on in the house.
Who could it be?
lt must be someone who can't wait to congratulate you.
Anne.
Diana.
Welcome back.
Here l am .
Have you come specially to wait for me, Diana?
l knew you'll come back today.
l miss you so much, Diana.
Me too, Anne.
Alright, go and have a good chat in your room.
Come downstairs for tea together later.
Thanks, Marilla.
Ok.
What a fine relationship they have.
Yes, l suppose they'll be best friends forever.
Smells good.
What pretty flowers!
Marilla arranged them for me.
How l miss my room and the window sill.
l miss the forest and the birch trees on the slope.
Diana, it feels so good to be home.
The white birch trees and the Snow Queen are just like before.
The best thing is l can sit with you this way and have a good chat.
l thought you would prefer that classmate of yours, Stella.
josie Pye said you're infatuated with her.
Stella would be my favourite if not for someone else and
that someone is you, of course.
Our friendship is like this lily, it won't wither easily.
l'll just like you more and more each day as time goes by.
Then l can stop worrying.
l've so many things to tell you.
But l feel fortunate enough to be able to sit here and watch you.
l guess l'm exhausted .
Over the year, l've been studying so hard and
l wanted so much to receive the Avery
that l didn't dare to relax at all.
But you're really incredible.
Now that you've got the scholarship, l suppose you won't want to teach.
That's right. l'll be going to Redmond in September.
l heard the standard is high, l'm quite nervous about it.
You won't have a problem.
But right now there're three wonderful months of golden holidays before me.
l intend to enjoy the taste of realising my sweet dreams.
They've talked for so long.
Let them be, they've not seen each other for a long time.
Alright.
When Anne leaves for Redmond, we'll be lonely again.
That's three months from now.
But it's for four years and that's not a short period.
Don't worry, she'll rush back once there's a break.
That's true.
All of us plan to advance towards our ambitions.
jane and Ruby want to become teachers.
l heard the school at Newbridge has extended an invitation to jane.
She'll become a very good teacher.
l heard Gilbert's going to be a teacher too.
lsn't he going to Redmond?
lt seems they can't make it.
Gilbert's father doesn't have the money to send him to university next year.
So he has to work to earn some.
lf Mr Amos resigns, he'll be posted to teach at Avonlea school.
lt's quite an impact on Anne to hear that Gilbert is giving up his studies.
She has always believed that Gilbert would go to Redmond too.
For so long , Anne has been motivating herself by competing with Gilbert.
All of a sudden, she loses her rival.
She begins to worry that she'll not be able to concentrate on her studies.
lt seems her dream is fading .
Anne is lost in her thoughts sitting in her dark room .
just as Anne realises that Matthew and Marilla are getting old ,
Mrs Lynde brings news that makes her more worried than ever.
Next on Anne's Diary Matthew's Love
Episode 46 Matthew's Love
lt's been months since l slept this well.
What bliss to be able to stay in Avonlea for 3 months before Redmond.
l'm so blessed.
l am finally home.
Anne, Anne, time for breakfast.
Oh dear, is it that late already?
Good morning .
l'm sorry for being late.
You haven't been home for a while, that's why.
Have a seat.
Good morning , Matthew.
Morning , you should have slept a while longer.
l kept asking Marilla not to wake you up.
Whatever it is,
Matthew has been waiting the whole morning to have breakfast with you.
lt's alright. Anne's home for 3 whole months.
Thank you, Matthew.
Oh yes, this is Martin, he came to help us last month.
Ms Anne, l've heard so much about you.
l'm sorry l'm late.
lt's alright.
l'll take my leave now.
Thanks.
Martin is a very good helper.
He has lessen my load a lot.
Really, that's good, Matthew.
Yes, thank goodness.
That way, Matthew gets more rest.
Ok, ready for breakfast?
l'm starting on mine.
l'm done. You are fast today.
lt's been a long time since Marilla has cooked for me.
ls it that good?
l'm going out now.
Don't overwork yourself.
Alright.
Take it slow, Matthew.
Marilla, how is Matthew?
He doesn't look too good.
Maybe he's just getting old .
Since you came back in that storm ,
he has had a few relapses. He refuses to rest.
l'm also very worried .
But it's been some time since his last relapse, and his work is less.
l hope he gets that long due rest.
But, Anne, there's nothing to worry about since you're home.
Matthew's spirits rises with your very appearance.
And Marilla, you don't seem to be doing as well as before too.
You look exhausted.
Do l look tired?
lt's just my age catching up with me.
l'm not overworked , it's just my frequent headaches.
l get headaches very often. My eyes also hurt.
Dr Spencer doesn't know what is wrong exactly as well.
l heard that an eye specialist would be in town soon.
Doctor Spencer suggested consulting him , l'm still hesitant though.
lt's better to go for a checkup.
lt's such a bother not being able to read and see things.
Marilla, you should rest while l'm home.
Only just let me have the day off today.
Let me take over the household chores from tomorrow on.
Anne, you are such a sensible child .
You have achieved excellent results and won a scholarship.
l'm so proud of you.
Mrs Lynde always says there's no point in girls studying.
l don't agree with her one bit.
Marilla, just hearing you say that makes me so glad .
Since you will be going to University, with your scholarship,
the burden's not as heavy.
The tougher chores can be left to Martin now,
there's less to worry about.
We were talking about. . . .
Good morning, Marilla.
Mrs Lynde, is something wrong?
Good morning, Mrs Lynde.
Anne. You are home.
Marilla, is Matthew home?
He just left. ls something wrong?
Yes.
The rumour is true. Abbey Bank is on the verge of collapse.
Hold on, Mrs Lynde.
Anne, go get Matthew.
Alright.
Anne, don't mention anything to him just yet.
l understand, Marilla.
Matthew, you have to hear me out calmly.
We have to get our money out from Abbey's Bank quickly.
Matthew Cuthbert, my husband heard the rumour in the city.
lt's going to happen this couple of weeks.
We don't know where the rumour started but it's definitely true.
There was chaos at the bank yesterday.
You must remain calm, this was coming .
lt's collapsing?
lt would be terrible if it was true.
l remember you had contacts at Abbey's Bank.
What do you think?
l think we should listen to Mrs Lynde.
No. We shouldn't.
Mr Russell said it was just one of the bank's strategies.
and Mr Abbey and l
l know you trust him,
but this has already spread beyond personal acquaintance.
Moreover it has been said that their new financial plan has failed .
Anne, did you hear anything about it while you were in the city?
Ms Barry did bring it up, but l didn't understand much.
Matthew, even if you don't trust me, go and check it out.
Go to someone influential to obtain some information.
lf the need arises, l can go with you.
Yes, Matthew, let's do that.
Mrs Lynde came all the way to inform us about it.
Really?
l don't think there's cause for worry.
l'm on my way to Mr Bryan's to get some information.
l think he should know about this.
Matthew, you must take the money out if things don't go well.
lt's not the time for loyalty now.
Yes.
l understand that.
Mr Cuthbert, it's been a long time.
What is the purpose of your visit today?
lt's just about Abbey's Bank.
l didn't think you would be affected by the rumours.
No, l . . .
l understand , please come this way.
l don't smoke.
Well, Mr Cuthbert, l'm telling you frankly,
although this was not made public,
Abbey's was going through a crisis a while ago,
but everything's alright now.
All the banks have lent their support to Abbey's.
Mr Bryan, surely you aren't lying to me.
l'm on of the managers of the bank, l would not lie to you.
Yes, l see. l can put my heart at ease then.
l'm not worried in the least, but everyone else
thinks that the bank is closing down.
Yes, it's like this.
Mr Cuthbert, those are merely rumours.
Someone wants to spite Mr Abbey,
and they have spread the malicious rumours.
Although l can't vouch personally that it is false,
but old business partners like us,
if we choose to believe in these, Abbey would be finished.
Savings is the lifeline of any bank.
l didn't intend to take my money out.
Really?
l heard about the girl you adopted .
l heard she's a genius and that she has gotten a place at Redmond.
You must be very proud of her.
Yes, of course, as you were saying . . .
She's not only a intelligent, she's a dear.
You seem to dote on her, that's great.
l hope you will continue to support Abbey's.
Yes, l was never worried about it.
This was definitely not a wasted trip.
lt was my honour.
So that was it.
But we don't know when the situation will change adversely,
didn't you mention taking half of our savings out,
don't worry, Marilla.
Mr Bryan stressed that there was nothing wrong at the bank,
and l also believe in Mr Abbey.
Well, if you really think so, let's just wait for a while.
lt will be ok, Marilla. l'm leaving now.
Don't overwork yourself.
l know that.
Careful, Matthew.
Marilla, is it really alright?
lt should be.
Matthew's intuition has always been pretty accurate.
Maybe it's just like he said , that the bank is alright.
Relax, there's nothing to worry about.
Yes, everything will be fine.
Finish your potatoes quickly, you are going outdoors today.
The forest is calling .
Oh yes, l nearly forgot that.
Marilla, just give me the day off today.
Go! You hardly get the chance to rest.
That is so great.
l heard that when you got the Avery scholarship,
l just shouted , 'Congratulations Anne.'
We did give thanks to the Lord as well.
Thank you, Mrs Alan.
You are at your peak now.
You must have new dreams and aspirations waiting .
Now you actually get enough rest for more challenges ahead
Matthew and Marilla must be delighted.
Yes, they are very happy for me, but. . .
but what?
l realise that both Matthew and Marilla have both aged.
l have to leave them for another 4 years to be at Redmond.
Somehow l feel,
as if l should stay here and help out.
l can't blame you for thinking like that.
They are both getting on in age.
Have you given up on university and decided to stay here?
No, l haven't made up my mind yet.
That's true. You worry about them ,
yet you do not want to give up your bright future.
No. l really don't want to do that.
Yes, that's why l'm caught in the middle.
Then, bring your worries with you to Redmond .
lf you give Redmond up, and become a teacher here,
Matthew and Marilla will both be secretly very glad,
but you will regret giving up the opportunity.
But. . .
Anne, we can't draw clear boundaries all the time,
that is the problem with Life.
lf they are happy that you got a place in the University,
you should remember this.
Bring your troubles with you and graduate with the best results.
That is the road you should take.
Also, that is their expectation of you.
l'm glad that you think about these things.
lf you had become arrogant about getting a place in University,
you would have been a failure.
Anne, there's no need to make sense of everything,
no. . . l should say sometimes, not knowing could be a blessing .
Although l can't be sure that your problems can be solved here,
but there's something to be gained here.
Yes, Mrs Alan.
Although l'm still troubled , l'll think about what you said.
Have some cake.
l will. Thank you.
Matthew, Matthew.
You are home, Anne.
Matthew, l'm back.
That is your dolly.
She wanders away all the time.
Cows grow amazingly fast don't they?
Yes, Anne, just like you.
Really?
l visited a lot of memories today.
l'll be your good helper starting tomorrow.
Anne, you should take a good rest this vacation.
You and Marilla deserve a rest more than l do.
You are working too hard again, why can't you take things easy?
l can't seem to do that.
You always forget that you need to rest.
l have been working very hard in the past,
if only l could do that in the future.
lf only l had been the boy you had sent for,
l would be able to help you out.
l wish it so hard now.
But Anne,
l'd rather have you than a dozen boys.
l would never exchange you for a dozen of them.
The one who got the Avery scholarship, wasn't a boy, mind you,
but a girl.
Not just any girl, my very own Anne.
Matthew. . .
Anne, you are my daughter.
Matthew.
The peaceful beauty and the fragrant calm that night,
would become a very important part of Anne's memories.
lt was the last night before sorrow
touched her life.
Next on Anne's Diary, The Reaper whose name is Death.
Episode 4 7 The Reaper whose Name is Death
What a beautiful day!
Yes, what a beautiful day.
l'll be going.
Thanks, Martin.
Could you get me a newspaper from the post office on your way back?
Sure.
He's good .
The more reason for you to rest, Matthew.
This is a great summer for the potatoes, we'll have a great harvest.
Right, l'll go get some work done.
Why don't you rest a little?
But l want to tidy the tools, afterall, the weather's perfect.
ls it? You always have lots of plans whenever Anne's back.
Not true.
Take care.
lt's great to see Matthew looking good .
Will you, Anne?
Matthew is. . .
Matthew.
What's wrong with you, Matthew?
Are you feeling alright?
Matthew?
Are you alright? Matthew, Matthew!
He probably fainted .
Anne, go get Martin, he's right in front.
Hurry up!
Yes!
Hang on there, Matthew.
Boss.
Come help me, Martin.
Right.
Go get Doctor Spencer, quickly!
Alright.
And tell Mrs Lynde.
Ok.
Matthew, Matthew, hang on there.
Matthew fainted?
Yes, l'm going to get the doctor now.
l got it, go on.
lt's alright.
Matthew will be fine.
Mrs Lynde.
Marilla.
Mrs Lynde.
Marilla, l really can't help.
Matthew, Matthew. . .
Matthew, you're saying that he. . .
Yes, Anne, look at his face.
l've seen too many of this, it can't be wrong .
Matthew. . .
Matthew is dead .
Anne can tell from his unmoving face.
The doctor has arrived .
Matthew died almost instantaneously, there's nothing the doctor can do.
lt was too sudden, the doctor suspected he had a shock.
The newspaper Matthew was holding confirmed that.
Marilla, look, the bank went bankrupt.
Matthew must have been shocked by that.
Marilla, this is my fault.
l knew the bank was in trouble, if l'd wanted him to listen to me. . .
Mrs Lynde, please leave us.
l understand .
l apologize for my behaviour.
l'm sorry, Marilla.
This is not the time to say such things.
But you have much to do, you must hang on.
You understand , Marilla?
Marilla, what's wrong with you?
l understand your grief, but it doesn't solve any problem.
Let Marilla have some time for her own.
Martin, please go inform Mr Barry and the church.
l know.
You have to send a telegraph to the Cuthbert family.
Anne, do you know who to send to?
You should be able to get those done with the help of the Blythes.
You have to bring out the mourning dress.
Marilla should still have one she worn when her mother passed away.
l have to rush yours though.
The news of Matthew's passing spread quickly.
His friends and neighbours gather at the Green Gables.
To show their respect to the deceased .
Anne. . .
This is most unfortunate.
Please let me know if you need my help.
Thank you, Diana.
Anne, the coffin is here.
Ok.
Anne, can you bring me the socks for the body, and some cakes.
l need to dress Matthew.
Apple would do.
Ok.
The shy and elusive Matthew Cuthbert.
For the first time, is the center of attention.
Death comes to Matthew, and brings him into the limelight.
Anne went to the hospital.
This beautiful garden.
Was set up by Matthew and Marilla's mother after she came here.
Matthew didn't say it, but he loved this place.
Anne's filled with grief and sadness.
She placed the flowers around Matthew one by one.
lf Anne can do something for Matthew.
This is probably the only one left to do.
Matthew, you're a good fella.
Matthew. . .
Anne.
Sorry, can l come in?
Anne, can l stay here tonight?
Can we sleep together?
Thank you, Diana.
Will you forgive me if l would like to be alone.
l'm not afraid.
Anne. . .
l didn't have time to be alone.
l want to be alone.
l want to think, until l understand.
l cannot believe this.
l thought Matthew would never die.
Besides the other time. . . a long time ago.
l have never worried about this.
l'm sorry, Diana.
Diana did not understand what Anne said.
Marilla is quiet and reserved .
Even if she's sad.
She grieves in her own way, out of sight, just like Anne.
But her grief is even more visible.
The understanding Diana left without a word.
Anne wants to be alone during this sad , lonely night.
Anne finds that loneliness brings her nothing but grief.
The death of Matthew, who loved her so much.
She couldn't even cry about it.
Anne finds is unreasonable.
Anne remembered Matthew walking home with her just the other evening .
But now he's lying downstairs, cold and unmoving .
But Anne is still unable to cry.
What she has is grief and despair that cannot be spoken.
Accusing Anne all the time.
l think you're better than a dozen of boys.
A boy didn't get the scholarship.
She's a girl.
She's my proud little Anne.
Anne, you're my daughter.
Matthew?
Matthew. . .
Matthew.
Matthew. . .
Alright, girl, stop crying .
Matthew can't hear you now.
He wouldn't come back, no matter how much you cry.
l know that, but l can't do it.
Matthew is a kind man.
A brother who cannot be replaced.
But this is God's will.
Marilla, let me cry.
l'll feel even worse if l don't.
Marilla, please stay with me for a while, and hold me.
So that l . . .
Diana wanted to stay with me, but l rejected her.
She's such a kind soul, l must've hurt her feelings.
But l couldn't let her console tonight.
This is a grief that only we know.
Marilla, Matthew is gone. What do we do now?
We have each other.
lf you're not here, if you're not with the Green Gables.
l would really be at a lost.
Marilla, Marilla . . .
Anne, l'm usually stern with you.
But please do not think that l do not loved you like Matthew.
Marilla.
l couldn't say it before, l wouldn't if not for today.
Now l know what and how to say it.
l always felt that you're my own fresh and blood.
l'm filled with joy and content ever since you came to the Green Gables.
Marilla. . .
Anne.
Next on Anne's Diary Matthew's Farewell
Episode 48 Matthew's Farewell
Two days have passed .
Anne and Marilla have slowly come to terms with Matthew's death.
Today, Matthew Cuthbert has to
bid farewell to the Green Gables
in which he has stayed in for almost his entire life.
Take your lunch, it won't be convenient when there're guests.
l don't feel like eating.
You have to eat something.
Anne, it's me.
Diana.
Marilla, Diana is here.
Sorry to disturb you.
l'm early as l thought there must be some things l can help out with.
My parents will be here shortly.
Sorry to trouble you, Diana.
Thank you.
lt's almost time.
Sorry to have troubled all of you.
Matthew leaves behind a home filled with memories,
trees he had planted and orchards he had attended to.
He leaves behind the glory in the past and is escorted away quietly.
Misfortunes never come alone.
Anne, l heard the Cuthberts have lost all their money in the incident.
Luckily you had won the scholarship earlier on so there's no need to panic.
But you'll have to be in mourning clothes for a year, poor thing.
They don't suit you, they'll make your red hair stand out even more.
Not long after,
Avonlea resumed its normal placidity.
Green Gables too.
No matter how hard it is to control the grief of losing your loved one,
life still has to go on.
Anne.
Diana.
l was worried how you've been getting on but you look better now.
Do you want to go over to my place?
The sewing machine l've begged father to buy for me has arrived.
New sewing machine, that's great.
Yes, that's why l've come straightaway to ask you to take a look at it.
Thanks but l've to go to Matthew's grave now.
Matthew's grave?
Matthew loved the rose bushes.
Now that the roses have bloomed beautifully,
it'll be a pity if he doesn't get to see them .
l'm sure Matthew will be very happy if l plant this on his graveyard.
Ok, l'll go with you and after that, you can go to my place.
Thanks, Diana.
l heard Matthew's mother brought these roses over from Scotland long ago.
Matthew had taken good care of them .
He said the roses were his favourite.
lf these roses manage to bloom,
Matthew would feel as though he has returned to the Green Gables.
lf only it works.
Hopefully the plant will grow well and
white flowers will bloom every summer.
Anne, how is Frank like?
Hasn't he been going to school with josie everyday since school started?
Coincidentally, he's staying in the same hostel building as josie.
Ruby told me something really funny.
Recently, Frank wrote josie a letter.
josie thought it was a love-letter and opened it excitedly.
Guess what has he written?
l can't do my work. Please return me my workbook you'd taken by mistake.
That's all.
Ruby said Frank seems to like her too.
l think Ruby stands a better chance.
Things have always gone smoothly for Ruby in the past.
Sorry, let's part here.
Why, Anne?
lt's not you, please don't take it to heart.
Anne.
Sorry.
Death is new to Anne. What happened recently was beyond her imagination.
Although Matthew is no longer around, many things still go on.
Anne is depressed .
Nature, flowers, love and friendship
still arouse Anne's imagination like they did in the past.
Anne realises that she is still capable of being touched.
Different voices still exist in the world and
they keep on calling out to Anne.
Anne feels an added sense of regret.
My heart is filled with joy when l see the sun rising behind the tree
and the pink buds growing day by day in the garden
and everything seems to be the same as when Matthew was around .
Matthew is already dead but l can still feel excited and keen.
l feel as though l've done Matthew wrong.
Matthew's not here, l should be lonesome, but. . .
The world and life are so wonderful and filled with joy and fun.
Diana told me something funny today and l couldn't help it but laughed .
When Matthew died , l thought l could never laugh again
because l didn't think l should .
Anne, Matthew loved to hear you laugh when he was around.
When you were happy over something interesting , wasn't he glad too?
Matthew is just not here.
l'm sure he still hopes to see you happy and laughing like before.
There's no need to blame yourself
when something causes you to be excited or touched .
l understand how you feel because everyone goes through this in life.
Your loved one has left and can no longer laugh with you.
When you think of it, you feel guilty to be excited or touched.
One day, when you recall all the events and emotions in your life,
that must be a feeling of fulfillment and sorrow.
l planted a rose bush on Matthew's grave today.
lt was brought from Scotland by Matthew's mother a long time ago.
Small, white roses.
Matthew had said that those roses were his favourite.
Small, white flowers blossomed on a tree branch on the gentle slope.
When l paint this picture of the future in my mind ,
l know that Matthew will be very happy.
l want Matthew to be surrounded by his favourite roses in heaven.
Matthew treasured them so much
the roses will give him a warm welcome.
l've to go.
Marilla is alone at home. She'll be very lonely at twilight.
She'll be even lonely still when you go to university.
Marilla?
l'm back, Marilla.
Welcome home, Anne.
When you were out, l met Dr Spencer.
He said the eye specialist he mentioned will be in Charlottesville tomorrow.
He said l must let him examine my eyes thoroughly.
lt'll be great if he can prescribe a pair of glasses to suit me.
Anne, l intend to make a trip anyway.
Can you take care of the house tomorrow?
Of course, Marilla.
l'd like Martin to drive me there but the pie and bread for dinner. . .
Don't worry, l can take care of those.
l won't put too much water or add liniment in the cake this time.
That did happen before.
You were a joker then.
You were getting into trouble everyday.
l was so worried about what you would become of when you grow up.
Do you still remember the time when you had your hair dyed?
l'll definitely never forget that.
Thinking back, l don't understand . . .
why l was so concerned over my hair then.
But it was a big issue to me then.
l was really worried about my hair and freckles.
But now, the freckles are gone and
everybody says my hair is auburn now.
All except josie Pye.
After the funeral, she said my hair was redder than before. . .
Especially when l wore black clothes.
Marilla, l've given up trying to like josie.
ln the past, l told myself to try
but l just can't bring myself to like her.
josie is a Pye. Their family is only capable of offending people.
Such people do somehow serve a useful purpose in society
but l don't want to be close to them anyway.
Does josie intend to teach too?
No, she'll study for another year in Queen's.
So will Moody Spurgeon and Charlie Sloane.
jane and Ruby intend to teach.
Does Gilbert Blythe plan to teach too?
Yes.
He is a good-looking young man now.
l haven't seen him for some time. He's grown taller and more manly.
Exactly like his father when he was his age.
john Blythe was a fine young man too.
We got along so well that others thought we were lovers.
Marilla, why did you part then?
We had a quarrel.
l refused to accept his apology.
When l finally decided to forgive him , my attitude was bad .
l was proud and behaved like l was granting him a favour.
After that, he never looked for me.
l suppose the Blythes are strong and independent.
But l always feel that l was wrong.
l wasted the opportunity for us to forgive each other.
Marilla, there was a bit of romance when you were young.
lt's hard to imagine that looking at me now, right?
You can't tell people by their looks.
Everyone has forgotten about us. Even l have forgotten about it.
Suddenly, everything came back when l saw Gilbert Blythe that day.
That's all.
Marilla, please have some.
Thanks, Anne.
Next on Anne's Diary The Bend in the Road
Episode 49 The Bend in the Road
Be careful on your way.
On this day, Marilla hands all the chores at home to Anne and
set off from the Green Gables early in the morning.
She's leaving for Charlottesville with Dr Spencer's referral letter.
She plans to consult the eye specialist who happens to be in Charlottesville.
After noon, the coach driven by Martin arrives at the hospital.
We're hardly in town, settle the horse and shop around nearby if you wish to.
Looks like l'll take quite some time.
Yes.
How do you do? l've been referred by Dr Spencer from Avonlea.
Let me see. Miss Marilla Cuthbert?
Please take a seat over there.
Please come in.
Diana.
l'm relieved to see that look of yours.
Anne, what happened to you yesterday?
l'm sorry, l just thought of Matthew suddenly.
l guessed it too. But you can't keep thinking of the past.
lt's about time you plan for the future.
Thanks, Diana.
l'm now working hard on baking bread for dinner in future.
Where's Marilla?
She's not in today.
Can you bring in the clothes for me and iron them as well?
Ok, if you promise you won't behave like you did yesterday, l'll help you.
After finishing the chores, you must come and see my sewing machine.
That's splendid, Diana.
Doctor, what's the matter with my eyes?
They're deteriorating rapidly. lt'll be too late if you've come later.
Too late?
How's the condition?
Anne, are you going back now?
Sorry to have troubled you.
Marilla should be back soon.
Anne, there's something l hope you would consider.
l'll like to rent Cuthberts' field.
The field?
Yes, l just bought a new machine and intend to grow more potatoes next year.
Because of Abbey Bank, Green Gables must be having a difficult time.
My terms won't be too bad .
But Matthew just passed away. lt doesn't seem appropriate to bring it up.
Can you help me ask Marilla about it?
just bring it up when there's a chance. lt'll be for next year anyway.
Martin.
Send me to Mrs Lynde's house first.
Yes.
You must be tired , go back after this and just help to inform Anne.
But. . . lt's alright.
Ok.
lsn't it good? lt's worth the long trip to Charlottesville.
That's true but. . .
What's the matter, Marilla? Cheer up.
Actually, after Matthew's death, l've thought of something for you.
Do you want to sell the Green Gables so as to lighten your burden?
Mrs Lynde.
Abbey Bank's failing must have affected you somehow.
Anne will leave for Redmond after the summer vacation.
l think it's a good idea. As for the buyer, l can. . .
l can't do it, Mrs Lynde.
There's no way l can sell Green Gables.
Besides, Matthew wouldn't have agreed.
l must have shocked you with the idea. Take your time to consider.
You're back, Marilla.
l'm back. . .
Are you hungry? We can eat soon.
Marilla, you look so tired.
l don't know, maybe l really am .
l just didn't realise it.
But l suppose it's not because of that.
Have you gone to see the oculist?
What did the doctor say?
He said l must not work my eyes any harder and
it'll be better if l do not shed a tear.
With prescribed glasses, we may prevent the condition from deteriorating .
Otherwise, l may be stone-blind in half a year's time.
lmagine it, Anne. . . These eyes will see nothing.
Marilla, don't let your imagination run wild . Hasn't the doctor given you hope?
You won't go blind if you're careful.
Besides, you only need glasses. lsn't that good?
l don't know if you can call this hope.
l can't read or knit, l can do nothing .
What's the point of living?
l might as well be dead or blind.
Marilla.
The doctor said l mustn't cry but l can't help it when l'm lonely.
lt won't do any good to discuss this.
Let me get you a cup of tea.
l'm just a bit depressed. There's no need to tell anyone or
there'll be many people coming to ask me tons of questions.
l don't wish to become their subject of discussion and sympathy.
Marilla, would you like to go to bed early today?
Alright.
Please help me with the clean up then.
Ok, goodnight.
Marilla. . .
Anne's heart is as heavy as lead.
She can't help feeling sad about the drastic change that has taken place
since the day she came home with the Avery scholarship.
She was full of hope and joy then and the future looked rosy bright.
But now, that seems to have occurred a few hundred years ago.
After quite a while, Anne was smiling again
Slowly, she regained her calmness.
Anne has found a companion. She will assume her own responsibilities.
Duty - once you accept it, it'll become your companion.
From the next day, Anne begins to make several trips.
Sometimes she'll even drive the coach as if she's going somewhere faraway.
On the other hand , Mrs Lynde visits Marilla often to advise her.
As such, Marilla hasn't noticed Anne's strange behaviour.
This visitor is referred by Mrs Lynde.
He's john Sutley from Carmody.
Anne has no idea that his visit concerns the fate of Green Gables.
The house is a little old but l'm generally pleased with it.
Thanks for taking the trouble.
l'll take my leave.
Marilla, what's Mr Sutley doing here?
What's the matter, Marilla?
He heard Green Gables is in trouble and has come to buy the house.
Buy the house? He's buying Green Gables?
Marilla, you don't intend to sell Green Gables, do you?
Anne, l've no other choice.
l've thought it over carefully.
lf my eyes aren't so bad ,
l'll think of a way to keep this place somehow.
But l've no choice.
l may go blind .
Even if l don't, l'm getting too old to be fit enough to work.
lf Abbey Bank hasn't failed , l may still be able to manage.
There're some checks which Matthew hasn't cashed last autumn.
This house may be a little old and can't fetch a good price but
these should be sufficient for me to live on.
Marilla.
Anne, l'm now so grateful that you had won the scholarship.
Marilla. . .
l may move in to stay with Mrs Lynde.
l'm sorry that you'll have no home to return to. . .
but you can still visit me. . .
Marilla, we can't sell Green Gables!
l can't bear to part with it too.
But Anne, you've to understand that there's no way l can stay here alone.
l'll go crazy worrying and feeling lonely everyday.
Furthermore, l may be going blind soon . . .
You won't be alone, you have me. l'm not going to Redmond anymore.
You're not going to Redmond? What happened?
l've decided to forgo the scholarship.
l made the decision on the night you went to Charlottesville.
How can l set my mind at ease and go away while you're in trouble?
Besides, the two of you have done so much for me. . .
But Anne. . .
l've thought it over for a long time. l've planned everything .
Mr Barry wants to rent our field next year so you need not worry about that.
l intend to teach.
l've already submitted applications to Avonlea and Carmody schools.
Avonlea school can't do anything as they've agreed to hire Gilbert Blythe.
But there shouldn't be any problem at Carmody.
lt may be a little far but
l can rent a room there or travel by coach.
This way l can read to you, Marilla and cheer you up.
You won't be lonely. We'll keep each other company and stay here forever.
But how can you sacrifice for me?
There's no sacrifice. l don't think it's a sacrifice at all.
Nothing is worse than selling Green Gables. Nothing will hurt me more.
No matter what it takes, l must keep this old house.
But what about your dream?
l still have a dream except that it's a different one now.
l want to be an outstanding teacher and take care of your eyes, Marilla.
Besides, l can take up a correspondence course and study at home.
Marilla, l've thought about it for a week.
When l graduated from Queen's, l can see a straight path in life.
But now l've come to a bend.
l've no idea what goes beyond the bend .
Perhaps it's a road adorned by a green light and pastel colours.
Perhaps it's a beautiful bend l've never seen in my life.
But l'm sure there're wonderful things waiting for me there.
l'll search for them with all my might.
Then my dreams will come back to me.
l suppose l won't be able to persuade you to give up.
You can't stop me. l'm already sixteen.
Like Mrs Lynde has said, l'm as obstinate as a mule.
Marilla, please don't pity me.
l hate to be sympathised . Besides, there's no need to.
l'm satisfied to be able to stay at the most treasured Green Gables.
Anne. . .
No one will treasure Green Gables more than you and l do.
We must not sell it!
You've convinced me, Anne.
Thanks to you, l feel as though l'm alive again.
l had wanted to hang on till you graduate from university.
But l can't manage anymore and l have no intention of forcing myself.
But if it's for you, l'll be willing to give up this house at any time.
Marilla.
Next on Anne's Diary Peace on Earth
Episode 50 Peace on Earth
We should be going home.
Anne decided not to go to the university.
And to be a teacher. The news spread quickly.
Everyone is talking about it.
Most do not know Marilla's condition.
They thought Anne pitiful.
But Mrs Allen knows better.
She told Anne she supported her decision.
Anne was deeply moved.
That night.
Marilla and Anne enjoy the evening's warmth together.
Facing the garden, they're bathed in the light of the evening sun.
They enjoy the minty smell in the air.
This has become their habit.
lt's mint. . . What?
l smell mint.
Yes.
lt's nice.
Yes.
Mrs Lynde is here.
Good evening, Mrs Lynde.
You're sitting here again?
You've been here rather often lately.
Anne dragged me out.
The feeling of sitting here is nice, l don't mind sitting the whole day.
Well, it's not easy finding a uniform for a hundred pound person.
Bless you Marilla, thank God you're not fat.
Yes.
Right, Anne, l heard that you're not going to the university.
That's great.
She had enough education for a girl.
No point studying boys' stuffs like Latin or Greek.
l don't agree at all.
Mrs Lynde, even if l don't go to the university. . .
l intend to study Latin and Greek.
Why?
l'm going to study for a Literature degree in the Green Gables.
l intend to learn everything the university has to offer.
Anne Shirley, you'll be exhausted.
l wouldn't.
Really, l know what l'm doing.
l'm not a genius, but l intend to work hard.
But we'll have more time in the winter.
l can't go to the exams anyway.
l have to teach in Carmody, right?
What's going on?
l thought you're teaching in Avonlea?
The council has decided on that.
Mrs Lynde.
Didn't the council decide to employ Gilbert?
Yes, but he withdrew the moment he knew you applied .
The school had a meeting yesterday night.
Gilbert came to express his intention to withdraw his application.
He recommended you instead.
He's going to White Sands to teach.
l think he gave it up for your sake.
He understands that you want to keep Marilla company.
He's a sweet kid .
Such a big sacrifice.
He has to spend on lodging if he teaches in White Sands.
He's trying to save for university.
Anyway, the council decides to employ you instead.
l was so happy for you when my husband told me that.
l cannot accept this. . .
l cannot allow Gilbert to sacrifice himself for me.
You can't change that now.
He's going to White Sands today, he probably got his employment letter.
He cannot come back, even if you reject the offer.
Stay here. Accept his help this time.
Don't worry, there are no Pyes in the council.
Take the job, it's a good thing that jubi end up last.
For 20 years, there's always a Pye in the school.
But talk about their function. . .
Everyone is unhappy with them.
Who's window is flashing? What's the matter?
That's Diana's code for me.
Code?
Yes, she asks me to go over now.
We used to communicate like that.
Sorry, l need to go see what's going on.
Don't come home too late.
Alright.
Anne is still rather childish.
So what?
She's much like a lady now.
Marilla regains her sarcasm for a moment.
But that is no longer Marilla's specialty.
Mrs Lynde went home and told her husband Thomas.
Marilla Cuthbert is not the same.
Meanwhile, Anne is going to Diana's place.
She's in the forest, but she couldn't think about Diana.
Her mind is completely filled by Gilbert.
Diana sent the code because Ms joseph Barry is here.
She would like to talk to Anne.
Anne, l was shocked when Diana told me.
l thought you became an idiot.
lt seems otherwise.
lt's so tough, no one understands this more than l do.
Why did you abandon the scholarship? lt was not easy to get.
Aunt, Anne has her reasons.
No, l must know.
You're not troubling anyone.
You don't have to pay for university.
What are you doing giving up such a good opportunity?
You'll regret it for life!
l was shocked too when l heard.
Everyone here extend their congratulations.
lt's really a pity.
l don't care about this honour.
Tell me, Anne, what's wrong?
You don't want to go university?
l have nothing to say if that's the case.
But l will not give up if Marilla asked you to give it up.
Aunt.
Shut up.
Matthew had just passed away, you must have been busy.
Marilla must be lonely.
But compared to me, Marilla is still young .
Who doesn't grow old?
To tie Anne down, who's not even her adopted daughter.
She's too selfish.
And too pathetic.
Ms Barry, when Marilla first heard that l'm to give up the scholarship.
She was against it, she didn't want me to sacrifice.
l chose to give up the scholarship.
l don't regret it, actually, l'm glad l did that.
Even a hundred ton of dynamite. . .
Couldn't change my decision to stay with Marilla in the Green Gables.
Even though l don't really understand .
But your expression tells me that l'm too into myself.
l shouldn't have worried for you.
Ms Barry, you have a kind heart, thanks for caring for me.
l'll never let anyone down again.
No matter what others may think of me.
This time, l get to see, what l didn't see in the past.
The strength and warmth of a human heart.
These are my tests, so that my heart will be as strong as everybody's.
Well, since you're sure.
l believe you have your own reasons.
l will say no more.
Ms Barry. . .
Send my regards to Mr Barry, l have to trouble him on the lands.
We're the one who's benefiting .
l'm going then, Marilla's waiting for me.
Night, Diana.
Good night, Anne.
Marilla is very fortunate to have a kid like that with her.
l'm a little jealous.
Aunt josephine.
Anne, you're going to the graves again?
Yes, l'm worried about the new roses.
Oh, you have letters, 2 of them .
So many?
This is it.
Thank you.
lt's from Miss Stacy, and Stella.
Can l read them here?
Go ahead .
Dear Anne, l have good news.
l'm accepted by the Redmond University.
l can study with you again.
l'm so excited l write to you immediately.
When are you going to school?
Let me know once you have a date, l'll go pick you up.
Congratulations, Stella.
Matthew, thanks to Gilbert, l can stay here.
l'm not a genius, but l'll try to be a good teacher.
l'll be as good as Miss Stacy.
l'll come see you again.
The letter is just as what Anne expected .
lt's a congratulation letter on Anne getting the scholarship.
Reading the letter. . .
Anne remembered Miss Stacy writing on the black board .
Anne. Anne. . .
Mrs Allen.
l see, but it's great to know you're staying here.
Yes.
l hope that everyone from Queen's. . .
Will become a teacher here.
You'll do wonderful things if you all work together.
You'll be there as well, right?
Of course.
Gilbert, thanks for letting me have the job.
l want to show my appreciation.
Anne, it's really nothing.
l'm glad l could help.
So we're even now?
Are you willing to forgive me?
l've already forgiven you when we're on the boat.
lt's just that l didn't realised.
l'm such an idiot.
l've regretted about this since the very beginning.
We'll definitely become good friends.
Anne, l think we're born to become friends.
You've been going against destiny.
Do you intend to go on studying?
Yes.
Me too. We can help each other.
We sure can.
Yap, we sure can.
Come, l'll send you home.
Anne came back with a boy?
Who's that?
l'm home, sorry l'm late.
Anne, welcome home.
You're not going back to your room yet?
Don't worry too much.
Martin will help me, it's not hurting my eyes.
l can do it myself.
Thank you, Marilla.
Anne, who sent you home?
lt's Gilbert.
l went to extend my thanks for letting me have the job.
You're so friendly with Gilbert now?
You two were standing there for 30 minutes.
Not so friendly l guess, we were adversary.
But l think it'll mean a lot if we can become good friends.
Right, we really stood there for 30 minutes?
Yes.
l thought it was more like 3 minutes.
But Marilla, it's not too long, considering the 5 years we've wasted .
Yes.
Alright, you want tea.
Sure.
That night, after sending Marilla back to her room .
Anne wrote back to Stella and Miss Stacy.
She explained to them, and she ponders and think.
The night breeze brought fragrances from the cherry blossom .
Stars glitter above the forest.
Within the leaves.
Anne could see the codes from Diana.
My horizon came back to the Green Gables.
lt may seem a little extreme.
No matter how narrow my road is.
l can still find flowers blooming.
lt's as if work, dreams. . .
And true friendship are all waiting for me.
The road might be filled with corners.
There're full of unknowns after a turn.
But l believe that there will be dreams and hopes.
Walking slowly on this narrow road.
Rather than running on a broad open horizon.
l'll have more of the beauty and warmth.
l will not forget the mountains on the other side of the horizon.
But the world that l've created with my imagination.
No one can take it from me.
l do not regret this.
That's why l can write back now.
just like it was in a book. . .
God is in Heaven, All is well on Earth.
Thank you.