Episode 37 A 15-year-old's Spring
The cold winter is going away gradually
and spring is visiting the land again.
In the forests and plains of Prince Edward Island,
the warm spring breeze is all around.
Bright River Station
Let's go.
The cherry blossoms are early this year.
Where are you going?
I'm going to Carmody.
Will someone pick you up?
Yes, my father says he will pick me up.
Really? The Carmody branch will be opened next week.
It will be more convenient then.
I know. Right now, everyone in Carmody is looking forward to it.
I guess so.
That must be my father.
Father
Bye, Mr. Station Master.
Bye.
I remembered another girl like her who came by train on her own.
Then she sat by herself here, waiting for someone to pick her up.
After Anne went to Green Gables from Bright River Station with Matthew,
four years have passed.
Anne is now fifteen years old.
Marilla, I'm back.
You're back early today.
Anne
What is it, Marilla?
When have you grown so tall?
Why are you asking such strange questions, Marilla?
But...
You've really grown up.
I'm fifteen. It's expected that I will grow taller.
Fifteen...
Oh yes, Marilla, what are you doing with my old clothes?
These?
I wanted to use them as scrap cloths but it seems like such a waste.
You wore this when you first came. There are too many memories in it.
Let me have a look.
How small.
Marilla, did I really wear such a small dress in the past?
That night, Anne and Diana attended prayer meeting together.
Marilla, alone at home, suddenly felt desolated.
The child that Marilla loved fervently seemed to be gone.
In her place is a tall, thoughtful and honest girl.
All right, you need not weep so.
No, this is necessary.
Auntie, if you were me, you will cry too.
Imagine you are an orphan and finally someone is going to adopt you.
In the end, you are sent away because you are not a boy. Won't you cry too?
Why is such a tragedy happening to me?
Don't cry anymore. You can stay for the night.
What's your name?
Please call me Cordelia.
Call you Cordelia? This is your name?
No... it's not my name.
I just wish to be called Cordelia
because it's such an elegant name.
I really don't know what you are talking about.
If Cordelia's not your name, what is your name?
Anne Shirley...
In Marilla's mind, she could hear little Anne's voice clearly.
Thinking of all the love given to that little girl and the big girl now,
her heart is full of desolation, loneliness and deep grief.
Brother, what is it?
I saw you crying, so...
I'm all right, just thinking about Anne.
Anne?
That child has really grown up.
Another 3 months and she will be leaving this place.
She will be able to get into Queen's.
When I think of this, I feel so lonely.
She'll be back for the holidays.
A week later, we will be able to go to Carmody by train.
Then Charlottesville will not seem so far.
Matthew, do you still treat her as the little girl 4 years ago?
That child will not stay by our sides forever.
I know...
You men won't understand this feeling.
Oh no, I forgot to turn on the lights.
I'm so sorry. I'll make tea this instant.
Anne is not the only one who is changed.
Even Anne's room is not empty like it was 4 years ago.
As Anne grew up, the room also started to resume a girl's room.
Anne, how much longer will you big renovation for your room take?
Almost done.
What's left now is to put in the bed Matthew bought for me today.
I really wish to look now.
What does big renovation mean?
It means Anne's room will be prettier.
On 'Train Day', Aunt Josephine's coming to our place.
Really, Diana?
Really. I saw the telegram when I came in from the prayer meeting last night.
That's great. It's been a long time. But what is this 'Train Day'?
It's the day the railway branch starts service.
Minnie May does not understand that, so she keeps saying 'Train Day'.
Oh, I see. You'll be picking up Miss Barry that day?
Of course. Anne, come with us.
I can't. Queens class has a lesson that day.
Of course I'm attending the opening ceremony of the railway service.
This is not only a big thing in Carmody but also in Avonlea.
Many tourists will come from Charlottesville on that day.
How can I not go and see?
Oh yes. When is Anne's new bed coming?
Matthew and Jerry have gone for it. They should be back soon.
Aren't you doting too much on Anne?
Maybe it's as you have said
but for now, we just want to be as nice to her as possible.
Lucky for you that child is sensible.
Does she still love studying as much as before?
The Queen's exams are near. She seemed to have studied late last night.
She may looked as if she does not care but it's always on her mind.
Jerry, untie the rope.
All right.
This is the one?
This is good quality.
I've never seen such a beautiful bed.
We move this to the 2nd floor? I'll help too.
Matthew, you go and rest.
These strenuous tasks are not good for your heart.
But, I...
My bed is here.
Anne, don't just stand there. Come and help.
Yes.
Sorry to trouble all of you.
Anne, can I come in?
Please come in.
I am taking away the candle.
Okay.
Neat and clean. It looks more and more like a girl's room.
Thank you for giving me such a beautiful bed.
Anne
What is it?
You don't talk as much as before
and you don't blurt out big words like before too.
What happened?
I'm not sure too.
Just don't like to talk so much now.
Any good thoughts I have, I will just keep them like jewels in my heart.
I don't want to be laughed at or be thought of as a shallow person.
I'm not sure why but I just lost the desire for big words.
I feel a little lonely too
but I've grown up.
I will be able to say what I want or big words easily.
Growing up is interesting but not what I thought it would be.
Anne's entrance exams is near.
Yes.
We should consider her lodgings during the period of her exams.
But we don't know any one in Charlottesville.
Anne says Queen's provides lodgings for examinees.
I intend to try to apply.
If that is so... it's fine with me. As long as Anne likes it.
Let's discuss this with Miss Stacy before deciding. You come too.
Miss Stacy, can we talk?
Everybody be quiet. Revise on your own for now.
Anne, what's the matter?
I don't know too.
Anne, if only you are going to Carmody too.
What a pity! I want to meet Miss Barry too.
Class, the railroad branch has extended to Carmody
and today the first train will be coming through, do you know that?
Yes.
The committee has informed us
to let students in and around Carmody
go and receive this memorable train.
Everybody be quiet.
Let's get ready now to go to Carmody.
Today's lessons will end here.
Hurray!
That's great!
Thank you.
Sorry to trouble you.
This is wonderfully convenient.
My daughter married a man in Carmody. It'll be much faster to visit her now.
My niece and her family are in Avonlea too.
You must be looking very much forward to it.
This is not the only thing I am looking forward to.
How slow!
It'll be here soon.
This train will carry my Aunt Josephine. She'll bring many gifts.
Here it is! Here's the train!
Here it comes! Here's the first train!
That's Aunt Josephine!
Aunt Josephine.
It's been a long time, Diana, Minnie May and Anne.
Aunt Josephine! Aunt Josephine!
Aren't you joining the celebration?
I'm not going to waste my time on this.
Aunt Josephine.
Little Minnie May, how are you?
Did you bring us presents?
Yes. Many, many presents.
How are you, Aunt Josephine?
How do you do, Miss Josephine Barry?
Diana... You're Anne Shirley?
Anne, you've grown up a lot and prettier too.
Thank you, Miss Barry but I'm much the same.
No, you've changed a lot.
The first time I saw you, your sharp tongue was interesting.
Please don't say it. It's embarrassing.
Aunt Josephine, how does it feel on a train?
Comfortable, but I still don't trust trains much.
Compared to carriages though, a train is definitely faster.
If only there was less smoke.
So, Miss Barry, how long do you intend to stay?
She says for a while.
I'm so happy today.
I've met Miss Barry and seen a train again after such a long time.
The exams are near.
If it was not for something this big, I would not have been able to take a break.
It's lucky this occurs. Now I feel so energetic again.
Anne, if Miss Barry is free,
I would like to invite her to tea tomorrow. What do you think?
I want to thank her for looking after you in Charlottesville.
Marilla, of course I agree.
I will take great care to prepare the tea.
Miss Josephine Barry agreed readily to the invitation.
Anne started to prepare her best dishes immediately.
Marilla volunteered her help but was rejected.
Besides wanting to serve Miss Barry dishes she prepared herself,
it is leisurely work for Anne who has been preparing hard for the exams.
Anne, let me help.
No need. Let me take care of the pastries today.
Next, I'll just put the sandwich cake in the oven.
Anne Shirley!
What did you put in the cake?
Vanilla.
Hand me the vanilla bottle you've used.
It's vanilla.
Let me look.
Anne, you've put painkillers in the cake.
What is it, Marilla?
Nothing, just thought of the past.
The next day, Miss Barry visited the Green Gables with Diana.
Matthew welcomed Miss Barry with such a nervous look,
Marilla was secretly worried about his heart.
After Miss Barry has sampled the delicious dishes Anne prepared,
she said to Marilla with satisfaction...
Marilla. May I call you Marilla?
Anne's exams are in April, right?
Yes.
What do you think of letting Anne stay with me during the exams?
I'm the most familiar thing to Anne in the whole Charlottesville.
Don't you think this is the best arrangement?
If it's fine with Anne, of course we have no objections.
Then that settles it.
Anne, do you have any objections?
Of course not.
If you like,
you can stay on longer and take a bus to Queen's everyday.
Thank you but I will only worry about that after I make it.
You will make it. I believe you have the capability.
Anne felt so blissful under the care of everyone around her.
She made a resolution in her heart
she will pass with the highest score. The entrance exams a month later.
Miss Stacy finished the last lesson.
Anne and her friends have to take the entrance exams of Queens.
Next on Anne of Green Gables My number is 13
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