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Marilla said nothing to Matthew, but when the next morning Anne wasn’t at the table she had to explain why.

“It’s a good thing Rachel got those words. Someone had to say that to the old gossip74 lady,” said Matthew.

“Matthew Cuthbert, I am very surprised. I hope you don’t think we shouldn’t punish75 the child.”

“Well, I think she should be punished a little, but not too much. Are you going to give her something to eat?” he asked.

“When did you hear of me not feeding people right? I’ll carry her the food, but she will stay in her room until she apologises76 to Mrs. Rachel.”

Without Anne, breakfast, lunch and dinner became very silent77. Marilla brought her food, but Anne almost didn’t touch it. Once Marilla went away and Metthew gathered all is courage and came to Anne.

“Anne,” he whispered78, “how are you making it?”

“Pretty well,” she smiled sadly. “I imagine79 things, that helps.”

Matthew gathered his courage80 once again and said “Don’t you think it’s better apologise and forget about it?”

“Apologise to Mrs. Rachel?”

“Y—yes, apologise,” said Matthew.

“I think I can do that for you, Matthew. At first I was angry, very angry, but this morning it was over. I will tell Marilla that I want to apologise when she comes.”

Anne told Marilla and they both went to Mrs. Rachel. Anne stood on her knees and asked the old lady to forgive her. She spoke long and was very sincere81. Mrs. Rachel said she forgave her.

Exercise: What are these words?

to explain

to gossip

to punish

to apologise

sincere