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"Is that true, Anne? Or is it a whopper?" demanded Davy staring. "Davy," said Anne despairingly, "haven't you sense enough to distinguish between a fairytale and a falsehood?" "Then what is it that sasses back from the Boulter bush? I want to know," insisted Davy. "When you are a little older, Davy, I'll explain it all to you." The mention of age evidently gave a new turn to Davy's thoughts for after a few moments of reflection, he whispered solemnly: "Anne, I'm going to be married." "When?" asked Anne with equal solemnity. "Oh, not until I'm grown-up, of course." "Well, that's a relief, Davy. Who is the lady?" "Stella Fletcher; she's in my class at school. And say, Anne, she's the prettiest girl you ever saw. If I die before I grow up you'll keep an eye on her, won't you?" "Davy Keith, do stop talking such nonsense," said Marilla severely. " 'Tisn't nonsense," protested Davy in an injured tone. "She's my promised wife, and if I was to die she'd be my promised widow, wouldn't she? And she hasn't got a soul to look after her except her old grandmother." "Come and have your supper, Anne," said Marilla, "and don't encourage that child in his absurd talk." |
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