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Diana agreed to Gilbert's offer, and took a hold of Anne’s other hand, helping her up onto her feet. Gilbert stood as well, and when Anne wavered slightly he quickly rested a hand on her back to steady her. Embarrassment flushed Anne’s cheeks and she avoided his gaze, wiping her tears onto her sleeve. “I’ll go fetch your books, Anne,” Diana said, patting her shoulder comfortingly before skipping up the steps into the schoolhouse. Gilbert watching her leave, and then gently turned Anne to face him. “Are you alright?” Gilbert asked in a low, worried voice. His hand brushed hers and Anne swiftly drew herself up and crossed her arms in front of her chest. “I’m fine,” Anne insisted unconvincingly, her tremulous voice betraying her. Gilbert’s …show more content…

Then, she nodded. “Yes.” “Why—“ Gilbert’s voice faltered in hesitation, and he cleared his throat. “Why did you have such a… a severe reaction to that mouse?” Tears pricked at the corners of her eyes at the bitter memory his words invoked. Anne tried to furtively wipe them away before they fell, but Gilbert saw. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you. Please, just forget I asked.” Anne sighed. “No, it’s alright. I suppose I should explain my queer behavior. But—But not here. Follow.” Though puzzled, Gilbert let Anne guide him through the trees until they reached a small sylvan hut made of old boards and capped with evergreen branches that Gilbert had never seen before. Ducking through the low entranceway, the two entered the quaint hovel. Anne crossed the small space and sat down on a little stump, while Gilbert stood at the entrance, contemplating the room while lips parted in wonder. He held out his hand and caught a glimmering ray of golden light as it streamed through a crack in the thatched roof, and admired it tranquilly. He looked up at Anne. "Is this place yours?" Anne nodded. "Welcome to my humble abode," she chuckled nervously, fingers tapping her knees briskly. "It's quite charming." Anne nodded again, but was too lost in thought to respond. Her eyes were unfocused and her lips were drawn together in a thin line. Gilbert noticed Anne's state of rumination and slowly sat down next to her. "Anne," he began in an

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