Her own happiness seemed to reproach her.

What right had she to be so happy when another human soul must be so miserable?
"Will you tell me just what Leslie said and how she acted the night you met her on the shore ?" asked Miss Cornelia.
She listened intently and nodded her satisfaction.
"YOU thought she was stiff and cold, Anne, dearie, but I can tell you she thawed out wonderful for her.

She must have taken to you real strong.

I'm so glad.

You may be able to help her a good deal.