But it is my duty to go home to Miss Marilla Cuthbert.

Miss Marilla Cuthbert is a very kind lady who has taken me to bring up properly.

She is doing her best, but it is very discouraging work.

You must not blame her because I jumped on the bed.

But before I go I do wish you would tell me if you will forgive Diana and stay just as long as you meant to in Avonlea." "I think perhaps I will if you will come over and talk to me occasionally," said Miss Barry.
That evening Miss Barry gave Diana a silver bangle bracelet and told the senior members of the household that she had unpacked her valise.
"I've made up my mind to stay simply for the sake of getting better acquainted with that Anne-girl," she said frankly.