But I can just feel she's glad she's a Christian and that she'd be one even if she could get to heaven without it." "I suppose we must have Mr.and Mrs.Allan up to tea someday soon," said Marilla reflectively.

"They've been most everywhere but here.

Let me see.

Next Wednesday would be a good time to have them.

But don't say a word to Matthew about it, for if he knew they were coming he'd find some excuse to be away that day.