I counted the cost, Marilla.

Besides, I meant to be extra good in other ways to make up for it." "Well," said Marilla sarcastically, "if I'd decided it was worth while to dye my hair I'd have dyed it a decent color at least.

I wouldn't have dyed it green." "But I didn't mean to dye it green, Marilla," protested Anne dejectedly.
"If I was wicked I meant to be wicked to some purpose.

He said it would turn my hair a beautiful raven black--he positively assured me that it would.

How could I doubt his word, Marilla?
I know what it feels like to have your word doubted.