I can't cheer up--I don't WANT to cheer up.
It's nicer to be miserable!" The flood of tears would have come, no doubt, had not Josie Pye appeared at that moment.

In the joy of seeing a familiar face Anne forgot that there had never been much love lost between her and Josie.

As a part of Avonlea life even a Pye was welcome.
"I'm so glad you came up," Anne said sincerely.
"You've been crying," remarked Josie, with aggravating pity.

"I suppose you're homesick--some people have so little self-control in that respect.

I've no intention of being homesick, I can tell you.