Anne almost dreaded them.
It was very disconcerting to look up in the midst of a sudden silence and find Gilbert's hazel eyes fixed upon her with a quite unmistakable expression in their grave depths; and it was still more disconcerting to find herself blushing hotly and uncomfortably under his gaze, just as if--just as if--well, it was very embarrassing.

Anne wished herself back at Patty's Place, where there was always somebody else about to take the edge off a delicate situation.

At Green Gables Marilla went promptly to Mrs.Lynde's domain when Gilbert came and insisted on taking the twins with her.

The significance of this was unmistakable and Anne was in a helpless fury over it.
Davy, however, was perfectly happy.

He reveled in getting out in the morning and shoveling out the paths to the well and henhouse.