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She knew that flowers of quiet happiness would bloom

"’Dear old world,’ she murmured, ‘you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you."

I shall give life here my best, and I believe it will give its best to me in return

My girl—my girl that I’m proud of

It’s a song and a hope and a prayer all in one

We ARE rich

Matthew was in seventh heaven of gratified pride over the honor conferred on his Anne, and Marilla was not far behind

“I’m just dazzled inside,” said Anne

Anne was curled up on the hearth-rug, gazing into that joyous glow where the sunshine of a hundred summers was being distilled from the maple cordwood.

“Oh, but it’s good to be alive and to be going home,” breathed Anne.