Nothing in her life had ever given Marilla so much happiness as the knowledge that Anne was going to marry Gilbert Blythe; but every joy must bring with it its little shadow of sorrow.

During the three Summerside years Anne had been home often for vacations and weekends; but, after this, a bi-annual visit would be as much as could be hoped for.
"You needn't let what Mrs.Harmon says worry you," said Diana, with the calm assurance of the four-years matron.

"Married life has its ups and downs, of course.

You mustn't expect that everything will always go smoothly.

But I can assure you, Anne, that it's a happy life, when you're married to the right man." Anne smothered a smile.