4/16 There was no 'passage perilous' this time." "And--and--Gilbert--will this baby live ?" "He certainly will. He weighs ten pounds and--why, listen to him. Anne is furious with her, and I'm tickled to death." That was a wonderful day in the little house of dreams. I have had a heartache ever since then--but it is gone now." "This baby will take Joy's place," said Marilla. He can't--nothing can ever do that. |