Henceforth it would be hers no more; fifteen-year-old Dora was to inherit it when she had gone.

Nor did Anne wish it otherwise; the little room was sacred to youth and girlhood--to the past that was to close today before the chapter of wifehood opened.
Green Gables was a busy and joyous house that forenoon.

Diana arrived early, with little Fred and Small Anne Cordelia, to lend a hand.

Davy and Dora, the Green Gables twins, whisked the babies off to the garden.
"Don't let Small Anne Cordelia spoil her clothes," warned Diana anxiously.
"You needn't be afraid to trust her with Dora," said Marilla.

"That child is more sensible and careful than most of the mothers I've known.
She's really a wonder in some ways.