"Why didn't you tell us all this before?
You are the most provoking Anne under the sun.
Here I've been worrying about you having to wait on table or do tutoring and odds and ends of work to put yourself through college, while all the time you were planning something different.

We all know you're too proud to let any of your friends help you, but since you are determined to make your own way I'm glad that you have chosen the stage, after all." "I think you are wise, Anne," agreed Miriam.

"With two such people as Mr.Southard and his sister to look after you, there can be no objection to your following your profession." "I am glad to know that you girls look at the matter in that light," replied Anne.
"Suppose we had offered any objections ?" asked Grace.
"I'll answer that question," said Miriam.

"Anne would have followed the path she had marked out for herself regardless of our objections.

Am I right, Anne ?" "I don't know," said Anne, flushing deeply.