Where was the wholesome punishment upon which she, Marilla, had plumed herself?
Anne had turned it into a species of positive pleasure.
Good Mrs.Lynde, not being overburdened with perception, did not see this.

She only perceived that Anne had made a very thorough apology and all resentment vanished from her kindly, if somewhat officious, heart.
"There, there, get up, child," she said heartily.

"Of course I forgive you.

I guess I was a little too hard on you, anyway.

But I'm such an outspoken person.