Oh, you are so kind to me.

Oh, I'm so much obliged to you." Getting through with her "ohs" Anne cast herself into Marilla's arms and rapturously kissed her sallow cheek.

It was the first time in her whole life that childish lips had voluntarily touched Marilla's face.

Again that sudden sensation of startling sweetness thrilled her.

She was secretly vastly pleased at Anne's impulsive caress, which was probably the reason why she said brusquely: "There, there, never mind your kissing nonsense.