Everybody, young and old, in Avonlea calls me Marilla except the minister.

He says Miss Cuthbert--when he thinks of it." "I'd love to call you Aunt Marilla," said Anne wistfully.

"I've never had an aunt or any relation at all--not even a grandmother.

It would make me feel as if I really belonged to you.

Can't I call you Aunt Marilla ?" "No.