Green Gables had a very festal appearance as they drove up the lane.

There was a light in every window, the glow breaking out through the darkness like flame-red blossoms swung against the dark background of the Haunted Wood.

And in the yard was a brave bonfire with two gay little figures dancing around it, one of which gave an unearthly yell as the buggy turned in under the poplars.
"Davy means that for an Indian war-whoop," said Diana.

"Mr.Harrison's hired boy taught it to him, and he's been practicing it up to welcome you with.

Mrs.Lynde says it has worn her nerves to a frazzle.