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Matthew Cuthbert was on his way to Bright River on his horse and carriage. He was a quiet man who didn't speak much, especially to (1)
. So he enjoyed the journey and the smell of the apple trees (2)
. He reached Bright River but there was no sign of the 5:30 train which he'd come for. Matthew asked the station manager if it would (3)
wrong.
"It has arrived for half an hour already, " answered the manager. "There was only one passenger. You'll have no trouble (4)
her. She's sitting over there."
"I don't understand. I'm not expecting a girl, " said Matthew, "It's a boy that I've come for."
"Guess there's some mistake," he said "Talk to the girl. She's very good at talking. That's for sure." Matthew wasn't (5)
with the answer, but he still went on to the girl. Her face was small and thin. Her big green eyes looked back at him. Matthew began walking over and (6)
the conversation.
"I suppose you're Mr. Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables?" she said in a clear, sweet voice.
"I'm Anne, I'm so glad to see you. I was afraid you weren't coming and I (7)
all the things that might have happened to you. If you didn't come for me tonight, my (8)
will be going down the road to that cherry tree at the corner, climbing up it and staying all night. I wouldn't be afraid and it would be lovely to sleep in a wild cherry tree, don't you think?" This girl was different.
"I'm sorry I'm late" he gave his (9)
shyly. "Come on. Give me your bag."
As they rode home, Anne talked on and on. Normally, too much talking would make Matthew angry, but from Anne, he felt he minded (10)
.
"Oh, you can talk as much as you like. I don't mind," said Matthew.
"Oh, I'm so glad. I know you and I are going to get along fine."
(From Anne of Green Gables)