Receiving a letter posted to Miss Anne Shirley, Anne is invited to tea by Mrs. Allan. Marilla, worried about Anne's tendency to take life's ups and downs with "trebled excitement," urges Anne to take things calmly. Marilla further counsels Anne, anxious over the tea, to worry less about herself and just think of what might be nicest for Mrs. Allan. The tea being a great success, "without any serious breach of 'etiquette,'" Anne finds herself thoroughly infatuated with Mrs. Allan and her good nature. The prospect of a new teacher in two weeks, Miss.....
