Miss Stacy takes her leave from Avonlea at the end of the school year, leaving Anne and Diana teary-eyed and wistful. Anne travels to town to take the Queen's entrance exam, keeping Diana informed by post. After three weeks of agony, Diana rushes to Anne's room with the results published in the day's paper in hand. Anne's name is at the top of the pass list tied with Gilbert Blythe, all having passed, even Josie Pye. Anne rushes to the hayfield to tell Matthew, who always knew she would top the list. That night, she has a serious talk with.....
