Diana and other Avonlea chums greet the Queen's scholars home on weekend visits. Gilbert Blythe is carrying the satchel of Ruby Gillis, thought to be prettiest girl at the Academy. Anne is puzzled by Gilbert's attachment to Ruby, not thinking Ruby the sort of girl who could appreciate Gilbert. Anne is also lonesome herself for the kind of conversation she could have with a "clever young fellow" like Gilbert Blythe. The end of term nears and Anne feels content.....
