Chapter 25, 26, 27 Summary

Chapter 25: After talking to Aunt Jimsie about the plan for the day, Anne decides to get some fresh air at the park. Jimsie tells her to take an umbrella, but Anne is sure that the lovely weather will hold. Meanwhile, Phil is also getting a brief lecture about her "preacher" and everyone worries she is going to break Jonas's heart.

While Anne is out, the lovely weather turns rainy and Anne's umbrella is destroyed. Luckily, she is rescued by a handsome man named Royal (Roy) Gardner. Both are immediately smitten with each other and Anne learns he is a junior at Redmond like she. After a brief talk, Roy walks Anne to Patty's Place.

Chapter 26: The girls go to a party that the juniors at Redmond throw for the seniors. Anne looks beautiful and is feeling confident about her appearance. She feels it...