Chapter 16, 17, 18 Summary

Chapter 16: Anne, Stella, Priscilla, and Philippa move into Patty's Place and begin decorating. Anne is adopted by a cat they name Rusty who the girls attempt to "kill." Luckily, they do not succeed and Rusty is adopted into the household. After being in the house for several weeks, Aunt Jamesina moves in with her cats, Sarah and Joseph. After some adjustments, the girls, cats, and Aunt Jimsie settle in to their new home.

Chapter 17: Winter has come to Kingsport and the snow outside has the girls looking for inside entertainment. Anne reads a letter from Davy to help pass the time and to give everyone a picture of life at home and a good laugh.

Chapter 18: Anne is back in Avonlea for winter break. She is extremely bored because Diana is sick with bronchitis. Davy and Gilbert keep her spirits up as well...