Anne of the Island, Chapter 26 summary

What happens

1. Anne dresses in silk embroidered by Phil and decides against wearing Roy’s orchids in her hair.
2. Phil worries about Jonas’s silence, and Anne explains that his poverty makes him afraid to propose.
3. Phil mentions Gilbert’s frequent companionship with Christine Stuart, and Anne suddenly loses her pleasure in the evening.
4. Anne leaves with Roy but feels uneasy about everyone’s assumption that their courtship means marriage.
5. At the reception, Anne watches Christine with Gilbert, envies her looks, and finds comfort in judging her figure and nose.

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What to notice

Anne appears cheerful with her escort, but her attention rests on Gilbert and Christine. The contrast exposes the gap between her outward behavior and her feelings.

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