Anne of Avonlea Chapter 1 - An Irate Neighbor

In which a languid August afternoon invites a young schoolmistress to daydream amidst the amber poppies and distant clouds, only to be promptly disturbed by a most irate neighbour concerning a rebellious Jersey cow. Amidst the local gossip and stern admonitions from the formidable Mrs. Rachel Lynde, Anne’s resolve to cultivate a Village Improvement Society stirs a quiet hopefulness for the betterment of Avonlea.