Anne of Green Gables Chapter 27 - Vanity and Vexation of Spirit

In which a harsh April evening finds Marilla struck by a mixture of springtime joy and domestic vexation when Anne fails to keep her appointed duties, leading to a distressing discovery that sets both of their hearts awry. Through Anne’s poignant confession and Marilla’s stern but loving care, we witness a rare moment of misguided vanity and its earnest, if sorrowful, consequences.