Anne of the Island Chapter 14 - The Summons

In which Anne spends a tender and solemn evening with her dear friend Ruby Gillis, who, in the quiet moonlight, reveals her dread and poignant longing for a life cut short, leading Anne to meditate on the mysteries of life and what lies beyond. Amid the bittersweet moments of friendship and farewell, the shadows of mortality deepen, and Anne is gently beckoned toward thoughts that stir her soul toward seeking something higher than the fleeting joys of this world.