Emily of New Moon Chapter 21 - "Romantic But Not Comfortable"

In which Emily experiences the uneasy stirrings of jealousy and rebellion, symbolised by her daring but fleeting attempt to cut a bang against Aunt Elizabeth’s strict wishes, revealing the tender conflicts of a spirited girl yearning for self-expression and approval. Meanwhile, an unexpected visit from the curious Aunt Tom introduces a fanciful proposal that unsettles Emily and Perry alike, threading a delicate thread of future hopes and adolescent awkwardness through the gentle rhythm of a blossoming spring.