Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised
- The chapter title takes place right away, once the girl walks into the house. As Matthew explains to Marilla why he didn't bring a boy home, the girl realizes she isn't wanted and bursts into tears.
- Marilla asks her name. She says she wants to be called Cordelia, but when pressed, reveals that her name is Anne Shirley.
- Dinner doesn't go very well. Anne can't eat because, she explains, she's "in the depths of despair." (3.26)
- Once Anne is in bed, Matthew asks Marilla if they can keep her, surprising Marilla a second time. She's still against the idea. Meanwhile, poor Anne cries herself to sleep.