Mathew Cuthbert and his sister, Marilla, lived at Green Gables, a small farm near the town of Avonlea. One day, Matthew was wearing his best clothes. He drove to the train station in Avonlea.
"Has the five-thirty train arrived yer?" Matthew asked the stationmaster.
"Yes, it has. And a little girl is waiting for you over there. "replied the stationmaster.
"A little girl?" Matthew was surprised. Matthew and Marilla had decided to adopt a boy from the Children's Home. Because Matthew needed someone to help him on the farm.
Matthew saw a thin girl with red hair. She saw Matthew looking at her, and ran to him.
"Are you Mr. Cuthbert?" She asked in a high, sweet voice. "I'm Anne. I'm very happy to come and live with you!"
Matthew didn't know what to say. He felt sorry for the little girl. Matthew decided to take the girl home. Maybe Marilla could tell her it was a mistake.
On their way home, Anne told him all about herself. "My parents died when I was young. I've always been poor, so I don't have any nice dresses! But I just imagine that I'm wearing a beautiful dress Then I'm happy. "
When they arrived at Green Gables, Marilla came to the door to greet them. She was smiling and her arms were open. But when she saw the little girl, she suddenly stopped.
"Matthew, who's this? Where's the boy?" Marilla asked.
"The Children's Home made a mistake, they sent girl instead of a boy. " Matthew said.
The child was listening carefully. "Oh, you don't want me! You'll send me back! This is just the worst thing in my life." She suddenly cried out.
Marilla felt sorry for the girl and finally agreed to let the girl stay here for one night. When the girl was in bed, Marilla spoke to Matthew. "She must go back tomorrow."
"She's a nice little thing. you know. Don't you think…" Matthew stopped.
"But we don't need a girl!"
"Perhaps she needs us."
Marilla thought for a long time. She did feel sorry for the girl. Finally, she agreed to let the child live with them.
a. Marilla agreed to let Anne live with them.
b. Anne told Matthew all about herself.
c. Matthew met Anne at the train station.
d The Children's Home made a mistake.
e. Matthew decided to take Anne home.