Ep. 3: Anne anticipates leaving Green Gables as Matthew wants to keep her while Marilla plans to return her.
Aired on January 21, 1979
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Anne spends her first morning at Green Gables troubled by the certainty that she will not be allowed to remain there. Matthew Cuthbert expresses a strong desire to keep Anne as part of the family, despite the initial misunderstanding regarding the adoption. However, Marilla Cuthbert makes the decision to take Anne to Mrs. Spencer. The purpose of this visit is to inquire about the mistake that led to Anne's arrival at the farm. This sequence highlights the initial conflict between the siblings' growing affection for the girl and Marilla's sense of duty to rectify the error.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Matthew Cuthbert Meets Anne Shirley at the Station
- Ep. 2 · Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised by Anne Shirley's Arrival at Green Gables
- Ep. 3 · Anne anticipates leaving Green Gables as Matthew wants to keep her while Marilla plans to return her.
- Ep. 4 · Anne recounts her past to Marilla during their journey to White Sands
- Ep. 5 · Marilla decides to accept Anne despite Mrs Spencer's denial of the mistaken request
- Ep. 6 · Matthew and Marilla decide to keep Anne at Green Gables after she returns late from a walk
- Ep. 7 · Anne Offends Mrs. Lynde and Learns to Apologize for Her Reaction