Chapters 37, 38, 39 and 40 Summary

In Chapter 37, after asking where Leslie was and finding that she was out picking raspberries with Owen, Miss Cornelia makes an announcement. She is getting married to, of all people, Marshall Elliott. Anne and Gilbert are speechless which Miss Cornelia somewhat enjoys. Anne wishes her the best but says she'll miss her. Miss Cornelia is not going anywhere. Marshall will live in her house. She's not about to live across the harbor with all the snooty people. Gilbert points out that Marshall is stubborn and has a temper and worst of all, he's a Grit. From the twinkle in her eye, it is obvious that Miss Cornelia can't wait to tangle with Marshall. She wouldn't want someone who changes his mind and has no passion about anything.

In Chapter 38, it is late August and it will soon be time for Owen...