Anne of Green Gables - Mrs. Rachel Lynde is Surprised

Classics Out Loud

In this delightful chapter from L.M. Montgomery's enchanting classic, "Anne of Green Gables," we step into the pastoral world of Avonlea. Here, Mrs. Rachel Lynde, the town's indefatigable busybody, holds court from her window, her omniscient gaze missing neither man nor beast.
She is the self-appointed sentinel of the comings and goings along the main road that embraces her home and unwinds toward the unexpected adventures at Green Gables. It is from this vantage point that Mrs. Lynde observes a rare occurrence -- Matthew Cuthbert, dressed in his Sunday best, breaking routine and setting tongues wagging with speculation.
The formidable Mrs. Lynde, with her meticulous housekeeping and hard-won wisdom, senses an anomaly in the air. Intent on unravelling this mystery, she sets out to gather and dissect titbits of Avonlea's happenings, embarking on a journey that will ripple through the community.
As the story unfurls—the intrigue of Matthew's journey, the allure of Marilla's goodness, and the foreshadowing of an arrival that promises to upend the status quo—we find ourselves poised at the threshold of change, both for the residents of Green Gables and for Avonlea at large.
In a narrative rich with pastoral imagery and community spirit, we prepare to witness how the simple act of welcoming the unknown into one's home can transform lives in the most unexpected of ways. Join us on this auditory exploration of kinship, curiosity, and the delightful promise of new beginnings in this chapter of "Anne of Green Gables."

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1. Anne of Green Gables - Mrs. Rachel Lynde is Surprised (00:00:00)

2. Chapter 1 (00:00:23)