Is everyone happy?
no
What are they doing?
crying
About what?
the end of school
Who is walking together?
Anne and Diana
What month is it?
June
Who had said goodbye?
Miss Stacy
Was that analogous to another time?
yes
When?
three years before
What had happened then?
Mr. Phillips's had been under similar circumstances
What does Anne wish Diana would cease doing?
crying
Why?
so she could stop herself
What are they using to cry?
a handkerchief
How wet is it?
very
What are you supposed to do if you can't be cheery?
be as cheerful as you can
According to whom?
Mrs. Lynde
Who thinks they'll flunk?
Anne
Who else will most likely be gone too?
Jane
Anyone else?
yes
Who?
Ruby
Who will have to be seating by herself?
Diana
Why?
because she couldn't bear to have another deskmate after Anne