Anne Shirley faces the heart-wrenching reality of parting ways with her cherished friend Diana Barry, due to a misunderstanding that Diana's mother refuses to overlook. The chapter intricately portrays Anne’s deep emotional world, highlighting her innate capacity for melodrama and her intense loyalty to Diana. Their bittersweet farewell by the Dryad’s Bubble, complete with a gift of a lock of Diana’s hair, underlines the Victorian era's romanticized friendships and the deep bond the two girls...