She picked up her books and moved slowly to the desk next to Gilbert. Then she sat down and put her head on the desk. “I wasn’t the only person who was late.” thought Anne. “Why did Mr. Philips make me sit with a boy? And the worst boy is Gilbert Blythe!” That afternoon seemed to last forever for Anne. When school was over, Anne went back to her desk. She picked up all her books, pens and pencils. “What are you doing?” asked Diana. “I’m not coming back to school,” said Anne. “Oh, no! But Anne, we’re going to read a new book! And we’ll play a game on Monday. It’ll be very exciting!” But Anne didn’t care. That evening, Marilla visited Mrs. Lynde. “Rachel, please give me some advice! Anne says she’s not going back to school! What should I say to her?” Of course, Mrs. Lynde already knew all about Anne’s troubles at school.