Chapter 23
Miss Brook hadn't any objection to the adoption. Therefore, Anne called Sarah into the classroom.

"Sarah, I want to speak with you about something." Anne said and sat down on the chair. With a smile, Sarah sat onto her lap. "Sarah, do you like Mr. and Mrs. Blythe?"

Sarah looked intensely at Anne with her pretty blue eyes: "They are very nice."

"Would you live with them?"

Sarah opened her eyes wide and her mouth fell open. "You mean living with them? A home?"

"Yes, Sarah. They will give you a good home. Do you want go to Avonlea?"

Sarah looked as she would laugh and cry at the same time. "Could I see you again, Miss Shirley?" She asked, suddenly insecure.

"Of course. Gilbert and I would visit Avonlea often. You will be almost related to me. What do you think?"

"Do you think I could have a dog there?"

"It could be."

Suddenly the little girl nodded eagerly and laid her arms round Anne's neck
"I'd like to have a family Miss Shirley."

"Well, come on. They are waiting for you." Anne laughed and kissed Sarah's forehead.
Two weeks later a letter came from Avonlea.
Dear Anne and Gilbert,
Sarah has settled here very well. She has a friend, the little Carry Boulter. They are almost inseparable. And Sarah is like sunshine for us. Her bright, clear laugh sounds through the whole house. We are so glad that we have made this decision.
John bought a puppy yesterday. It is a young Irish Setter and Sarah started to cry as she saw him. It was so nice to see how happy she was about it.
She sends you greetings.
Yours Mary.