Anne finally wins the Pringles' support. After returning from a trip to Boston, she runs into Gilbert and finds out that he is engaged to Christine Stuart. Inspired by his suggestion, she publishes a series of short stories entitled Avonlea Vignettes. During a hospital benefit ball, Morgan asks her to marry him, which she declines. After Mrs. Harris dies, Pauline accepts a marriage proposal and Morgan decides to sell Maplehurst and return to Boston with Emmeline. Anne resigns from K.L.C. and persuades Katherine to come back to Avonlea with her for the summer holidays. Upon arriving at Green Gables and meeting Diana's new baby, Anne discovers that Gilbert has fallen ill with scarlet fever, which he contracted at medical school in Halifax. Finally realizing her true feelings for Gilbert, Anne rushes to his bedside, where he tells her that he has called off his engagement to Christine because Anne is the only one for him. After recovering, he proposes once more, and Anne accepts him with a kiss. Timeline of events (1902–1903) Late spring 1902 – Anne, now 18, finishes teaching at Avonlea school. Summer 1902 – Diana marries Fred, Anne takes a teaching position at Kingsport Ladies College. September 1902 – Anne begins teaching at Kingsport Ladies College. November 26, 1902 – Production date of Anne's play at Kingsport Ladies College. Summer 1903 – Katherine Brooke spends summer break with Anne at Green Gables. Anne commits to Gilbert. Cast Megan Follows - Anne Shirley Colleen Dewhurst - Marilla Cuthbert Jonathan Crombie - Gilbert Blythe Richard Farnsworth - Matthew Cuthbert Schuyler Grant - Diana Barry Patricia Hamilton - Rachel Lynde Marilyn Lightstone - Miss Stacey Wendy Hiller - Mrs. Margaret Harris Frank Converse - Morgan Harris Kate Lynch - Pauline Harris Genevieve Appleton - Emmeline Harris Rosemary Dunsmore - Katherine Brooke Susannah Hoffman - Jen Pringle Nuala Fitzgerald - Mrs. Tom Pringle Molly MacNeil - Myra Pringle Fiona McGillivray - Hattie Pringle London Juno - Jimsie Pringle Bruce McCulloch - Fred Wright Sheila Harcourt - Christine Stuart Kathryn Trainor - Essie Rosemary Radcliffe - Mrs. Barry Charmion King - Aunt Josephine Barry Robert Collins - Mr. Barry Kay Hawtrey - Mabel Sloane Jacqueline Blais - Mrs. Harrison Anna Ferguson - Mrs. Boulter Trish Nettleton - Jane Andrews Jennifer Inch - Ruby Gillis Brigit Wilson - Tillie Boulter Miranda de Pencier - Josie Pye (uncredited) Ian Heath - Anthony Pye Mag