# Quote — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of the Island

> And Gilbert was dying!

- Author: [Lucy Maud Montgomery](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucy-maud-montgomery.md)
- Book: [Anne of the Island](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucy-maud-montgomery/anne-of-the-island.md)
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