the story begins when Marilla Cuthbert unexpectedly agrees to take in another orphaned girl around Anne’s age after hearing there are no proper homes left for her nearby. The girl arrives at Green Gables quiet and reserved, carrying herself with a soft grace that immediately stands out in Avonlea. She’s strikingly beautiful in a natural, effortless way — gentle eyes, careful smiles, and a calmness that seems to settle a room whenever she enters it. But more noticeable than her looks is her kindness. Even with her guarded nature, she treats people with patience and warmth, listening more than she speaks and helping without being asked.