Anne with an E (TV Series)

But What Is So Headstrong as Youth? (2017)

Geraldine James: Marilla Cuthbert

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• Jane Andrews : You didn't do Avonlea any favours bringing that trollop into our midst.

  Marilla Cuthbert : I beg your pardon?

  Jane Andrews : I think you heard me plain.

  Marilla Cuthbert : Well, hear this: You can hold Anne responsible for what she said I can and most certainly do. but you can't hold against her what she's seen or been exposed to. That's not her fault. That child has endured more than any of us can know or imagine. It's a shame "progressive parenting" doesn't seem to include compassion. But perhaps you'll muster some up in church on Sunday and thank the good Lord that poor Anne has finally found safe haven. I know I will...

• Marilla Cuthbert : You'll do just fine today. You're smart as the dickens.

  Anne Shirley : I'm not so worried about my brain. I believe it to be in fairly good working order.

• Rachel Lynde : [about her Progressive Mothers' Sewing Circle meeting]  Did you each take turns shouting atop a soapbox?

  Marilla Cuthbert : There was a lot of civilized talk about women's education and social reforms.

  Rachel Lynde : Next you'll be telling me you all burned your corsets and danced naked at Town Hall.

  Marilla Cuthbert : We ran out of time.

• Marilla Cuthbert : I cannot bear to think of her spewing such filth. It worries me to no end. What a disgrace. Just wait until all of Avonlea hears about this, if they haven't already.

  Matthew Cuthbert : I feel worried for Anne is what.

  Marilla Cuthbert : Matthew Cuthbert, I don't understand you at all. That child is...

  Matthew Cuthbert : A child. Burns me up! A girl of her tender age, she oughtn't to know such things.