Marilla of Green Gables

frowning most resolutely

When men I date do impressions of me to me,¹ they invariably call something “elegant” or “romantic.” Earlier this year, I started a reread of Anne of Green Gables, front to back, something I hadn’t done in at least 15 years, and noticed at least one place I picked up the habit. Anne Shirley is always calling things elegant and romantic. Lucy Maud Montgom…