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One morning, Matthew goes out with his horse. Their neighbour Lady Lynde gets curious when she sees him and goes to Matthew's sister Marilla in order to ask her. Marilla and Matthew Green live in Gables. When Lady Lynde goes there, she asks where Matthew has gone; and when she founds out that they will adopt an orphan child, she shows a strong reaction. She says they know nothing about a child. Then Marilla says Matthew is now 60 years old and he needs someone to help him at the farm.