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Ruby Gillis

A pretty, flirtatious friend of Anne's who dies young.

minor

Also known as Ruby, Gillis

First appearance: anne of avonlea

Ruby Gillis shows up with force in Around the Bend. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ruby is mentioned as having rejected Nelson Atkins after discovering his proposal was copied from an etiquette book.
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SCSt. Clair Donn…DBDiana BarryASAnne ShirleyMCMarilla CuthbertGBGilbert BlytheRGRuby Gillis

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  • Other

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  • Extended community and visitors
  • Avonlea community members
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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