Anne of Avonlea · Character
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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- Avonlea community members
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This chapter is the dramatic climax because it marks the peak of Anne and Gilbert’s covert collaboration, reve…
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