The Harrisons' Reconciliation

Anne of Avonlea

The return of Emily ends years of separation, as both spouses recognize that their quarrel grew from mutual stubbornness and unrealistic expectations.

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The Marriage Before Avonlea The Marriage Before Avonlea from "Anne of Avonlea". The Marriage Before Avonlea A Practical Match Harrison marries Emily Scott after his sister urges him to settle.

The Marriage Before Avonlea from "Anne of Avonlea". The Marriage Before Avonlea A Practical Match Harrison marries Emily Scott after his sister urges him to settle.

The Marriage Before Avonlea A Practical Match Harrison marries Emily Scott after his sister urges him to settle. Emily is a capable housekeeper, and Harrison initially feels fortunate that she accepted him. Domestic Disagreement On returning from their wedding trip, Emily immediately cleans and tries to reform Harrison's habits. He feels crowded by her standards, while she believes she is improving their home.

The Parrot at the Table The Parrot at the Table from "Anne of Avonlea". The Parrot at the Table A Forgotten Promise Harrison intends to put Ginger away before guests arrive but forgets.

The Parrot at the Table from "Anne of Avonlea". The Parrot at the Table A Forgotten Promise Harrison intends to put Ginger away before guests arrive but forgets.

The Parrot at the Table A Forgotten Promise Harrison intends to put Ginger away before guests arrive but forgets. The parrot's profanity disrupts a minister's grace when a gobbler appears outside. The Final Break Emily leaves a letter demanding that Harrison choose between her and Ginger. Harrison refuses to give up the parrot, and the couple's separation becomes permanent for years.

Years Apart Years Apart from "Anne of Avonlea". Years Apart Silence and Pride Emily returns to her own home, while Harrison moves to Avonlea and avoids discussing the marriage.

Years Apart from "Anne of Avonlea". Years Apart Silence and Pride Emily returns to her own home, while Harrison moves to Avonlea and avoids discussing the marriage.

Years Apart Silence and Pride Emily returns to her own home, while Harrison moves to Avonlea and avoids discussing the marriage. He remains angry, lonely, and unwilling to make the first concession. A Reputation Grows Avonlea assumes Harrison is a bachelor and invents stories about his possible courtship. Neither spouse's private pain is visible in the settlement's easy gossip.

Emily Comes to Avonlea Emily Comes to Avonlea from "Anne of Avonlea". Emily Comes to Avonlea The Rumor Unmasked Emily arrives at Green Gables asking for Harrison and identifies herself as his wife.

Emily Comes to Avonlea from "Anne of Avonlea". Emily Comes to Avonlea The Rumor Unmasked Emily arrives at Green Gables asking for Harrison and identifies herself as his wife.

Emily Comes to Avonlea The Rumor Unmasked Emily arrives at Green Gables asking for Harrison and identifies herself as his wife. Anne and Marilla are stunned to learn that the supposed bachelor has been married all along. A Chance to Explain Rachel Lynde accompanies Emily and learns the story directly. The couple's return forces Avonlea to replace speculation with the complicated truth.

A Mutual Admission A Mutual Admission from "Anne of Avonlea". A Mutual Admission Harrison's Account Harrison admits that he was cantankerous and resisted Emily's attempts to change him.

A Mutual Admission from "Anne of Avonlea". A Mutual Admission Harrison's Account Harrison admits that he was cantankerous and resisted Emily's attempts to change him.

A Mutual Admission Harrison's Account Harrison admits that he was cantankerous and resisted Emily's attempts to change him. He also explains his attachment to Ginger and the pain of their separation. Emily's Perspective Emily recognizes that she expected too much and should not have let a quarrel harden into years apart. Their reconciliation begins with a more generous reading of each other's faults.

three years before Emily's arrival

years before the main story, during a dinner with ministers

the three years before Emily returns

June, after the hailstorm

the days after Emily's arrival