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And nothing I tasted there was so good as Aunt Martha 's meal bread . '' The next morning Anne started for school , wearing the new shoes and scarlet stockings and the little plaid shawl . The children were all anxious to hear about what she saw in Boston , and she told them of the soldiers on the Common , and of the shops , and of the houses made of brick and stone , and she showed Amanda how to make the wonderful curtsey . But Elder Haven soon called them to take their seats , and it was not until the noon recess that she found a chance to speak alone with Amanda . The two little girls sat down on the front door-step of Elder Haven 's house , and Anne told of the wonderful sail to Boston , and had just begun to describe Rose Freeman when the teacher 's voice was heard calling them in . As soon as school closed for the day , Amanda said that she could walk home with Anne and see the new cape and hat , and hear more about Rose Freeman . `` Would you like better to live in Boston than here ? ''