You're not eating anything$$$" said Marilla sharply$$$ eying her as if it were a serious shortcoming. Anne sighed. I can't. I'm in the depths of despair. Can you eat whenyou are in the depths of despair?"I've never been in the depths of despair$$$ so I can't say$$$" responded Marilla. Weren't you? Well$$$ did you ever try to IMAGINE you were inthe depths of despair?"No$$$ I didn't."Then I don't think you can understand what it's like. It's very uncomfortable a feeling indeed.