the news
Written by Emmeline
(10/18/2005 6:13 a.m.)
in consequence of the missive, News of the engagement, penned by Cheryl
Perhaps Anne did want to talk about the engagement with the Crofts, but didn't want to be the one to tell it, or be the first to mention it. And when she was told the news, I think she didn't say she already know so that she might hear more about it. Also, I think it polite not to say one already know when being told something.