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"The Hope Chest of Arabella King", also known as "The Blue Chest of Arabella King", is the twelfth episode of Season 1 of Road to Avonlea and the twelfth episode overall.

Summary[]

The King’s Aunt Arabella passes away and Alec and Janet receive a key to unlock a blue chest that has been in the attic for fifty years. Arabella put the chest there when she left Avonlea for good after her fiancé committed suicide the day before their wedding.

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Co-starring

  • Helen Beavis as Mrs. Simpson
  • Jane Dingle as Old Lady's Daughter
  • Gordon Masten as Pat Frewen
  • Gladys O'Connor as Older Lady
  • Philip Wynne as Banker

Quotes[]

Sara Stanley: How tragically romantic.

Hetty King: All I ever can see on Jasper Dale's face is hopeless and utter confusion.

Olivia King: Honestly, Hetty, sometimes I think you could wither buds on the vine.

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Production notes

  • It was released on home video and DVDs under the title "The Blue Chest of Arabella King".
  • Based on Chapter 32, "The Opening of the Blue Chest", of The Story Girl.

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