What did Anne propose to do in order to save Green Gables and keep Marilla from being lonesome?

Anne proposed to give up the scholarship and apply for a teaching position in Avonlea in order to save Green Gables and keep Marilla from being lonesome.

"Just what I say. I'm not going to take the scholarship. I decided so the night after you came home from town. You surely don't think I could leave you alone in your trouble, Marilla, after all you've done for me. I've been thinking and planning. Let me tell you my plans. Mr. Barry wants to rent the farm for next year. So you won't have any bother over that. And I'm going to teach. I've applied for the school here--but I don't expect to get it for I understand the trustees have promised it to Gilbert Blythe.