`` And let 's have a Roll of Honour in Our Magazine , '' suggested Felix , `` and every month we 'll publish the names of those who keep their resolutions perfect . '' `` I think it 's all nonsense , '' said Felicity . But she joined our circle around the table , though she sat for a long time with a blank sheet before her . `` Let 's each make a resolution in turn , '' I said . `` I 'll lead off . '' And , recalling with shame certain unpleasant differences of opinion I had lately had with Felicity , I wrote down in my best hand , `` I shall try to keep my temper always . '' `` You 'd better , '' said Felicity tactfully . It was Dan 's turn next . `` I ca n't think of anything to start with , '' he said , gnawing his penholder fiercely . `` You might make a resolution not to eat poison berries , '' suggested Felicity . `` You 'd better make one not to nag people everlastingly , '' retorted Dan . `` Oh , do n't quarrel the last night of the old year , '' implored Cecily . `` You might resolve not to quarrel any time , '' suggested Sara Ray . `` No , sir , '' said Dan emphatically . `` There 's no use making a resolution you CA N'T keep . There are people in this family you 've just GOT to quarrel with if you want to live . But I 've thought of one -- I wo n't do things to spite people . '' Felicity -- who really was in an unbearable mood that night -- laughed disagreeably ; but Cecily gave her a fierce nudge , which probably restrained her from speaking . `` I will not eat any apples , '' wrote Felix . `` What on earth do you want to give up eating apples for ? ''
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