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 can'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, don't quarrel the last night of the old year," implored
Cecily.