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Ethel , after the awkwardness was over , thought no more of the matter , but went on in full enjoyment of the feast . The eating finished , the making of presents commenced , and choice ones they were . The smiles of Meta and of the children were a pretty sight , and Ethel thought she had never seen anything so like a beneficent fairy . Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot said their words of counsel and encouragement , and , by five o'clock , all was over . `` Oh , I am sorry ! '' said Meta , `` Easter wo n't come again for a whole year , and it has been so delightful . How that dear little Annie smiled and nursed her doll !