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made by our own honest toil . What do you think of that , I 'd like to know ? '' Each member of the audience thought something different , and said it amid a scene of wild excitement . The elders were pleased and proud , though not above improving the occasion by warnings against secret work , over-anxiety , midnight journeys , etcetera . Mellicent exclaimed , `` How jolly ! Now you will be able to give presents for the New Year as well as Christmas ; '' and Arthur said , `` Dear Peggums ! I always loved you ; I took the ` will , ' you know , without any grumbling , and now you can follow up with the deed as quickly as you like ! ''