Through the looking glass : and what Alice saw there . ened, I couldnt remember my ownname! Alice thought to herself I never should tryto remember my name in the middle of anaccident! Where would be the use of it? butshe did not say this aloud, for fear of hurtingthe poor Queens feelings. Your Majesty must excuse her, the RedQueen said to Alice, taking one of the WhiteQueens hands in her own, and gently strok-ing it: she means well, but she cant helpsaying foolish things, as a general rule. The White Queen looked timidly at Alice,who felt she ought to say something kind, butreally couldnt thin
Through the looking glass : and what Alice saw there . ened, I couldnt remember my ownname! Alice thought to herself I never should tryto remember my name in the middle of anaccident! Where would be the use of it? butshe did not say this aloud, for fear of hurtingthe poor Queens feelings. Your Majesty must excuse her, the RedQueen said to Alice, taking one of the WhiteQueens hands in her own, and gently strok-ing it: she means well, but she cant helpsaying foolish things, as a general rule. The White Queen looked timidly at Alice,who felt she ought to say something kind, butreally couldnt think of anything at the mo-ment. She never was really well brought up, the 10 Looking Glass 146 THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS. Red Queen went on: but its amazing howgood tempered she is! Pat her on the head,and see how pleased shell be! But this wasmore than Alice had courage to do. A little kindness — and putting her hairin papers—would do wonders with her The White Queen gave a deep sigh, andlaid her head on Alices shoulder. I am sosleepy! she Shes tired, poor thing! said the RedQueen. Smooth her hair — lend her yournightcap—and sing her a soothing lullaby. I havent got a nightcap with me, saidAlice, as she tried to obey the first direction:and I dont know any soothing lullabies. I must do it myself, then, said the RedQueen, and she began:- THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS. 147 Hush-a-by lady, in Alices lap!Till the feasts ready, weve time for a the feasts over, well go to the ball—Red Queen, and White Queen, and Alice,and all! And now you know the words, she added,as she put her head down on Alices othershoulder, just sing it through to me. Imgetting sleepy, too. In another moment bothQueens were fast asleep, and snoringloud. What am I to do? exclaimed Alice, lookingabout in great perplexity, as first one roundhead, and then the other, rolled down fromher shoulder, and lay like a heavy lump in herlap. I dont think it ever happened before,that any one had to tak
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