Red Queen
Of course I am! Where do you come from? And where are you going? Look up, speak nicely, and don’t twiddle your fingers!
I only wanted to see what the looking glass was like. Perhaps I’ve lost my way.
Red Queen
I don’t know what you mean by your way; all the ways about here belong to me. Curtsey while you’re thinking what to say. It saves time.
Alice
I’ll try it when I go home; the next time I’m a little late for dinner.
Red Queen
It’s time for you to answer now; open your mouth a little wider when you speak, and always say, “Your Majesty.” I suppose you don’t want to lose your name?