But there’s one great advantage in it—that one’s memory works both ways.
Alice
I’m sure mine only works one way. I can’t remember things before they happen.
White Queen
It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.
Alice
What sort of things do you remember best?
White Queen
Oh, things that happened the week after next. For instance now:
[She sticks a large piece of plaster on her finger.]