Carroll

See the crowns on their heads, and look at their big feet.

Alice

It’s a foot apiece, that’s what it is! Do they hump along like this?

Carroll

Here! You’re spoiling the game. I must keep them all in their right squares.

Alice

I want to be a queen!

Carroll

Here you are [he points to a small white pawn] here you are in your little stiff skirt!