The reason is, that they would go with the lobsters to the dance. So they got thrown out to sea. So they had to fall a long way. So they got their tails fast in their mouths. So they couldn’t get them out again. That’s all.
Alice
Thank you, it’s very interesting. I never knew so much about a whiting before.
Gryphon
I can tell you more than that, if you like. Do you know why it’s called a whiting?
Alice
I never thought about it. Why?
Gryphon
It does the boots and shoes.
Alice