"What a queer way of asking riddles!" said Alice.
"Not at all," said the Red Knight. "What's the difference between taking a canal from Colombia and taking candy from a child?"
"I never did understand politics," said Alice. "What is it?"
"I give it up," said the Red Knight.
"Oh, pshaw," said Alice. "Please do be sensible."
"I am sensible," said the Red Knight. "Why is George W. Perkins like the voice of the people?"
"Well, why?"
"I give it up," said the Red Knight.
"But that's too absurd for anything," said Alice. "If you like to tease people, please find some one else to tease."