"Why, then, there's the cold salmon as many people likes to have a taste of in the morning," said the waiter.
"Under no circumstances will I eat cold salmon," said the Red Knight, bringing his fist down on the table with such force that Alice let her spoon fall to the floor. The Mad Waiter disappeared, and almost immediately returned with a plate of cold salmon, of which the Red Knight partook heartily, washing it down with two steaming cups of coffee. As Alice was gathering up her books before setting out for school, the Red Knight turned to the waiter and said, "Now bring me the first cup."
"But you said you were sure you didn't want a first cup," cried Alice, with some show of spirit.
"That doesn't mean I can't have a first cup without sugar in it, does it?" said the Red Knight, as he picked up the sugar-bowl and threw it at the Mad Waiter.
CHAPTER II
Soon they came to the top of the hill and Alice saw a large, heavy man with a genial smile standing on the lawn of the White House.
"That," said the Red Knight with a frown, "is a deceptive candidate for the Presidency."
"Why do you call him deceptive?" said Alice.