Alice in Wonderland (13)

Alice in Wonderland (13)

" But who is to give the prizes ? " several of the animals cried, looking anxious.

" Why she, of course, " said the Dodo, pointing to Alice, and the whole party at once crowded round Alice, calling out, " Prizes ! Prizes ! "

Poor Alice !

She had no idea what to do, and in despair she pulled out of her pocket a box of coloured sweets which she remembered her big sister had given her.

" Here you are, " she said rather shyly.
" There is one for each of you ! "



" What about you ? " the Mouse said suddenly.
" You must have a prize ! "

Alice shook her head.
" I haven't anything else in my pocketーonly a thimble ! "

" Hand it over, " said the Dodo.
" Give it to me. "

All the animals watched gravely.

The Dodo bowed and then solemly presented the thimble to Alice, saying, " We beg you to accept this most handsome thimble. "

When he had finished this short speech, everyone cheered.

Alice thought it was all very silly but she did not dare laugh, though she wanted to very much.

She bowed instead and thanked the Dodo.

(13/50)

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