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Indeed, she had quite a long argument with the Lory, who at last turned sulky, and would only say, ‘I am older than you, and must know better’; 🔊

and this Alice would not allow without knowing how old it was, and, as the Lory positively refused to tell its age, there was no more to be said. 🔊

and an old Crab took the opportunity of saying to her daughterAh, my dear! Let this be a lesson to you never to lose your temper!’ 🔊

But then,’ thought Alice, ‘shall I never get any older than I am now? 🔊

Thatll be a comfort, one way--never to be an old woman--but then--always to have lessons to learn! 🔊

So you did, old fellow!’ said the others. 🔊

You are old,’ said the youth, ‘one would hardly suppose That your eye was as steady as ever; 🔊

You can’t think how glad I am to see you again, you dear old thing!’ said the Duchess, as she tucked her arm affectionately into Alices, and they walked off together. 🔊

At last the Gryphon said to the Mock Turtle, ‘Drive on, old fellow! 🔊

Its the oldest rule in the book,’ said the King. ‘Then it ought to be Number One,’ said Alice. 🔊

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