← ‘They must go by the carrier,’ she thought; ‘and how funny it’ll seem, sending presents to one’s own feet! And how odd the directions will look! 🔊
← Then they all crowded round her once more, while the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble, saying ‘We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble’; and, when it had finished this short speech, they all cheered. 🔊
← Alice replied, rather shyly, ‘I--I hardly know, sir, just at present-- 🔊
← ‘Oh, don’t talk about trouble!’ said the Duchess. ‘I make you a present of everything I’ve said as yet.’ 🔊
← ‘A cheap sort of present!’ thought Alice. 🔊
← ‘I’m glad they don’t give birthday presents like that!’ But she did not venture to say it out loud. 🔊