← and, as she could not think of anything to say, she simply bowed, and took the thimble, looking as solemn as she could. 🔊
← The Fish-Footman began by producing from under his arm a great letter, nearly as large as himself, and this he handed over to the other, saying, in a solemn tone, ‘For the Duchess. 🔊
← The Frog-Footman repeated, in the same solemn tone, only changing the order of the words a little, ‘From the Queen. 🔊