Alice asked in an astonished tone . ` Well , only on Thursdays , ' said the Queen . ' I know what he came for , ' said Alice : ` he wanted to punish the fish , because -- ' Here the White Queen began again . ` It was SUCH a thunderstorm , you ca n't think ! ' -LRB- ` She NEVER could , you know , ' said the Red Queen . -RRB- ` And part of the roof came off , and ever so much thunder got in -- and it went rolling round the room in great lumps -- and knocking over the tables and things -- till I was so frightened , I could n't remember my own name ! ' Alice thought to herself , ' I never should TRY to remember my name in the middle of an accident ! Where would be the use of it ? ' but she did not say this aloud , for fear of hurting the poor Queen 's feeling . ` Your Majesty must excuse her , ' the Red Queen said to Alice , taking one of the White Queen 's hands in her own , and gently stroking it : ` she means well , but she ca n't help saying foolish things , as a general rule . ' The White Queen looked timidly at Alice , who felt she OUGHT to say something kind , but really could n't think of anything at the moment . ` She never was really well brought up , ' the Red Queen went on : ` but it 's amazing how good-tempered she is ! Pat her on the head , and see how pleased she 'll be ! ' But this was more than Alice had courage to do . ' A little kindness -- and putting her hair in papers -- would do wonders with her -- ' The White Queen gave a deep sigh , and laid her head on Alice 's shoulder . ' I AM so sleepy ? ' she moaned . ` She 's tired , poor thing ! ' said the Red Queen . ` Smooth her hair -- lend her your nightcap -- and sing her a soothing lullaby . ' '
I have n't got a nightcap with me , ' said XXXXX , as she tried to obey the first direction : ` and I do n't know any soothing lullabies . ' '
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