yelled the Gryphon at the top of its voice , `` and then -- '' `` That 's all , '' said the Mock Turtle , suddenly dropping its voice , and the two creatures , who had been jumping about like mad things all this time , sat down again very sadly and quietly , and looked at Alice . `` It must be a very pretty dance , '' said Alice timidly . `` Would you like to see a little of it ? '' said the Mock Turtle . `` Very much indeed , '' said Alice . `` Come , let 's try the first figure ! '' said the Mock Turtle to the Gryphon , `` we can do it without lobsters , you know . Which shall sing ? '' `` Oh ! you sing ! '' said the Gryphon , `` I 've forgotten the words . '' -LSB- Illustration -RSB- So they began solemnly dancing round and round Alice , every now and then treading on her toes when they came too close , and waving their fore-paws to mark the time , while the Mock Turtle sang , slowly and sadly , these words : `` Beneath the waters of the sea Are lobsters thick as thick can be -- They love to dance with you and me , My own , my gentle Salmon ! '' The Gryphon joined in singing the chorus , which was : `` Salmon come up ! Salmon go down ! Salmon come twist your tail around ! Of all the fishes of the sea There 's none so good as Salmon ! '' `` Thank you , '' said Alice , feeling very glad that the figure was over . `` Shall we try the second figure ? '' said the Gryphon , `` or would you prefer a song ? '' `` Oh , a song , please ! ''
Alice replied , so eagerly , that the XXXXX said , in a rather offended tone , `` hm !
Alice Gryphon figure first fore-paws lobsters sea second song toes