` But what are they for ? ' Alice asked in a tone of great curiosity . ` To guard against the bites of sharks , ' the Knight replied . ` It 's an invention of my own . And now help me on . I 'll go with you to the end of the wood -- What 's the dish for ? ' ` It 's meant for plum-cake , ' said Alice . ` We 'd better take it with us , ' the Knight said . ` It 'll come in handy if we find any plum-cake . Help me to get it into this bag . ' This took a very long time to manage , though Alice held the bag open very carefully , because the Knight was so VERY awkward in putting in the dish : the first two or three times that he tried he fell in himself instead . ` It 's rather a tight fit , you see , ' he said , as they got it in a last ; ` There are so many candlesticks in the bag . ' And he hung it to the saddle , which was already loaded with bunches of carrots , and fire-irons , and many other things . ' I hope you 've got your hair well fastened on ? ' he continued , as they set off . ` Only in the usual way , ' Alice said , smiling . ` That 's hardly enough , ' he said , anxiously . ` You see the wind is so VERY strong here . It 's as strong as soup . ' ` Have you invented a plan for keeping the hair from being blown off ? '
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