` Can YOU do sums ? ' Alice said , turning suddenly on the White Queen , for she did n't like being found fault with so much . The Queen gasped and shut her eyes . ' I can do Addition , if you give me time -- but I ca n't do Subtraction , under ANY circumstances ! ' ` Of course you know your A B C ? ' said the Red Queen . ` To be sure I do . ' said Alice . ` So do I , ' the White Queen whispered : ` we 'll often say it over together , dear . And I 'll tell you a secret -- I can read words of one letter ! Is n't THAT grand ! However , do n't be discouraged . You 'll come to it in time . ' Here the Red Queen began again . ` Can you answer useful questions ? ' she said . ` How is bread made ? ' ' I know THAT ! ' Alice cried eagerly . ` You take some flour -- ' ` Where do you pick the flower ? '
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