` 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 Alice , as she tried to obey the first direction : ` and I do n't know any soothing lullabies . ' ' I must do it myself , then , ' said the Red Queen , and she began : ` Hush-a-by lady , in Alice 's lap ! Till the feast 's ready , we 've time for a nap : When the feast 's over , we 'll go to the ball -- Red Queen , and White Queen , and Alice , and all ! ` And now you know the words , ' she added , as she put her head down on Alice 's other shoulder , ` just sing it through to ME . I 'm getting sleepy , too . ' In another moment both Queens were fast asleep , and snoring loud . ` What AM I to do ? ' exclaimed Alice , looking about in great perplexity , as first one round head , and then the other , rolled down from her shoulder , and lay like a heavy lump in her lap . ' I do n't think it EVER happened before , that any one had to take care of two Queens asleep at once !
No , not in all the History of England -- it could n't , you know , because there never was more than one XXXXX at a time .
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