But they HAVE their tails in their mouths ; and the reason is -- ' here the Mock Turtle yawned and shut his eyes . -- ` Tell her about the reason and all that , ' he said to the Gryphon . ` The reason is , ' said the Gryphon , ` that they WOULD go with the lobsters to the dance . So they got thrown out to sea . So they had to fall a long way . So they got their tails fast in their mouths . So they could n't get them out again . That 's all . ' ` Thank you , ' said Alice , ` it 's very interesting . I never knew so much about a whiting before . ' ' I can tell you more than that , if you like , ' said the Gryphon . ` Do you know why it 's called a whiting ? ' ' I never thought about it , ' said Alice . ` Why ? ' ` IT DOES THE BOOTS AND SHOES . ' the Gryphon replied very solemnly . Alice was thoroughly puzzled . ` Does the boots and shoes ! ' she repeated in a wondering tone . ` Why , what are YOUR shoes done with ? '
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