Clara in Blunderland

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W. Heinemann, 1902 - Всего страниц: 150
Political parody on Alice in Wonderland.
 

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Стр. 131 - Too far, too far!' and gave a look askance Said he thanked the whiting kindly, but he would not join the dance. Would not, could not, would not, could not, would not join the dance. Would not, could not, would not, could not, could not join the dance. 'What matters it how far we go?
Стр. 42 - Once upon a time there were three little sisters,' the Dormouse began in a great hurry; 'and their names were Elsie, Lacie, and Tillie; and they lived at the bottom of a well — ' 'What did they live on?' said Alice, who always took a great interest in questions of eating and drinking. 'They lived on treacle,' said the Dormouse, after thinking a minute or two.
Стр. 94 - ... evidently lay very near heart. " So you invented the typical soldier, did you?" asked Clara, admiringly. "It was very clever of you. And all those other wonderful inventions of yours, however do you manage it ? That last one in your song, you know, about escaping disaster by hiding your face in the sand. That is very wonderful and original." " Yes, it is very wonderful, and very original," agreed the Knight. " I invented it last week, but would you believe it ? " and his helmet bristled as he...
Стр. 6 - My dear," answered the White Rabbit, "I am afraid you will never leave this house until it is dissolved." "Oh dear, oh dear," she said despairingly. "Why was it built on such solid foundations?" "You ought to be very thankful," he added, "after your great come down, to be here at all when you think how many strange creatures are trying to get in and can't.
Стр. 20 - Yes," said Clara, almost in tears, "I may be silly, but Aunt Sarum will tell you that I know my lessons by heart, and I can say poetry too — so there ! " " What can you say ? " "Well, do you know," said Clara, brightening up, '' when I saw you sitting up there writing so hard I could not help thinking of ' How doth the little busy bee ' ? " " Repeat it," said the Caterpillar, in a somewhat softened tone.
Стр. 116 - So you think nothing would remain, do you ? " " Yes," answered Clara, thoughtfully, " I think that must be the answer." "Wrong," said the Red Queen, "the Yeoman ivould remain. He always does, and you may thank your lucky stars it is so." And the Duchess said, " Really, Clara, I'm surprised at you. Any corporal could have told you that.
Стр. 86 - Constitution — you'd better look that out in the dictionary, when you get home — and they cant do without me. I'm the only one who can damp military ardour, and I was never so unhappy as when I found I couldn't damp colonial patriotism. Why ! I nearly succeeded in keeping the Volunteers in their right place. But for me, the Volunteers would have guns — real guns, mind you ; guns that kill people.

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