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TURTLES STORY. 133 “Ah, well! It means much the same thing,” said the Duchess, digging her sharp little chin into Alice’s shoulder as she added, ‘‘and the moral of that is—‘ Take care of the sense, and the sounds will take care of themselves.’ ” “How fond she is of finding morals in things!” Alice thought to herself. "I dare say you're wondering why I don’t put my arm round your waist, the Duchess said after a pause: “the reason is, that I’m doubtful about the temper of your essai Shall I try the experiment ?” “He might bite, Alice cautiously replied, not feeling at ali anxious to have the experlment tried. “Very true,’ said the Duchess: “« flamingoes and mustard both bite. And the moral of that . 1s— Birds of a feather flock together, ” “Only mustard isn’t a bird,” Alice remarked. “Right, as usual,” said the Duchess: “what a clear way you have of putting things ! ” “its a mineral, I think,” said Alice.
