The master was an old Turtle--we used to call him Tortoise--' Why did you call him Tortoise, if he wasn't one?' Alice asked. We called him Tortoise because he taught us,' said the Mock Turtle angrily; 'really you are very dull!' You ought to be ashamed of yourself for asking such a simple question,' added the Gryphon; and then they both sat silent and looked at poor Alice, who felt ready to sink into the earth.

I'd give all the wealth that years have piled, the slow result of life's decay, To be once more a little child for one bright summer day.

burning with curiosity

Come back!" the Caterpillar called after her. "I've something important to say." This sounded promising, certainly. Alice turned and came back again. "Keep your temper," said the Caterpillar.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise, Alice moving under skies Never seen by waking eyes.

He was part of my dream, of course -- but then I was part of his dream, too.

No good fish goes anywhere without a porpoise.