It was for bringing the cook tulip-roots instead of onions.
Without a plan, it doesn't matter which way you're going.
Where do you come from? And where are you going? Look up, speak nicely, and don't twiddle your fingers all the time.
In a wonderland they lie, dreaming as the days go by
Why is a raven like a writing desk? - Mad Hatter I haven't the slightest idea. - Alice
'But I don't want to go among mad people,' said Alice. 'Oh, you can't help that,' said the cat. 'We're all mad here.'