Alice thought the whole thing very absurd,but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh; and,as she could not think of anything to say,she simply bowed,and took the thimble,looking as solemn as she could.

• 爱丽丝认为这些事情全都非常荒唐，可是它们却十分认真，她也不敢笑，一时又想不出许说什么话，只见好鞠了个躬，尽量装得一本正经地接过了顶针。