 asked Alice again, in a louder tone.
</p>
<p>
  &O;<i>Are</i> you to get in at all?&C; said the Footman.  &O;That's the
first question, you know.&C;
</p>
<p>
  It was, no doubt:  only Alice did not like to be told so.
&O;It's really dreadful,&C; she muttered to herself, &O;the way all the
creatures argue.  It's enough to drive one crazy!&C;
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<p>
  The Footman seemed to think this a good opportunity for
repeating his remark, with variations.  &O;I shall sit here,&C; he
said, &O;on and off,