Alice in Wonderland was one of the few books that Maggie had read in her childhood; Aunt Elizabeth reminded her strongly of the White Queen in the second part of that masterpiece.
"Oh, you're not asleep, dear," said Aunt Elizabeth.
"No, I'm not," said Maggie.

"I'm perfectly all right.

I can't think what made me behave like that.

I've never done such a thing before.

I'm ashamed!" "It was very natural," said Aunt Elizabeth.