That's all." "Thank you," said Alice, "it's very interesting.

I never knew so much about a whiting before." "I can tell you more than that, if you like," said the Gryphon.

"Do you know why it's called a whiting ?" "I never thought about it," said Alice.

"Why ?" "IT DOES THE BOOTS AND SHOES." the Gryphon replied very solemnly.
Alice was thoroughly puzzled.

"Does the boots and shoes!" she repeated in a wondering tone.
"Why, what are YOUR shoes done with ?" said the Gryphon.