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IN CAMBRIDGE

"But is it because of a miserly itch
"That you charge such exorbitant fees?'

"'I have answered one question,' said Nolen. 'Now come,
"You owe me three dollars or more;
"I don't answer questions for less than that sum.
"Be off, or I'll raise it to four.'"

"Oh dear," said Alice after she had fin­ished, "it doesn't seem quite right some­how."

"It is wrong from beginning to end," re­marked the King.

"Even if I can't have your head off," said the Queen, "I shall put you on probation for reciting such nonsense."

"Don't be ridiculous," said Alice. She was feeling quite bold, as the Queen was helpless in the net of red tape. As she walked away she heard the Black Knight say:

"Well, that 's the first I ever saw the red tape save anyone."

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