said the Queen furiously , throwing an inkstand at the Lizard as she spoke . -LRB- The unfortunate little Bill had left off writing on his slate with one finger , as he found it made no mark ; but he now hastily began again , using the ink , that was trickling down his face , as long as it lasted . -RRB- ` Then the words do n't FIT you , ' said the King , looking round the court with a smile . There was a dead silence . ` It 's a pun ! ' the King added in an offended tone , and everybody laughed , ` Let the jury consider their verdict , ' the King said , for about the twentieth time that day . ` No , no ! ' said the Queen . ` Sentence first -- verdict afterwards . ' ` Stuff and nonsense ! ' said Alice loudly . ` The idea of having the sentence first ! ' ` Hold your tongue ! ' said the Queen , turning purple . ' I wo n't ! ' said Alice . ` Off with her head ! ' the Queen shouted at the top of her voice . Nobody moved . ` Who cares for you ? '
said Alice , -LRB- she had grown to her full size by this XXXXX . -RRB-
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