Alice thought the whole thing very absurd, but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh; and, as she could not think of anything to say, she simply bowed, and took the thimble, looking as solemn as she could.
Alice trouvait tout cela bien ridicule, mais les autres avaient l’air si grave, qu’elle n’osait pas rire ; aucune réponse ne lui venant à l’esprit, elle se contenta de faire la révérence, et prit le dé de son air le plus sérieux.