Alice, deren größter Wunsch [Königin zu werden] 



sich erfüllt hat, unterhält sich mit der weißen und 



der roten Königin im Garten des Spiegellandes)







The White Queen gave a deep sigh, 



And laid her head on Alice's shoulder, 



‘I am so sleepy!' she moaned.



‘She's tired, poor thing!' said the Red Queen. 



‘Smooth her hair - lend her your nightcap - 



And sing her a soothing lullaby.'



‘I haven't got a nightcap with me;' 



Said Alice, as she tried to obey the first direction: 



‘And I don't know any soothing lullabies.'



‘I must do it myself, then,' 



Said the Red Queen, and she began: