The first thing in a visit is to say "How d'ye do?" and shake hands! [_The brothers give each other a hug, then hold out the two hands that are free, to shake hands with her. ALICE does not like shaking hands with either of them first, for fear of hurting the other one's feelings; she takes hold of both hands at once and they all dance round in a ring, quite naturally to music, "Here we go round the mulberry bush."_] ALICE Would you tell me which road leads out of-- DEE What shall I repeat to her? DUM The "Walrus and the Carpenter" is the longest. [_Gives his brother an affectionate hug._] DEE The sun was shining-- ALICE If it's very long, would you please tell me first which road-- DEE The moon was shining sulkily. DUM The sea was wet as wet could be-- DEE O Oysters, come and walk with us The Walrus did beseech-- DUM [_Looks at DEE._] A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, Along the briny beach-- DEE [_Looks at DUM._] The eldest Oyster winked his eye And shook his heavy head-- DUM [_Looks at DEE._] Meaning to say he did not choose To leave the oyster bed. DEE But four young Oysters hurried up And yet another four-- DUM And thick and fast they came at last, And more, and more, and more-- DEE The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, DUM And then they rested on a rock Conveniently low, DEE And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row. DUM "A loaf of bread," the Walrus said, "Is what we chiefly need. DEE Now if you're ready, Oysters dear, We can begin to feed." DUM "But not on us!" the Oysters cried, Turning a little blue. DEE "The night is fine," the Walrus said, "Do you admire the view?" DUM The Carpenter said nothing but "Cut us another slice. I wish you were not quite so deaf-- I've had to ask you twice!" DEE "It seems a shame," the Walrus said, "To play them such a trick, After we've brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick!" DUM "O, Oysters," said the Carpenter, "You've had a pleasant run! DEE Shall we be trotting home again?" DUM But answer came there none-- DEE And this was scarcely odd, because DUM They'd eaten every-- DEE [_Interrupts in a passion, pointing to a white rattle on the ground._] Do you see _that_? ALICE It's only a rattle-- DUM [_Stamps wildly and tears his hair._] I knew it was! It's spoilt of course. My nice new rattle! [_To DEE._] You agree to have a battle? [_He collects sauce pans and pots._] DEE [_Picks up a sauce pan._] I suppose so. Let's fight till dinner. [_They go out hand in hand._] ALICE [_Hears music._] I wonder what is going to happen next.