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ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND for the rest of the day; and this was of very little use, as it left no mark on the slate.

"Herald, read the accusation!" said the King.

On this the White Rabbit blew three blasts on the trumpet, and then unrolled the parchment scroll, and read as follows:—

"I beg pardon, your Majesty," he began.

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