Let Me Try Once More," Milo Said

How Can You See Something That Isn't There?" Yawned The Humbug, Who Wasn't Fully Awake Yet. "sometimes, It's Much Simpler Than Seeing Things That Are,"he Said. "for Instance, If Something Is There, You Can Only See It With Your Eyes Open, But If It Isn't There, You Can See It Just As Well With Your Eyes Closed. That's Why Imaginary Things Are Often Easier To See Than Real Ones." "then Where Is Reality?" Barked Tock. "right Here,"cried Alec, Waving His Arms.

But I Could Never Have Done It," He Objected, "without Everyone Else's Help." "that May Be True," Said Reason Gravely,"but You Had The Courage To Try; And What You Can Do Is Often Simply A Matter Of What You Will Do.

You See, Years Ago I Was Just An Ordinary Bee Minding My Own Business, Smelling Flowers All Day, And Occasionally Picking Up Part-time Work In People's Bonnets. Then One Day I Realized That I'd Never Amount To Anything Without An Education And, Being Naturally Adept At Spelling, I Decided That—

And Remember, Also," Added The Princess Of Sweet Rhyme, "that Many Places You Would Like To See Are Just Off The Map And Many Things You Want To Know Are Just Out Of Sight Or A Little Beyond Your Reach. But Someday You'll Reach Them All, For What You Learn Today, For No Reason At All, Will Help You Discover All The Wonderful Secrets Of Tomorrow.

We're Right Here On This Very Spot. Besides, Being Lost Is Never A Matter Of Not Knowing Where You Are; It's A Matter Of Not Knowing Where You Aren't - And I Don't Care At All About Where I'm Not.