Evidently Humpty Dumpty was very angry , though he said nothing for a minute or two . When he DID speak again , it was in a deep growl . ` It is a -- MOST -- PROVOKING -- thing , ' he said at last , ` when a person does n't know a cravat from a belt ! ' ' I know it 's very ignorant of me , ' Alice said , in so humble a tone that Humpty Dumpty relented . ` It 's a cravat , child , and a beautiful one , as you say . It 's a present from the White King and Queen . There now ! ' ` Is it really ? ' said Alice , quite pleased to find that she HAD chosen a good subject , after all . ` They gave it me , ' Humpty Dumpty continued thoughtfully , as he crossed one knee over the other and clasped his hands round it , ` they gave it me -- for an un-birthday present . ' ' I beg your pardon ? ' Alice said with a puzzled air . ` I 'm not offended , ' said Humpty Dumpty . ' I mean , what IS an un-birthday present ? ' ' A present given when it is n't your birthday , of course . ' Alice considered a little . ' I like birthday presents best , ' she said at last . ` You do n't know what you 're talking about ! ' cried Humpty Dumpty . ` How many days are there in a year ? '
` Three hundred and sixty-five , ' XXXXX Alice .
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