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: