Alice thought the whole thing very absurd, but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh; and, as she could not think of anything to say, she simply bowed, and took the thimble, looking as solemn as she could.
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The Lilac Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
The old man troubled his head in vain as to how she came there, and sallied forth to seek for his lost net. He had not proceeded far when he found it cast up on the shore, and so full of fish that not a mesh was visible.
The Olive Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
The king gave the knight his blessing, and promised to take the gift to his daughter. With that he set off, and ere long reached his own country.