I sat down next to Alice, determined to prove to her that I was right and she was wrong. She was persistent, but I was all the more stubborn than she. "Alright, let's get this straight," I glanced over at Alice to make sure that she was listening to me instead of daydreaming, as usual. I realized that she wasn't paying attention to me, so I nudged her ribs with my elbow.
"Ow! What was that for?" Alice shrieked.
"We need to talk. Actually, I need to talk. Please, do try to listen!" I believe I explained myself quite well to her.
"Alright, Dorthy. Go ahead. Explain the world to me," Alice was already pushing my buttons.
"I have had a more interesting life, Sweetheart. I have battled witches, made friends with a lion, and have the most gorgeous shoes you ever did see," I gushed. Surprisingly enough, Alice managed to soak in every word that I had just said.
"Don't you think that having tea with the Mad Hatter and having a conversation with a bunny rabbit is interesting?" Alice clearly was a sheltered one, it was confirmed that day.
"Sweetheart, I'm sure one day you'll understand," I smiled a sweet, Southern smile at her, almost choking on how sugary it was.
"Dorthy, I don't think YOU will ever understand the thrill of all of the things that I did after falling down that rabbit's hole." Alice had quite an awful look on her face. She always did when she thought she was right.
"Alice, I think I agree with you. You clearly are the correct one here. To prove that I agree with you, I'd like to give you something," I started to slip off my ruby slippers, I had a marvelous idea. I was going to get rid of Alice.
"Oh my! I don't think I could ever except those as a gift! They're much too gorgeous!" Alice was blushing, but I knew she would soon be red with anger instead.
"I know they're gorgeous, Darling! You are too! They'll go great with your ruby lipstick!" I wanted to throw up, I really couldn't stand this stupid Alice.
"Are you sure, Dear?" Alice looked up sheepishly as she slipped her feet into my favorite shoes of all time. Now, all I had to do was get her heels to touch three times while I whispered "There's no place like home."
"Whew. She's finally gone," Aunty Em crept out from behind a hay bale, looking flustered.
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