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In vain we roared;in vain we tried To rouse her into laughter: Her pensive glances wandered wide From orchestra to rafter -"TIER UPON TIER! " she said, and sighed; And silence followed after.Lewis Carroll
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Scarce was the verdict spoken, When that still calm was broken, A childish form hath burst into the throng; With tears and looks of sadness, That bring no news of gladness, But tell too surely something hath gone wrong!Lewis Carroll