"And look," the Queen continued, "I've brought you your meat and
flannel, and some stuff that's good for rheumatism."
The bat's eyes twinkled with delight. "Well, I'll tell you," he said.
"Only you must promise, first, that you won't tell any one the secret;
and secondly, that you won't eat any flies."
"Oh yes, I'll promise that willingly enough."
"Well, put the things up here on the top of the seat and I'll tell you."