Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Chapter 2 - The Pool of Tears

In the chapter "The Pool of Tears," we see Alice's journey into the strange and fantastical world of Wonderland continue. After being surprised by her sudden growth spurt, Alice contemplates her appearance and worries about who will take care of her now far-off feet. She even jokingly considers sending presents to her own feet, but soon realizes the absurdity of it all. However, the humour in the situation quickly fades as Alice finds herself stuck in the hall, unable to fit through the garden door and overcome with emotion.

Alice sheds gallons of tears, creating a large pool around her, until she hears the sound of pattering feet in the distance. It turns out to be the White Rabbit, dressed in his finest attire and in a great hurry. Alice, feeling desperate and in need of help, calls out to the Rabbit. However, the Rabbit is startled and quickly runs away, dropping his white kid gloves and fan in the process. Undeterred, Alice picks up the items and continues her thoughts, trying to make sense of the strange events that have taken place.