‘I weep for you,’ the Walrus said.

‘I deeply sympathize.’

With sobs and tears he sorted out

Those of the largest size.

Holding his pocket handkerchief

Before his streaming eyes.

Four other Oysters followed them, And yet another four; And thick and fast they came at last, And more, and more, and more⁠— All hopping through the frothy waves, And scrambling to the shore.