ABSTRACT
“First the fish must be caught,” That is easy: a baby, I think, could have caught it. “Next, the fish must be bought.” That is easy: a penny, I think, would have bought it. “Now cook me the fish!” That is easy, and will not take more than a minute. “Let it lie in a dish!” That is easy, because it already is in it. “Bring it here! Let me sup!” It is easy to set such a dish on the table. “Take the dish-cover up!” Ah, that is so hard that I fear I’m unable! For it holds it like glue — Hold the lid to the dish, while it lies in the middle: Which is easiest to do, Un-dish-cover the fish, or dishcover the riddle? Lewis Carroll Through the Looking Glass
