The Dodo,a big ugly bird,said, "Let's have a Caucus Race." No one knew what a Caucus Race was. The animals and birds just ran in a circle. After half an hour,the Dodo cried out,"It is over!" Then everyone was dry. Alice asked the Mouse to continue his story. The Mouse told a long poem, but it was boring. Alice didn't listen. The Mouse was angry and walked away. "Please come back," said Alice, but the Mouse didn't answer. "Oh,where is Dinah? I wish she was with me," said Alice. "Who is Dinah?" asked the Dodo. "Dinah is my cat.She is a great bird hunter- Oh,I'm sorry!" It was too late. The animals and birds started leaving. Alice was alone again.