An Alice? It had been some time since he read the books, yet he’s certain they were more-or-less direct sequels. Unless this is based on some variation of the tale? Surely there are versions in other cultures he hasn’t even read. Tenn presses on, still openly curious.

“What does believing have to do with it? Do you think the experience would have changed if Alice had not been looking for something systematic?” Granted, England does embrace that sort of thinking, so it’s no surprise a school age girl would see any place in that light.

His steady look borders on the edge of skepticism. “… Before now, I don’t believe we have, no.”