(The White Rabbit paces anxiously, his waistcoat flapping, a pocket watch clutched tightly in his hand. He mutters to himself, occasionally glancing at the watch.)
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! I'm late, I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say "hello, goodbye," I've simply got to hurry by!
(He stops and peers around, his eyes wide with panic.)
Where is that wretched girl? She's making me lose my head! I've already lost my gloves, my spectacles, and now, I fear, I've lost my temper!
(He looks at the watch again, his face paling.)
Oh, crumbs! I've only got ten minutes to prepare the Queen's croquet set! And that infernal Duchess has forgotten the pepper!
(He sighs heavily.)
I swear, this is the most chaotic day I've ever had! The Queen's in a dreadful mood, the Mad Hatter's been acting up again, and now this strange girl is causing a right royal ruckus!
(He starts to pace again, his voice rising.)
It's all just too much! Too much, I tell you! I need a moment to myself, a moment of peace and quiet! But I can't even get a moment to breathe! I'm running around like a headless chicken!
(He stops abruptly, his eyes widening in alarm.)
Speaking of headless... oh, dear, dear! I've forgotten about the Gryphon! And the Mock Turtle! And the... the...
(He frantically searches his pockets, his voice trembling.)
Where is that list? Where is that list?! I've got a million things to do and absolutely no time to waste! I must dash, I must dash! This is simply... utterly... ridiculous!
(He scurries off stage, muttering to himself.)
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! I'm late, I'm late! For a very important date!