Deep, eh? That's more information than he had before, and the jabberwock's whiskers twitch with interest. I could let you, to your heart's content. It wouldn't do any good, because this is a dream. With threadbare patience, as to a very stupid child.

The jabberwock tilts its head, giving the impression of curiosity, consideration--but really just drawing a bead on the bear's throat. "Do bears dream? They must."