Which Alice?

The Gryphon and the Mock Turtle
quarters of twelve—and the March Hare had three—and nine is
three times as much as three! Then the Hatter gave one to the
March Hare, which left eight for the Hatter, and the March Hare
had four, so the Hatter then had twice as many as the March Hare.
So twelve is the right number!"
"What about the rest of the puzzle?" asked the Gryphon.
"Oh, yes!" remembered Alice. "Well, at this stage the Hatter has
eight and the March Hare has four. Now, they finally have the same
number, which must be six. So the Hatter has got to give two more
tarts to the March Hare. So the answer to the puzzle is two."
"Bravo!" said the Gryphon. "You see, I was right; you didn't need
no algebra!"
"This is extremely interesting," said Alice. "Could you give me
another?"
HOW MANY? "Now that's what I call a good pupil!" said the
Gryphon. "Surely I'll give you another. The principle is now a little
different, but I'm sure you'll get it.
"This time the Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse are all
having a tea party together, and the Dormouse is quite awake, and
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