,the ,project ,gutenberg e,book of ,the ,wonderful ,wizard of ,oz ,this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the ,united ,states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever4 ,you may copy it1 give it away or re-use it under the terms of the ,project ,gutenberg ,license included with this ebook or online at www4gutenberg4org4 ,if you are not located in the #a ,united ,states1 you'll have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this e,book4 ~1,title3 ,the ,wonderful ,wizard of ,oz ~1,author3 ,l4 ,frank ,baum ~1,release ~1date3 ,february #a1 #aiic . ,most recently updated3 ,march #cj1 #bjba ~1,language3 ,english #b "9"9"9 ,,,start of the project gutenberg ebook the wonderful wizard of oz,' "9"9"9 ,the ,wonderful ,wizard of ,oz by ,l4 ,frank ,baum ,this book is dedicated to my good friend `& comrade ,my ,wife ,l4,f4,b4 ,contents ,introduction ,chapter ,i4 ,the ,cyclone #c ,chapter ,,ii4 ,the ,council with the ,munchkins ,chapter ,,iii4 ,how ,dorothy ,saved the ,scarecrow ,chapter ,,iv4 ,the ,road ,through the ,forest ,chapter ,v4 ,the ,rescue of the ,tin ,woodman ,chapter ,,vi4 ,the ,cowardly ,lion ,chapter ,,vii4 ,the ,journey to the ,great ,oz ,chapter ,,viii4 ,the ,deadly ,poppy ,field ,chapter ,,ix4 ,the ,queen of the ,field ,mice ,chapter ,x4 ,the ,guardian of #d the ,gates ,chapter ,,xi4 ,the ,emerald ,city of ,oz ,chapter ,,xii4 ,the ,search for the ,wicked ,witch ,chapter ,,xiii4 ,the ,rescue ,chapter ,,xiv4 ,the ,winged ,monkeys ,chapter ,,xv4 ,the ,discovery of ,oz1 the ,terrible ,chapter ,,xvi4 ,the ,magic ,art of the ,great ,humbug ,chapter ,,xvii4 ,how the ,balloon ,was ,launched ,chapter ,,xviii4 ,away to the ,south ,chapter ,,xix4 ,attacked by #e the ,fighting ,trees ,chapter ,,xx4 ,the ,dainty ,china ,country ,chapter ,,xxi4 ,the ,lion ,becomes the ,king of ,beasts ,chapter ,,xxii4 ,the ,country of the ,quadlings ,chapter ,,xxiii4 ,glinda ,the ,good ,witch ,grants ,dorothy's ,wish ,chapter ,,xxiv4 ,home ,again #f ,introduction ,folklore1 legends1 myths and fairy tales have followed childhood through the ages1 for every healthy youngster has a wholesome and instinctive love for stories fantastic1 marvelous and manifestly unreal4 ,the winged fairies of ,grimm and ,andersen have brought more happiness to childish hearts than all other human creations4 ,yet the old time fairy tale1 having served for #g generations1 may now be classed as 8historical0 in the children's library2 for the time has come for a series of newer 8wonder tales0 in which the stereotyped genie1 dwarf and fairy are eliminated1 together with all the horrible and blood-curdling incidents devised by their authors to point a fearsome moral to each tale4 ,modern education includes morality2 therefore the modern child seeks only entertainment in its wonder tales and gladly #h dispenses with all disagreeable incident4 ,having this thought in mind1 the story of 8,the ,wonderful ,wizard of ,oz0 was written solely to please children of today4 ,it aspires to being a modernized fairy tale1 in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out4 ,l4 ,frank ,baum ,chicago1 ,april1 #aijj4 #i ,the ,wonderful ,wizard of ,oz ,chapter ,i ,the ,cyclone ,dorothy lived in the midst of the great ,kansas prairies1 with ,uncle ,henry1 who was a farmer1 and ,aunt ,em1 who was the farmer's wife4 ,their house was small1 for the lumber to build it had to be carried by wagon many miles4 ,there were four walls1 a floor and a roof1 which made one room2 and this room contained a #aj rusty looking cookstove1 a cupboard for the dishes1 a table1 three or four chairs1 and the beds4 ,uncle ,henry and ,aunt ,em had a big bed in one corner1 and ,dorothy a little bed in another corner4 ,there was no garret at all1 and no cellar,-except a small hole dug in the ground1 called a cyclone cellar1 where the family could go in case one of those great whirlwinds arose1 mighty enough to crush any building in its path4 #aa ,it was reached by a trap door in the middle of the floor1 from which a ladder led down into the small1 dark hole4 ,when ,dorothy stood in the doorway and looked around1 she could see nothing but the great gray prairie on every side4 ,not a tree nor a house broke the broad sweep of flat country that reached to the edge of the sky in all directions4 ,the sun had baked the plowed land into a gray mass1 with little cracks running through it4 #ab ,even the grass was not green1 for the sun had burned the tops of the long blades until they were the same gray color to be seen everywhere4 ,once the house had been painted1 but the sun blistered the paint and the rains washed it away1 and now the house was as dull and gray as everything else4 ,when ,aunt ,em came there to live she was a young1 pretty wife4 ,the sun and wind had changed her1 too4 ,they had taken the sparkle from her eyes and left #ac them a sober gray2 they had taken the red from her cheeks and lips1 and they were gray also4 ,she was thin and gaunt1 and never smiled now4 ,when ,dorothy1 who was an orphan1 first came to her1 ,aunt ,em had been so startled by the child's laughter that she would scream and press her hand upon her heart whenever ,dorothy's merry voice reached her ears2 and she still looked at the little girl with wonder that she could find anything to laugh at4 ,uncle #ad ,henry never laughed4 ,he worked hard from morning till night and did not know what joy was4 ,he was gray also1 from his long beard to his rough boots1 and he looked stern and solemn1 and rarely spoke4 ,it was ,toto that made ,dorothy laugh1 and saved her from growing as gray as her other surroundings4 ,toto was not gray2 he was a little black dog1 with long silky hair and small black eyes that twinkled merrily on either side of his funny1 wee nose4 #ae ,toto played all day long1 and ,dorothy played with him1 and loved him dearly4 ,today1 however1 they were not playing4 ,uncle ,henry sat upon the doorstep and looked anxiously at the sky1 which was even grayer than usual4 ,dorothy stood in the door with ,toto in her arms1 and looked at the sky too4 ,aunt ,em was washing the dishes4 ,from the far north they heard a low wail of the wind1 and ,uncle ,henry and ,dorothy could see where the long grass #af bowed in waves before the coming storm4 ,there now came a sharp whistling in the air from the south1 and as they turned their eyes that way they saw ripples in the grass coming from that direction also4 ,suddenly ,uncle ,henry stood up4 8,there's a cyclone coming1 ,em10 he called to his wife4 8,i'll go look after the stock40 ,then he ran toward the sheds where the cows and horses were kept4 ,aunt ,em dropped her work and came to the door4 ,one #ag glance told her of the danger close at hand4 8,quick1 ,dorothy60 she screamed4 8,run for the cellar60 ,toto jumped out of ,dorothy's arms and hid under the bed1 and the girl started to get him4 ,aunt ,em1 badly frightened1 threw open the trap door in the floor and climbed down the ladder into the small1 dark hole4 ,dorothy caught ,toto at last and started to follow her aunt4 ,when she was halfway across the room there #ah came a great shriek from the wind1 and the house shook so hard that she lost her footing and sat down suddenly upon the floor4 ,then a strange thing happened4 ,the house whirled around two or three times and rose slowly through the air4 ,dorothy felt as if she were going up in a balloon4 ,the north and south winds met where the house stood1 and made it the exact center of the cyclone4 ,in the middle of a cyclone the air is generally still1 but the #ai great pressure of the wind on every side of the house raised it up higher and higher1 until it was at the very top of the cyclone2 and there it remained and was carried miles and miles away as easily as you could carry a feather4 ,it was very dark1 and the wind howled horribly around her1 but ,dorothy found she was riding quite easily4 ,after the first few whirls around1 and one other time when the house tipped badly1 she felt as if she were being #bj rocked gently1 like a baby in a cradle4 ,toto did not like it4 ,he ran about the room1 now here1 now there1 barking loudly2 but ,dorothy sat quite still on the floor and waited to see what would happen4 ,once ,toto got too near the open trap door1 and fell in2 and at first the little girl thought she had lost him4 ,but soon she saw one of his ears sticking up through the hole1 for the strong pressure of the air was keeping him up so that he could not #ba fall4 ,she crept to the hole1 caught ,toto by the ear1 and dragged him into the room again1 afterward closing the trap door so that no more accidents could happen4 ,hour after hour passed away1 and slowly ,dorothy got over her fright2 but she felt quite lonely1 and the wind shrieked so loudly all about her that she nearly became deaf4 ,at first she had wondered if she would be dashed to pieces when the house fell again2 but as the #bb hours passed and nothing terrible happened1 she stopped worrying and resolved to wait calmly and see what the future would bring4 ,at last she crawled over the swaying floor to her bed1 and lay down upon it2 and ,toto followed and lay down beside her4 ,in spite of the swaying of the house and the wailing of the wind1 ,dorothy soon closed her eyes and fell fast asleep4 #bc ,chapter ,,ii ,the ,council with the ,munchkins ,she was awakened by a shock1 so sudden and severe that if ,dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt4 ,as it was1 the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened2 and ,toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally4 ,dorothy sat up and noticed that the house was not moving2 nor was it dark1 for the #bd bright sunshine came in at the window1 flooding the little room4 ,she sprang from her bed and with ,toto at her heels ran and opened the door4 ,the little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her1 her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw4 ,the cyclone had set the house down very gently,-for a cyclone,-in the midst of a country of marvelous beauty4 ,there were lovely patches of greensward all #be about1 with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits4 ,banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand1 and birds with rare and brilliant plumage sang and fluttered in the trees and bushes4 ,a little way off was a small brook1 rushing and sparkling along between green banks1 and murmuring in a voice very grateful to a little girl who had lived so long on the dry1 gray prairies4 ,while she stood looking eagerly at the strange and beautiful #bf sights1 she noticed coming toward her a group of the queerest people she had ever seen4 ,they were not as big as the grown folk she had always been used to2 but neither were they very small4 ,in fact1 they seemed about as tall as ,dorothy1 who was a well-grown child for her age1 although they were1 so far as looks go1 many years older4 ,three were men and one a woman1 and all were oddly dressed4 ,they wore round hats that rose to a small point a foot above #bg their heads1 with little bells around the brims that tinkled sweetly as they moved4 ,the hats of the men were blue2 the little woman's hat was white1 and she wore a white gown that hung in pleats from her shoulders4 ,over it were sprinkled little stars that glistened in the sun like diamonds4 ,the men were dressed in blue1 of the same shade as their hats1 and wore well-polished boots with a deep roll of blue at the tops4 ,the men1 ,dorothy thought1 were #bh about as old as ,uncle ,henry1 for two of them had beards4 ,but the little woman was doubtless much older4 ,her face was covered with wrinkles1 her hair was nearly white1 and she walked rather stiffly4 ,when these people drew near the house where ,dorothy was standing in the doorway1 they paused and whispered among themselves1 as if afraid to come farther4 ,but the little old woman walked up to ,dorothy1 made a low bow and said1 #bi in a sweet voice3 8,you are welcome1 most noble ,sorceress1 to the land of the ,munchkins4 ,we are so grateful to you for having killed the ,wicked ,witch of the ,east1 and for setting our people free from bondage40 ,dorothy listened to this speech with wonder4 ,what could the little woman possibly mean by calling her a sorceress1 and saying she had killed the ,wicked ,witch of the ,east8 ,dorothy was an innocent1 #cj harmless little girl1 who had been carried by a cyclone many miles from home2 and she had never killed anything in all her life4 ,but the little woman evidently expected her to answer2 so ,dorothy said1 with hesitation1 8,you are very kind1 but there must be some mistake4 ,i have not killed anything40 8,your house did1 anyway10 replied the little old woman1 with a laugh1 8and that is the same thing4 ,see60 she continued1 #ca pointing to the corner of the house4 8,there are her two feet1 still sticking out from under a block of wood40 ,dorothy looked1 and gave a little cry of fright4 ,there1 indeed1 just under the corner of the great beam the house rested on1 two feet were sticking out1 shod in silver shoes with pointed toes4 8,oh1 dear6 ,oh1 dear60 cried ,dorothy1 clasping her hands together in dismay4 8,the house must have fallen on her4 ,whatever #cb shall we do80 8,there is nothing to be done10 said the little woman calmly4 8,but who was she80 asked ,dorothy4 8,she was the ,wicked ,witch of the ,east1 as ,i said10 answered the little woman4 8,she has held all the ,munchkins in bondage for many years1 making them slave for her night and day4 ,now they are all set free1 and are grateful to you for the favor40 8,who are the ,munchkins80 inquired #cc ,dorothy4 8,they are the people who live in this land of the ,east where the ,wicked ,witch ruled40 8,are you a ,munchkin80 asked ,dorothy4 8,no1 but ,i am their friend1 although ,i live in the land of the ,north4 ,when they saw the ,witch of the ,east was dead the ,munchkins sent a swift messenger to me1 and ,i came at once4 ,i am the ,witch of the ,north40 8,oh1 gracious60 cried #cd ,dorothy4 8,are you a real witch80 8,yes1 indeed10 answered the little woman4 8,but ,i am a good witch1 and the people love me4 ,i am not as powerful as the ,wicked ,witch was who ruled here1 or ,i should have set the people free myself40 8,but ,i thought all witches were wicked10 said the girl1 who was half frightened at facing a real witch4 8,oh1 no1 that is a great mistake4 ,there were only four witches in all the ,land of ,oz1 and two of them1 those #ce who live in the ,north and the ,south1 are good witches4 ,i know this is true1 for ,i am one of them myself1 and cannot be mistaken4 ,those who dwelt in the ,east and the ,west were1 indeed1 wicked witches2 but now that you have killed one of them1 there is but one ,wicked ,witch in all the ,land of ,oz,-the one who lives in the ,west40 8,but10 said ,dorothy1 after a moment's thought1 8,aunt ,em has told me that the witches were all #cf dead,-years and years ago40 8,who is ,aunt ,em80 inquired the little old woman4 8,she is my aunt who lives in ,kansas1 where ,i came from40 ,the ,witch of the ,north seemed to think for a time1 with her head bowed and her eyes upon the ground4 ,then she looked up and said1 8,i do not know where ,kansas is1 for ,i have never heard that country mentioned before4 ,but tell me1 is it a civilized country80 8,oh1 yes10 #cg replied ,dorothy4 8,then that accounts for it4 ,in the civilized countries ,i believe there are no witches left1 nor wizards1 nor sorceresses1 nor magicians4 ,but1 you see1 the ,land of ,oz has never been civilized1 for we are cut off from all the rest of the world4 ,therefore we still have witches and wizards amongst us40 8,who are the wizards80 asked ,dorothy4 8,oz himself is the ,great ,wizard10 answered the ,witch1 sinking her #ch voice to a whisper4 8,he is more powerful than all the rest of us together4 ,he lives in the ,city of ,emeralds40 ,dorothy was going to ask another question1 but just then the ,munchkins1 who had been standing silently by1 gave a loud shout and pointed to the corner of the house where the ,wicked ,witch had been lying4 8,what is it80 asked the little old woman1 and looked1 and began to laugh4 ,the feet of the dead ,witch #ci had disappeared entirely1 and nothing was left but the silver shoes4 8,she was so old10 explained the ,witch of the ,north1 8that she dried up quickly in the sun4 ,that is the end of her4 ,but the silver shoes are yours1 and you shall have them to wear40 ,she reached down and picked up the shoes1 and after shaking the dust out of them handed them to ,dorothy4 8,the ,witch of the ,east was proud of those silver shoes10 said one of the ,munchkins1 8and there is some #dj charm connected with them2 but what it is we never knew40 ,dorothy carried the shoes into the house and placed them on the table4 ,then she came out again to the ,munchkins and said3 8,i am anxious to get back to my aunt and uncle1 for ,i am sure they will worry about me4 ,can you help me find my way80 ,the ,munchkins and the ,witch first looked at one another1 and then at ,dorothy1 and then shook their heads4 8,at the ,east1 not far from #da here10 said one1 8there is a great desert1 and none could live to cross it40 8,it is the same at the ,south10 said another1 8for ,i have been there and seen it4 ,the ,south is the country of the ,quadlings40 8,i am told10 said the third man1 8that it is the same at the ,west4 ,and that country1 where the ,winkies live1 is ruled by the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west1 who would make you her slave if you passed her way40 8,the ,north is my home10 said #db the old lady1 8and at its edge is the same great desert that surrounds this ,land of ,oz4 ,i'm afraid1 my dear1 you will have to live with us40 ,dorothy began to sob at this1 for she felt lonely among all these strange people4 ,her tears seemed to grieve the kind-hearted ,munchkins1 for they immediately took out their handkerchiefs and began to weep also4 ,as for the little old woman1 she took off her cap and balanced the point on the end of her nose1 #dc while she counted 8,one1 two1 three0 in a solemn voice4 ,at once the cap changed to a slate1 on which was written in big1 white chalk marks3 8,,,let dorothy go to the city of emeralds0,' ,the little old woman took the slate from her nose1 and having read the words on it1 asked1 8,is your name ,dorothy1 my dear80 8,yes10 answered the child1 looking up and drying her tears4 8,then you #dd must go to the ,city of ,emeralds4 ,perhaps ,oz will help you40 8,where is this city80 asked ,dorothy4 8,it is exactly in the center of the country1 and is ruled by ,oz1 the ,great ,wizard ,i told you of40 8,is he a good man80 inquired the girl anxiously4 8,he is a good ,wizard4 ,whether he is a man or not ,i cannot tell1 for ,i have never seen him40 8,how can ,i get there80 asked ,dorothy4 #de 8,you must walk4 ,it is a long journey1 through a country that is sometimes pleasant and sometimes dark and terrible4 ,however1 ,i will use all the magic arts ,i know of to keep you from harm40 8,won't you go with me80 pleaded the girl1 who had begun to look upon the little old woman as her only friend4 8,no1 ,i cannot do that10 she replied1 8but ,i will give you my kiss1 and no one will dare injure a person who has been kissed by the ,witch of the #df ,north40 ,she came close to ,dorothy and kissed her gently on the forehead4 ,where her lips touched the girl they left a round1 shining mark1 as ,dorothy found out soon after4 8,the road to the ,city of ,emeralds is paved with yellow brick10 said the ,witch1 8so you cannot miss it4 ,when you get to ,oz do not be afraid of him1 but tell your story and ask him to help you4 ,good-bye1 my dear40 ,the three ,munchkins bowed low to her and #dg wished her a pleasant journey1 after which they walked away through the trees4 ,the ,witch gave ,dorothy a friendly little nod1 whirled around on her left heel three times1 and straightway disappeared1 much to the surprise of little ,toto1 who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone1 because he had been afraid even to growl while she stood by4 ,but ,dorothy1 knowing her to be a witch1 had expected her to disappear in just that way1 #dh and was not surprised in the least4 #di ,chapter ,,iii ,how ,dorothy ,saved the ,scarecrow ,when ,dorothy was left alone she began to feel hungry4 ,so she went to the cupboard and cut herself some bread1 which she spread with butter4 ,she gave some to ,toto1 and taking a pail from the shelf she carried it down to the little brook and filled it with clear1 sparkling water4 ,toto ran over to the trees and began to bark at the birds sitting there4 #ej ,dorothy went to get him1 and saw such delicious fruit hanging from the branches that she gathered some of it1 finding it just what she wanted to help out her breakfast4 ,then she went back to the house1 and having helped herself and ,toto to a good drink of the cool1 clear water1 she set about making ready for the journey to the ,city of ,emeralds4 ,dorothy had only one other dress1 but that happened to be clean and was hanging on a peg beside her #ea bed4 ,it was gingham1 with checks of white and blue2 and although the blue was somewhat faded with many washings1 it was still a pretty frock4 ,the girl washed herself carefully1 dressed herself in the clean gingham1 and tied her pink sunbonnet on her head4 ,she took a little basket and filled it with bread from the cupboard1 laying a white cloth over the top4 ,then she looked down at her feet and noticed how old and worn her shoes were4 #eb 8,they surely will never do for a long journey1 ,toto10 she said4 ,and ,toto looked up into her face with his little black eyes and wagged his tail to show he knew what she meant4 ,at that moment ,dorothy saw lying on the table the silver shoes that had belonged to the ,witch of the ,east4 8,i wonder if they will fit me10 she said to ,toto4 8,they would be just the thing to take a long walk in1 for they could not wear out40 ,she took #ec off her old leather shoes and tried on the silver ones1 which fitted her as well as if they had been made for her4 ,finally she picked up her basket4 8,come along1 ,toto10 she said4 8,we will go to the ,emerald ,city and ask the ,great ,oz how to get back to ,kansas again40 ,she closed the door1 locked it1 and put the key carefully in the pocket of her dress4 ,and so1 with ,toto trotting along soberly behind her1 she started on #ed her journey4 ,there were several roads nearby1 but it did not take her long to find the one paved with yellow bricks4 ,within a short time she was walking briskly toward the ,emerald ,city1 her silver shoes tinkling merrily on the hard1 yellow road-bed4 ,the sun shone bright and the birds sang sweetly1 and ,dorothy did not feel nearly so bad as you might think a little girl would who had been suddenly whisked away from her own country and #ee set down in the midst of a strange land4 ,she was surprised1 as she walked along1 to see how pretty the country was about her4 ,there were neat fences at the sides of the road1 painted a dainty blue color1 and beyond them were fields of grain and vegetables in abundance4 ,evidently the ,munchkins were good farmers and able to raise large crops4 ,once in a while she would pass a house1 and the people came out to look at #ef her and bow low as she went by2 for everyone knew she had been the means of destroying the ,wicked ,witch and setting them free from bondage4 ,the houses of the ,munchkins were odd-looking dwellings1 for each was round1 with a big dome for a roof4 ,all were painted blue1 for in this country of the ,east blue was the favorite color4 ,toward evening1 when ,dorothy was tired with her long walk and began to wonder where she should pass #eg the night1 she came to a house rather larger than the rest4 ,on the green lawn before it many men and women were dancing4 ,five little fiddlers played as loudly as possible1 and the people were laughing and singing1 while a big table near by was loaded with delicious fruits and nuts1 pies and cakes1 and many other good things to eat4 ,the people greeted ,dorothy kindly1 and invited her to supper and to pass the night with them2 for this #eh was the home of one of the richest ,munchkins in the land1 and his friends were gathered with him to celebrate their freedom from the bondage of the ,wicked ,witch4 ,dorothy ate a hearty supper and was waited upon by the rich ,munchkin himself1 whose name was ,boq4 ,then she sat upon a settee and watched the people dance4 ,when ,boq saw her silver shoes he said1 8,you must be a great sorceress40 8,why80 asked the girl4 #ei 8,because you wear silver shoes and have killed the ,wicked ,witch4 ,besides1 you have white in your frock1 and only witches and sorceresses wear white40 8,my dress is blue and white checked10 said ,dorothy1 smoothing out the wrinkles in it4 8,it is kind of you to wear that10 said ,boq4 8,blue is the color of the ,munchkins1 and white is the witch color4 ,so we know you are a friendly witch40 ,dorothy did not know what to #fj say to this1 for all the people seemed to think her a witch1 and she knew very well she was only an ordinary little girl who had come by the chance of a cyclone into a strange land4 ,when she had tired watching the dancing1 ,boq led her into the house1 where he gave her a room with a pretty bed in it4 ,the sheets were made of blue cloth1 and ,dorothy slept soundly in them till morning1 with ,toto curled up on the blue rug beside her4 ,she ate a hearty breakfast1 and #fa watched a wee ,munchkin baby1 who played with ,toto and pulled his tail and crowed and laughed in a way that greatly amused ,dorothy4 ,toto was a fine curiosity to all the people1 for they had never seen a dog before4 8,how far is it to the ,emerald ,city80 the girl asked4 8,i do not know10 answered ,boq gravely1 8for ,i have never been there4 ,it is better for people to keep away from ,oz1 unless they have business with him4 ,but it is a #fb long way to the ,emerald ,city1 and it will take you many days4 ,the country here is rich and pleasant1 but you must pass through rough and dangerous places before you reach the end of your journey40 ,this worried ,dorothy a little1 but she knew that only the ,great ,oz could help her get to ,kansas again1 so she bravely resolved not to turn back4 ,she bade her friends good-bye1 and again started along the road of yellow brick4 #fc ,when she had gone several miles she thought she would stop to rest1 and so climbed to the top of the fence beside the road and sat down4 ,there was a great cornfield beyond the fence1 and not far away she saw a ,scarecrow1 placed high on a pole to keep the birds from the ripe corn4 ,dorothy leaned her chin upon her hand and gazed thoughtfully at the ,scarecrow4 ,its head was a small sack stuffed with straw1 with eyes1 nose1 and #fd mouth painted on it to represent a face4 ,an old1 pointed blue hat1 that had belonged to some ,munchkin1 was perched on his head1 and the rest of the figure was a blue suit of clothes1 worn and faded1 which had also been stuffed with straw4 ,on the feet were some old boots with blue tops1 such as every man wore in this country1 and the figure was raised above the stalks of corn by means of the pole stuck up its back4 ,while ,dorothy was looking #fe earnestly into the queer1 painted face of the ,scarecrow1 she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her4 ,she thought she must have been mistaken at first1 for none of the scarecrows in ,kansas ever wink2 but presently the figure nodded its head to her in a friendly way4 ,then she climbed down from the fence and walked up to it1 while ,toto ran around the pole and barked4 8,good day10 said the ,scarecrow1 in a rather husky #ff voice4 8,did you speak80 asked the girl1 in wonder4 8,certainly10 answered the ,scarecrow4 8,how do you do80 8,i'm pretty well1 thank you10 replied ,dorothy politely4 8,how do you do80 8,i'm not feeling well10 said the ,scarecrow1 with a smile1 8for it is very tedious being perched up here night and day to scare away crows40 8,can't you get down80 asked ,dorothy4 8,no1 for this pole is stuck #fg up my back4 ,if you will please take away the pole ,i shall be greatly obliged to you40 ,dorothy reached up both arms and lifted the figure off the pole1 for1 being stuffed with straw1 it was quite light4 8,thank you very much10 said the ,scarecrow1 when he had been set down on the ground4 8,i feel like a new man40 ,dorothy was puzzled at this1 for it sounded queer to hear a stuffed man speak1 and to see him bow and walk along beside #fh her4 8,who are you80 asked the ,scarecrow when he had stretched himself and yawned4 8,and where are you going80 8,my name is ,dorothy10 said the girl1 8and ,i am going to the ,emerald ,city1 to ask the ,great ,oz to send me back to ,kansas40 8,where is the ,emerald ,city80 he inquired4 8,and who is ,oz80 8,why1 don't you know80 she returned1 in surprise4 8,no1 indeed4 ,i don't know #fi anything4 ,you see1 ,i am stuffed1 so ,i have no brains at all10 he answered sadly4 8,oh10 said ,dorothy1 8,i'm awfully sorry for you40 8,do you think10 he asked1 8if ,i go to the ,emerald ,city with you1 that ,oz would give me some brains80 8,i cannot tell10 she returned1 8but you may come with me1 if you like4 ,if ,oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now40 8,that is true10 said the #gj ,scarecrow4 8,you see10 he continued confidentially1 8,i don't mind my legs and arms and body being stuffed1 because ,i cannot get hurt4 ,if anyone treads on my toes or sticks a pin into me1 it doesn't matter1 for ,i can't feel it4 ,but ,i do not want people to call me a fool1 and if my head stays stuffed with straw instead of with brains1 as yours is1 how am ,i ever to know anything80 8,i understand how you feel10 said the little girl1 who was truly sorry #ga for him4 8,if you will come with me ,i'll ask ,oz to do all he can for you40 8,thank you10 he answered gratefully4 ,they walked back to the road4 ,dorothy helped him over the fence1 and they started along the path of yellow brick for the ,emerald ,city4 ,toto did not like this addition to the party at first4 ,he smelled around the stuffed man as if he suspected there might be a nest of rats in the straw1 and he often growled in an unfriendly way at the #gb ,scarecrow4 8,don't mind ,toto10 said ,dorothy to her new friend4 8,he never bites40 8,oh1 ,i'm not afraid10 replied the ,scarecrow4 8,he can't hurt the straw4 ,do let me carry that basket for you4 ,i shall not mind it1 for ,i can't get tired4 ,i'll tell you a secret10 he continued1 as he walked along4 8,there is only one thing in the world ,i am afraid of40 8,what is that80 asked ,dorothy2 8the ,munchkin #gc farmer who made you80 8,no10 answered the ,scarecrow2 8it's a lighted match40 #gd ,chapter ,,iv ,the ,road ,through the ,forest ,after a few hours the road began to be rough1 and the walking grew so difficult that the ,scarecrow often stumbled over the yellow bricks1 which were here very uneven4 ,sometimes1 indeed1 they were broken or missing altogether1 leaving holes that ,toto jumped across and ,dorothy walked around4 ,as for the ,scarecrow1 having no brains1 he walked straight #ge ahead1 and so stepped into the holes and fell at full length on the hard bricks4 ,it never hurt him1 however1 and ,dorothy would pick him up and set him upon his feet again1 while he joined her in laughing merrily at his own mishap4 ,the farms were not nearly so well cared for here as they were farther back4 ,there were fewer houses and fewer fruit trees1 and the farther they went the more dismal and lonesome the country became4 ,at noon #gf they sat down by the roadside1 near a little brook1 and ,dorothy opened her basket and got out some bread4 ,she offered a piece to the ,scarecrow1 but he refused4 8,i am never hungry10 he said1 8and it is a lucky thing ,i am not1 for my mouth is only painted1 and if ,i should cut a hole in it so ,i could eat1 the straw ,i am stuffed with would come out1 and that would spoil the shape of my head40 ,dorothy saw at once that this was true1 so she #gg only nodded and went on eating her bread4 8,tell me something about yourself and the country you came from10 said the ,scarecrow1 when she had finished her dinner4 ,so she told him all about ,kansas1 and how gray everything was there1 and how the cyclone had carried her to this queer ,land of ,oz4 ,the ,scarecrow listened carefully1 and said1 8,i cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry1 #gh gray place you call ,kansas40 8,that is because you have no brains0 answered the girl4 8,no matter how dreary and gray our homes are1 we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country1 be it ever so beautiful4 ,there is no place like home40 ,the ,scarecrow sighed4 8,of course ,i cannot understand it10 he said4 8,if your heads were stuffed with straw1 like mine1 you would probably all live in the beautiful #gi places1 and then ,kansas would have no people at all4 ,it is fortunate for ,kansas that you have brains40 8,won't you tell me a story1 while we are resting80 asked the child4 ,the ,scarecrow looked at her reproachfully1 and answered3 8,my life has been so short that ,i really know nothing whatever4 ,i was only made day before yesterday4 ,what happened in the world before that time is all unknown to me4 ,luckily1 when the #hj farmer made my head1 one of the first things he did was to paint my ears1 so that ,i heard what was going on4 ,there was another ,munchkin with him1 and the first thing ,i heard was the farmer saying1 ,8,how do you like those ears8,0 8,8,they aren't straight1,00 answered the other4 8,8,never mind1,00 said the farmer4 8,8,they are ears just the same1,00 which was true enough4 8,8,now ,i'll make the eyes1,00 said the farmer4 #ha ,so he painted my right eye1 and as soon as it was finished ,i found myself looking at him and at everything around me with a great deal of curiosity1 for this was my first glimpse of the world4 8,8,that's a rather pretty eye1,00 remarked the ,munchkin who was watching the farmer4 8,8,blue paint is just the color for eyes4,0 8,8,i think ,i'll make the other a little bigger1,00 said the farmer4 ,and when the second eye was done #hb ,i could see much better than before4 ,then he made my nose and my mouth4 ,but ,i did not speak1 because at that time ,i didn't know what a mouth was for4 ,i had the fun of watching them make my body and my arms and legs2 and when they fastened on my head1 at last1 ,i felt very proud1 for ,i thought ,i was just as good a man as anyone4 8,8,this fellow will scare the crows fast enough1,0 said the farmer4 ,8,he looks just like a man4,0 8,8,why1 he #hc is a man1,0 said the other1 and ,i quite agreed with him4 ,the farmer carried me under his arm to the cornfield1 and set me up on a tall stick1 where you found me4 ,he and his friend soon after walked away and left me alone4 8,i did not like to be deserted this way4 ,so ,i tried to walk after them4 ,but my feet would not touch the ground1 and ,i was forced to stay on that pole4 ,it was a lonely life to lead1 for ,i had nothing to think of1 having been made such #hd a little while before4 ,many crows and other birds flew into the cornfield1 but as soon as they saw me they flew away again1 thinking ,i was a ,munchkin2 and this pleased me and made me feel that ,i was quite an important person4 ,by and by an old crow flew near me1 and after looking at me carefully he perched upon my shoulder and said3 8,8,i wonder if that farmer thought to fool me in this clumsy manner4 ,any crow of sense could see that you are only stuffed #he with straw4,0 ,then he hopped down at my feet and ate all the corn he wanted4 ,the other birds1 seeing he was not harmed by me1 came to eat the corn too1 so in a short time there was a great flock of them about me4 8,i felt sad at this1 for it showed ,i was not such a good ,scarecrow after all2 but the old crow comforted me1 saying1 ,8,if you only had brains in your head you would be as good a man as any of them1 and a better man than some of them4 ,brains are #hf the only things worth having in this world1 no matter whether one is a crow or a man4,0 8,after the crows had gone ,i thought this over1 and decided ,i would try hard to get some brains4 ,by good luck you came along and pulled me off the stake1 and from what you say ,i am sure the ,great ,oz will give me brains as soon as we get to the ,emerald ,city40 8,i hope so10 said ,dorothy earnestly1 8since you seem anxious to have them40 8,oh1 yes2 #hg ,i am anxious10 returned the ,scarecrow4 8,it is such an uncomfortable feeling to know one is a fool40 8,well10 said the girl1 8let us go40 ,and she handed the basket to the ,scarecrow4 ,there were no fences at all by the roadside now1 and the land was rough and untilled4 ,toward evening they came to a great forest1 where the trees grew so big and close together that their branches met over the road of yellow brick4 #hh ,it was almost dark under the trees1 for the branches shut out the daylight2 but the travelers did not stop1 and went on into the forest4 8,if this road goes in1 it must come out10 said the ,scarecrow1 8and as the ,emerald ,city is at the other end of the road1 we must go wherever it leads us40 8,anyone would know that10 said ,dorothy4 8,certainly2 that is why ,i know it10 returned the ,scarecrow4 8,if it required #hi brains to figure it out1 ,i never should have said it40 ,after an hour or so the light faded away1 and they found themselves stumbling along in the darkness4 ,dorothy could not see at all1 but ,toto could1 for some dogs see very well in the dark2 and the ,scarecrow declared he could see as well as by day4 ,so she took hold of his arm and managed to get along fairly well4 8,if you see any house1 or any place where we can pass the night10 she said1 8you #ij must tell me2 for it is very uncomfortable walking in the dark40 ,soon after the ,scarecrow stopped4 8,i see a little cottage at the right of us10 he said1 8built of logs and branches4 ,shall we go there80 8,yes1 indeed10 answered the child4 8,i am all tired out40 ,so the ,scarecrow led her through the trees until they reached the cottage1 and ,dorothy entered and found a bed of dried leaves in one corner4 ,she #ia lay down at once1 and with ,toto beside her soon fell into a sound sleep4 ,the ,scarecrow1 who was never tired1 stood up in another corner and waited patiently until morning came4 #ib ,chapter ,v ,the ,rescue of the ,tin ,woodman ,when ,dorothy awoke the sun was shining through the trees and ,toto had long been out chasing birds around him and squirrels4 ,she sat up and looked around her4 ,there was the ,scarecrow1 still standing patiently in his corner1 waiting for her4 8,we must go and search for water10 she said to him4 8,why do you want water80 he asked4 8,to wash my #ic face clean after the dust of the road1 and to drink1 so the dry bread will not stick in my throat40 8,it must be inconvenient to be made of flesh10 said the ,scarecrow thoughtfully1 8for you must sleep1 and eat and drink4 ,however1 you have brains1 and it is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly40 ,they left the cottage and walked through the trees until they found a little spring of clear water1 where ,dorothy drank and bathed and ate #id her breakfast4 ,she saw there was not much bread left in the basket1 and the girl was thankful the ,scarecrow did not have to eat anything1 for there was scarcely enough for herself and ,toto for the day4 ,when she had finished her meal1 and was about to go back to the road of yellow brick1 she was startled to hear a deep groan near by4 8,what was that80 she asked timidly4 8,i cannot imagine10 replied the ,scarecrow2 8but we can go and #ie see40 ,just then another groan reached their ears1 and the sound seemed to come from behind them4 ,they turned and walked through the forest a few steps1 when ,dorothy discovered something shining in a ray of sunshine that fell between the trees4 ,she ran to the place and then stopped short1 with a little cry of surprise4 ,one of the big trees had been partly chopped through1 and standing beside it1 with an uplifted axe in his hands1 #if was a man made entirely of tin4 ,his head and arms and legs were jointed upon his body1 but he stood perfectly motionless1 as if he could not stir at all4 ,dorothy looked at him in amazement1 and so did the ,scarecrow1 while ,toto barked sharply and made a snap at the tin legs1 which hurt his teeth4 8,did you groan80 asked ,dorothy4 8,yes10 answered the tin man1 8,i did4 ,i've been groaning for more than a year1 #ig and no one has ever heard me before or come to help me40 8,what can ,i do for you80 she inquired softly1 for she was moved by the sad voice in which the man spoke4 8,get an oil-can and oil my joints10 he answered4 8,they are rusted so badly that ,i cannot move them at all2 if ,i am well oiled ,i shall soon be all right again4 ,you will find an oil-can on a shelf in my cottage40 ,dorothy at once ran back to the cottage and found the oil-can1 #ih and then she returned and asked anxiously1 8,where are your joints80 8,oil my neck1 first10 replied the ,tin ,woodman4 ,so she oiled it1 and as it was quite badly rusted the ,scarecrow took hold of the tin head and moved it gently from side to side until it worked freely1 and then the man could turn it himself4 8,now oil the joints in my arms10 he said4 ,and ,dorothy oiled them and the ,scarecrow bent them carefully until they #ii were quite free from rust and as good as new4 ,the ,tin ,woodman gave a sigh of satisfaction and lowered his axe1 which he leaned against the tree4 8,this is a great comfort10 he said4 8,i have been holding that axe in the air ever since ,i rusted1 and ,i'm glad to be able to put it down at last4 ,now1 if you will oil the joints of my legs1 ,i shall be all right once more40 ,so they oiled his legs until he could move them #ajj freely2 and he thanked them again and again for his release1 for he seemed a very polite creature1 and very grateful4 8,i might have stood there always if you had not come along10 he said2 8so you have certainly saved my life4 ,how did you happen to be here80 8,we are on our way to the ,emerald ,city to see the ,great ,oz10 she answered1 8and we stopped at your cottage to pass the night40 8,why do you wish to see ,oz80 #aja he asked4 8,i want him to send me back to ,kansas1 and the ,scarecrow wants him to put a few brains into his head10 she replied4 ,the ,tin ,woodman appeared to think deeply for a moment4 ,then he said3 8,do you suppose ,oz could give me a heart80 8,why1 ,i guess so10 ,dorothy answered4 8,it would be as easy as to give the ,scarecrow brains40 8,true10 the ,tin ,woodman returned4 8,so1 if you will allow me to #ajb join your party1 ,i will also go to the ,emerald ,city and ask ,oz to help me40 8,come along10 said the ,scarecrow heartily1 and ,dorothy added that she would be pleased to have his company4 ,so the ,tin ,woodman shouldered his axe and they all passed through the forest until they came to the road that was paved with yellow brick4 ,the ,tin ,woodman had asked ,dorothy to put the oil-can in her basket4 8,for10 he said1 8if ,i should get caught in the rain1 #ajc and rust again1 ,i would need the oil-can badly40 ,it was a bit of good luck to have their new comrade join the party1 for soon after they had begun their journey again they came to a place where the trees and branches grew so thick over the road that the travelers could not pass4 ,but the ,tin ,woodman set to work with his axe and chopped so well that soon he cleared a passage for the entire party4 ,dorothy was thinking so earnestly as #ajd they walked along that she did not notice when the ,scarecrow stumbled into a hole and rolled over to the side of the road4 ,indeed he was obliged to call to her to help him up again4 8,why didn't you walk around the hole80 asked the ,tin ,woodman4 8,i don't know enough10 replied the ,scarecrow cheerfully4 8,my head is stuffed with straw1 you know1 and that is why ,i am going to ,oz to ask him for some brains40 #aje 8,oh1 ,i see10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,but1 after all1 brains are not the best things in the world40 8,have you any80 inquired the ,scarecrow4 8,no1 my head is quite empty10 answered the ,woodman4 8,but once ,i had brains1 and a heart also2 so1 having tried them both1 ,i should much rather have a heart40 8,and why is that80 asked the ,scarecrow4 8,i will tell you my story1 and #ajf then you will know40 ,so1 while they were walking through the forest1 the ,tin ,woodman told the following story3 8,i was born the son of a woodman who chopped down trees in the forest and sold the wood for a living4 ,when ,i grew up1 ,i too became a woodchopper1 and after my father died ,i took care of my old mother as long as she lived4 ,then ,i made up my mind that instead of living alone ,i would marry1 so that ,i might not become lonely4 #ajg 8,there was one of the ,munchkin girls who was so beautiful that ,i soon grew to love her with all my heart4 ,she1 on her part1 promised to marry me as soon as ,i could earn enough money to build a better house for her2 so ,i set to work harder than ever4 ,but the girl lived with an old woman who did not want her to marry anyone1 for she was so lazy she wished the girl to remain with her and do the cooking and the housework4 ,so the old woman went to the ,wicked #ajh ,witch of the ,east1 and promised her two sheep and a cow if she would prevent the marriage4 ,thereupon the ,wicked ,witch enchanted my axe1 and when ,i was chopping away at my best one day1 for ,i was anxious to get the new house and my wife as soon as possible1 the axe slipped all at once and cut off my left leg4 8,this at first seemed a great misfortune1 for ,i knew a one-legged man could not do very well as a wood-chopper4 #aji ,so ,i went to a tinsmith and had him make me a new leg out of tin4 ,the leg worked very well1 once ,i was used to it4 ,but my action angered the ,wicked ,witch of the ,east1 for she had promised the old woman ,i should not marry the pretty ,munchkin girl4 ,when ,i began chopping again1 my axe slipped and cut off my right leg4 ,again ,i went to the tinsmith1 and again he made me a leg out of tin4 ,after this the enchanted axe cut off my arms1 one after the #aaj other2 but1 nothing daunted1 ,i had them replaced with tin ones4 ,the ,wicked ,witch then made the axe slip and cut off my head1 and at first ,i thought that was the end of me4 ,but the tinsmith happened to come along1 and he made me a new head out of tin4 8,i thought ,i had beaten the ,wicked ,witch then1 and ,i worked harder than ever2 but ,i little knew how cruel my enemy could be4 ,she thought of a new way to kill my love for the beautiful ,munchkin #aaa maiden1 and made my axe slip again1 so that it cut right through my body1 splitting me into two halves4 ,once more the tinsmith came to my help and made me a body of tin1 fastening my tin arms and legs and head to it1 by means of joints1 so that ,i could move around as well as ever4 ,but1 alas6 ,i had now no heart1 so that ,i lost all my love for the ,munchkin girl1 and did not care whether ,i married her or not4 ,i suppose she is still living with the old #aab woman1 waiting for me to come after her4 8,my body shone so brightly in the sun that ,i felt very proud of it and it did not matter now if my axe slipped1 for it could not cut me4 ,there was only one danger,-that my joints would rust2 but ,i kept an oil-can in my cottage and took care to oil myself whenever ,i needed it4 ,however1 there came a day when ,i forgot to do this1 and1 being caught in a rainstorm1 before ,i thought of the danger my #aac joints had rusted1 and ,i was left to stand in the woods until you came to help me4 ,it was a terrible thing to undergo1 but during the year ,i stood there ,i had time to think that the greatest loss ,i had known was the loss of my heart4 ,while ,i was in love ,i was the happiest man on earth2 but no one can love who has not a heart1 and so ,i am resolved to ask ,oz to give me one4 ,if he does1 ,i will go back to the ,munchkin maiden and marry her40 ,both #aad ,dorothy and the ,scarecrow had been greatly interested in the story of the ,tin ,woodman1 and now they knew why he was so anxious to get a new heart4 8,all the same10 said the ,scarecrow1 8,i shall ask for brains instead of a heart2 for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one40 8,i shall take the heart10 returned the ,tin ,woodman2 8for brains do not make one happy1 and happiness is the best thing in the world40 ,dorothy #aae did not say anything1 for she was puzzled to know which of her two friends was right1 and she decided if she could only get back to ,kansas and ,aunt ,em1 it did not matter so much whether the ,woodman had no brains and the ,scarecrow no heart1 or each got what he wanted4 ,what worried her most was that the bread was nearly gone1 and another meal for herself and ,toto would empty the basket4 ,to be sure1 neither the ,woodman nor the ,scarecrow #aaf ever ate anything1 but she was not made of tin nor straw1 and could not live unless she was fed4 #aag ,chapter ,,vi ,the ,cowardly ,lion ,all this time ,dorothy and her companions had been walking through the thick woods4 ,the road was still paved with yellow brick1 but these were much covered by dried branches and dead leaves from the trees1 and the walking was not at all good4 ,there were few birds in this part of the forest1 for birds love the open country where there is plenty of sunshine4 #aah ,but now and then there came a deep growl from some wild animal hidden among the trees4 ,these sounds made the little girl's heart beat fast1 for she did not know what made them2 but ,toto knew1 and he walked close to ,dorothy's side1 and did not even bark in return4 8,how long will it be10 the child asked of the ,tin ,woodman1 8before we are out of the forest80 8,i cannot tell10 was the answer1 8for ,i have never been to the ,emerald ,city4 ,but #aai my father went there once1 when ,i was a boy1 and he said it was a long journey through a dangerous country1 although nearer to the city where ,oz dwells the country is beautiful4 ,but ,i am not afraid so long as ,i have my oil-can1 and nothing can hurt the ,scarecrow1 while you bear upon your forehead the mark of the ,good ,witch's kiss1 and that will protect you from harm40 8,but ,toto60 said the girl anxiously4 8,what will protect him80 #abj 8,we must protect him ourselves if he is in danger10 replied the ,tin ,woodman4 ,just as he spoke there came from the forest a terrible roar1 and the next moment a great ,lion bounded into the road4 ,with one blow of his paw he sent the ,scarecrow spinning over and over to the edge of the road1 and then he struck at the ,tin ,woodman with his sharp claws4 ,but1 to the ,lion's surprise1 he could make no impression on the tin1 although the ,woodman #aba fell over in the road and lay still4 ,little ,toto1 now that he had an enemy to face1 ran barking toward the ,lion1 and the great beast had opened his mouth to bite the dog1 when ,dorothy1 fearing ,toto would be killed1 and heedless of danger1 rushed forward and slapped the ,lion upon his nose as hard as she could1 while she cried out3 8,don't you dare to bite ,toto6 ,you ought to be ashamed of yourself1 a big beast like you1 to bite a poor little dog60 #abb 8,i didn't bite him10 said the ,lion1 as he rubbed his nose with his paw where ,dorothy had hit it4 8,no1 but you tried to10 she retorted4 8,you are nothing but a big coward40 8,i know it10 said the ,lion1 hanging his head in shame4 8,i've always known it4 ,but how can ,i help it80 8,i don't know1 ,i'm sure4 ,to think of your striking a stuffed man1 like the poor ,scarecrow60 8,is he stuffed80 asked the #abc ,lion in surprise1 as he watched her pick up the ,scarecrow and set him upon his feet1 while she patted him into shape again4 8,of course he's stuffed10 replied ,dorothy1 who was still angry4 8,that's why he went over so easily10 remarked the ,lion4 8,it astonished me to see him whirl around so4 ,is the other one stuffed also80 8,no10 said ,dorothy1 8he's made of tin40 ,and she helped the ,woodman up again4 8,that's #abd why he nearly blunted my claws10 said the ,lion4 8,when they scratched against the tin it made a cold shiver run down my back4 ,what is that little animal you are so tender of80 8,he is my dog1 ,toto10 answered ,dorothy4 8,is he made of tin1 or stuffed80 asked the ,lion4 8,neither4 ,he's a,-a,-a meat dog10 said the girl4 8,oh6 ,he's a curious animal and seems remarkably small1 now that ,i look at him4 #abe ,no one would think of biting such a little thing1 except a coward like me10 continued the ,lion sadly4 8,what makes you a coward80 asked ,dorothy1 looking at the great beast in wonder1 for he was as big as a small horse4 8,it's a mystery10 replied the ,lion4 8,i suppose ,i was born that way4 ,all the other animals in the forest naturally expect me to be brave1 for the ,lion is everywhere thought to be the ,king of ,beasts4 ,i learned that #abf if ,i roared very loudly every living thing was frightened and got out of my way4 ,whenever ,i've met a man ,i've been awfully scared2 but ,i just roared at him1 and he has always run away as fast as he could go4 ,if the elephants and the tigers and the bears had ever tried to fight me1 ,i should have run myself,-,i'm such a coward2 but just as soon as they hear me roar they all try to get away from me1 and of course ,i let them go40 8,but that isn't right4 ,the #abg ,king of ,beasts shouldn't be a coward10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,i know it10 returned the ,lion1 wiping a tear from his eye with the tip of his tail4 8,it is my great sorrow1 and makes my life very unhappy4 ,but whenever there is danger1 my heart begins to beat fast40 8,perhaps you have heart disease10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,it may be10 said the ,lion4 8,if you have10 continued the ,tin ,woodman1 8you ought to be glad1 #abh for it proves you have a heart4 ,for my part1 ,i have no heart2 so ,i cannot have heart disease40 8,perhaps10 said the ,lion thoughtfully1 8if ,i had no heart ,i should not be a coward40 8,have you brains80 asked the ,scarecrow4 8,i suppose so4 ,i've never looked to see10 replied the ,lion4 8,i am going to the ,great ,oz to ask him to give me some10 remarked the ,scarecrow1 8for my head is stuffed with straw40 #abi 8,and ,i am going to ask him to give me a heart10 said the ,woodman4 8,and ,i am going to ask him to send ,toto and me back to ,kansas10 added ,dorothy4 8,do you think ,oz could give me courage80 asked the ,cowardly ,lion4 8,just as easily as he could give me brains10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,or give me a heart10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,or send me back to ,kansas10 said ,dorothy4 8,then1 if you don't mind1 #acj ,i'll go with you10 said the ,lion1 8for my life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage40 8,you will be very welcome10 answered ,dorothy1 8for you will help to keep away the other wild beasts4 ,it seems to me they must be more cowardly than you are if they allow you to scare them so easily40 8,they really are10 said the ,lion1 8but that doesn't make me any braver1 and as long as ,i know myself to be a coward ,i shall be unhappy40 ,so once #aca more the little company set off upon the journey1 the ,lion walking with stately strides at ,dorothy's side4 ,toto did not approve of this new comrade at first1 for he could not forget how nearly he had been crushed between the ,lion's great jaws4 ,but after a time he became more at ease1 and presently ,toto and the ,cowardly ,lion had grown to be good friends4 ,during the rest of that day there was no other adventure to mar the peace of #acb their journey4 ,once1 indeed1 the ,tin ,woodman stepped upon a beetle that was crawling along the road1 and killed the poor little thing4 ,this made the ,tin ,woodman very unhappy1 for he was always careful not to hurt any living creature2 and as he walked along he wept several tears of sorrow and regret4 ,these tears ran slowly down his face and over the hinges of his jaw1 and there they rusted4 ,when ,dorothy presently asked him a question #acc the ,tin ,woodman could not open his mouth1 for his jaws were tightly rusted together4 ,he became greatly frightened at this and made many motions to ,dorothy to relieve him1 but she could not understand4 ,the ,lion was also puzzled to know what was wrong4 ,but the ,scarecrow seized the oil-can from ,dorothy's basket and oiled the ,woodman's jaws1 so that after a few moments he could talk as well as before4 8,this will serve me a lesson10 #acd said he1 8to look where ,i step4 ,for if ,i should kill another bug or beetle ,i should surely cry again1 and crying rusts my jaws so that ,i cannot speak40 ,thereafter he walked very carefully1 with his eyes on the road1 and when he saw a tiny ant toiling by he would step over it1 so as not to harm it4 ,the ,tin ,woodman knew very well he had no heart1 and therefore he took great care never to be cruel or unkind to anything4 8,you #ace people with hearts10 he said1 8have something to guide you1 and need never do wrong2 but ,i have no heart1 and so ,i must be very careful4 ,when ,oz gives me a heart of course ,i needn't mind so much40 #acf ,chapter ,,vii ,the ,journey to the ,great ,oz ,they were obliged to camp out that night under a large tree in the forest1 for there were no houses near4 ,the tree made a good1 thick covering to protect them from the dew1 and the ,tin ,woodman chopped a great pile of wood with his axe and ,dorothy built a splendid fire that warmed her and made her feel less lonely4 ,she and ,toto ate the last of their #acg bread1 and now she did not know what they would do for breakfast4 8,if you wish10 said the ,lion1 8,i will go into the forest and kill a deer for you4 ,you can roast it by the fire1 since your tastes are so peculiar that you prefer cooked food1 and then you will have a very good breakfast40 8,don't6 ,please don't10 begged the ,tin ,woodman4 8,i should certainly weep if you killed a poor deer1 and then my jaws would rust again40 #ach ,but the ,lion went away into the forest and found his own supper1 and no one ever knew what it was1 for he didn't mention it4 ,and the ,scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled ,dorothy's basket with them1 so that she would not be hungry for a long time4 ,she thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the ,scarecrow1 but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts4 ,his padded hands were so clumsy and #aci the nuts were so small that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket4 ,but the ,scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket1 for it enabled him to keep away from the fire1 as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up4 ,so he kept a good distance away from the flames1 and only came near to cover ,dorothy with dry leaves when she lay down to sleep4 ,these kept her very snug and warm1 and she slept soundly until #adj morning4 ,when it was daylight1 the girl bathed her face in a little rippling brook1 and soon after they all started toward the ,emerald ,city4 ,this was to be an eventful day for the travelers4 ,they had hardly been walking an hour when they saw before them a great ditch that crossed the road and divided the forest as far as they could see on either side4 ,it was a very wide ditch1 and when they crept up to the edge and looked into it they could #ada see it was also very deep1 and there were many big1 jagged rocks at the bottom4 ,the sides were so steep that none of them could climb down1 and for a moment it seemed that their journey must end4 8,what shall we do80 asked ,dorothy despairingly4 8,i haven't the faintest idea10 said the ,tin ,woodman1 and the ,lion shook his shaggy mane and looked thoughtful4 ,but the ,scarecrow said1 8,we cannot fly1 that is certain4 ,neither can #adb we climb down into this great ditch4 ,therefore1 if we cannot jump over it1 we must stop where we are40 8,i think ,i could jump over it10 said the ,cowardly ,lion1 after measuring the distance carefully in his mind4 8,then we are all right10 answered the ,scarecrow1 8for you can carry us all over on your back1 one at a time40 8,well1 ,i'll try it10 said the ,lion4 8,who will go first80 8,i will10 declared the ,scarecrow1 #adc 8for1 if you found that you could not jump over the gulf1 ,dorothy would be killed1 or the ,tin ,woodman badly dented on the rocks below4 ,but if ,i am on your back it will not matter so much1 for the fall would not hurt me at all40 8,i am terribly afraid of falling1 myself10 said the ,cowardly ,lion1 8but ,i suppose there is nothing to do but try it4 ,so get on my back and we will make the attempt40 ,the ,scarecrow sat upon the ,lion's back1 and the #add big beast walked to the edge of the gulf and crouched down4 8,why don't you run and jump80 asked the ,scarecrow4 8,because that isn't the way we ,lions do these things10 he replied4 ,then giving a great spring1 he shot through the air and landed safely on the other side4 ,they were all greatly pleased to see how easily he did it1 and after the ,scarecrow had got down from his back the ,lion sprang across the ditch again4 ,dorothy #ade thought she would go next2 so she took ,toto in her arms and climbed on the ,lion's back1 holding tightly to his mane with one hand4 ,the next moment it seemed as if she were flying through the air2 and then1 before she had time to think about it1 she was safe on the other side4 ,the ,lion went back a third time and got the ,tin ,woodman1 and then they all sat down for a few moments to give the beast a chance to rest1 for his great leaps had made his breath short1 #adf and he panted like a big dog that has been running too long4 ,they found the forest very thick on this side1 and it looked dark and gloomy4 ,after the ,lion had rested they started along the road of yellow brick1 silently wondering1 each in his own mind1 if ever they would come to the end of the woods and reach the bright sunshine again4 ,to add to their discomfort1 they soon heard strange noises in the depths of the forest1 and #adg the ,lion whispered to them that it was in this part of the country that the ,kalidahs lived4 8,what are the ,kalidahs80 asked the girl4 8,they are monstrous beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers10 replied the ,lion1 8and with claws so long and sharp that they could tear me in two as easily as ,i could kill ,toto4 ,i'm terribly afraid of the ,kalidahs40 8,i'm not surprised that you are10 returned ,dorothy4 #adh 8,they must be dreadful beasts40 ,the ,lion was about to reply when suddenly they came to another gulf across the road4 ,but this one was so broad and deep that the ,lion knew at once he could not leap across it4 ,so they sat down to consider what they should do1 and after serious thought the ,scarecrow said3 8,here is a great tree1 standing close to the ditch4 ,if the ,tin ,woodman can chop it down1 so that it will fall to the other #adi side1 we can walk across it easily40 8,that is a first-rate idea10 said the ,lion4 8,one would almost suspect you had brains in your head1 instead of straw40 ,the ,woodman set to work at once1 and so sharp was his axe that the tree was soon chopped nearly through4 ,then the ,lion put his strong front legs against the tree and pushed with all his might1 and slowly the big tree tipped and fell with a crash across the ditch1 with its top branches on the other side4 #aej ,they had just started to cross this queer bridge when a sharp growl made them all look up1 and to their horror they saw running toward them two great beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers4 8,they are the ,kalidahs60 said the ,cowardly ,lion1 beginning to tremble4 8,quick60 cried the ,scarecrow4 8,let us cross over40 ,so ,dorothy went first1 holding ,toto in her arms1 the ,tin ,woodman #aea followed1 and the ,scarecrow came next4 ,the ,lion1 although he was certainly afraid1 turned to face the ,kalidahs1 and then he gave so loud and terrible a roar that ,dorothy screamed and the ,scarecrow fell over backward1 while even the fierce beasts stopped short and looked at him in surprise4 ,but1 seeing they were bigger than the ,lion1 and remembering that there were two of them and only one of him1 the ,kalidahs again rushed #aeb forward1 and the ,lion crossed over the tree and turned to see what they would do next4 ,without stopping an instant the fierce beasts also began to cross the tree4 ,and the ,lion said to ,dorothy3 8,we are lost1 for they will surely tear us to pieces with their sharp claws4 ,but stand close behind me1 and ,i will fight them as long as ,i am alive40 8,wait a minute60 called the ,scarecrow4 ,he had been thinking what was best to #aec be done1 and now he asked the ,woodman to chop away the end of the tree that rested on their side of the ditch4 ,the ,tin ,woodman began to use his axe at once1 and1 just as the two ,kalidahs were nearly across1 the tree fell with a crash into the gulf1 carrying the ugly1 snarling brutes with it1 and both were dashed to pieces on the sharp rocks at the bottom4 8,well10 said the ,cowardly ,lion1 drawing a long breath of relief1 8,i see we are going to live a #aed little while longer1 and ,i am glad of it1 for it must be a very uncomfortable thing not to be alive4 ,those creatures frightened me so badly that my heart is beating yet40 8,ah10 said the ,tin ,woodman sadly1 8,i wish ,i had a heart to beat40 ,this adventure made the travelers more anxious than ever to get out of the forest1 and they walked so fast that ,dorothy became tired1 and had to ride on the ,lion's back4 ,to their great joy the #aee trees became thinner the farther they advanced1 and in the afternoon they suddenly came upon a broad river1 flowing swiftly just before them4 ,on the other side of the water they could see the road of yellow brick running through a beautiful country1 with green meadows dotted with bright flowers and all the road bordered with trees hanging full of delicious fruits4 ,they were greatly pleased to see this delightful country before them4 8,how shall we cross the #aef river80 asked ,dorothy4 8,that is easily done10 replied the ,scarecrow4 8,the ,tin ,woodman must build us a raft1 so we can float to the other side40 ,so the ,woodman took his axe and began to chop down small trees to make a raft1 and while he was busy at this the ,scarecrow found on the riverbank a tree full of fine fruit4 ,this pleased ,dorothy1 who had eaten nothing but nuts all day1 and she made a hearty meal of the ripe fruit4 #aeg ,but it takes time to make a raft1 even when one is as industrious and untiring as the ,tin ,woodman1 and when night came the work was not done4 ,so they found a cozy place under the trees where they slept well until the morning2 and ,dorothy dreamed of the ,emerald ,city1 and of the good ,wizard ,oz1 who would soon send her back to her own home again4 #aeh ,chapter ,,viii ,the ,deadly ,poppy ,field ,our little party of travelers awakened the next morning refreshed and full of hope1 and ,dorothy breakfasted like a princess off peaches and plums from the trees beside the river4 ,behind them was the dark forest they had passed safely through1 although they had suffered many discouragements2 but before them was a lovely1 sunny country that #aei seemed to beckon them on to the ,emerald ,city4 ,to be sure1 the broad river now cut them off from this beautiful land4 ,but the raft was nearly done1 and after the ,tin ,woodman had cut a few more logs and fastened them together with wooden pins1 they were ready to start4 ,dorothy sat down in the middle of the raft and held ,toto in her arms4 ,when the ,cowardly ,lion stepped upon the raft it tipped badly1 for he was big and heavy2 but the #afj ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman stood upon the other end to steady it1 and they had long poles in their hands to push the raft through the water4 ,they got along quite well at first1 but when they reached the middle of the river the swift current swept the raft downstream1 farther and farther away from the road of yellow brick4 ,and the water grew so deep that the long poles would not touch the bottom4 8,this is bad10 said the ,tin ,woodman1 #afa 8for if we cannot get to the land we shall be carried into the country of the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west1 and she will enchant us and make us her slaves40 8,and then ,i should get no brains10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,and ,i should get no courage10 said the ,cowardly ,lion4 8,and ,i should get no heart10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,and ,i should never get back to ,kansas10 said ,dorothy4 8,we must #afb certainly get to the ,emerald ,city if we can10 the ,scarecrow continued1 and he pushed so hard on his long pole that it stuck fast in the mud at the bottom of the river4 ,then1 before he could pull it out again,-or let go,-the raft was swept away1 and the poor ,scarecrow was left clinging to the pole in the middle of the river4 8,good-bye60 he called after them1 and they were very sorry to leave him4 ,indeed1 the ,tin ,woodman began to cry1 but fortunately remembered #afc that he might rust1 and so dried his tears on ,dorothy's apron4 ,of course this was a bad thing for the ,scarecrow4 8,i am now worse off than when ,i first met ,dorothy10 he thought4 8,then1 ,i was stuck on a pole in a cornfield1 where ,i could make-believe scare the crows1 at any rate4 ,but surely there is no use for a ,scarecrow stuck on a pole in the middle of a river4 ,i am afraid ,i shall never have any brains1 after all60 ,down the #afd stream the raft floated1 and the poor ,scarecrow was left far behind4 ,then the ,lion said3 8,something must be done to save us4 ,i think ,i can swim to the shore and pull the raft after me1 if you will only hold fast to the tip of my tail40 ,so he sprang into the water1 and the ,tin ,woodman caught fast hold of his tail4 ,then the ,lion began to swim with all his might toward the shore4 ,it was hard work1 although he was so big2 but by #afe and by they were drawn out of the current1 and then ,dorothy took the ,tin ,woodman's long pole and helped push the raft to the land4 ,they were all tired out when they reached the shore at last and stepped off upon the pretty green grass1 and they also knew that the stream had carried them a long way past the road of yellow brick that led to the ,emerald ,city4 8,what shall we do now80 asked the ,tin ,woodman1 as the ,lion lay #aff down on the grass to let the sun dry him4 8,we must get back to the road1 in some way10 said ,dorothy4 8,the best plan will be to walk along the riverbank until we come to the road again10 remarked the ,lion4 ,so1 when they were rested1 ,dorothy picked up her basket and they started along the grassy bank1 to the road from which the river had carried them4 ,it was a lovely country1 with plenty of flowers and fruit trees and sunshine to cheer them1 and had #afg they not felt so sorry for the poor ,scarecrow1 they could have been very happy4 ,they walked along as fast as they could1 ,dorothy only stopping once to pick a beautiful flower2 and after a time the ,tin ,woodman cried out3 8,look60 ,then they all looked at the river and saw the ,scarecrow perched upon his pole in the middle of the water1 looking very lonely and sad4 8,what can we do to save him80 asked ,dorothy4 #afh ,the ,lion and the ,woodman both shook their heads1 for they did not know4 ,so they sat down upon the bank and gazed wistfully at the ,scarecrow until a ,stork flew by1 who1 upon seeing them1 stopped to rest at the water's edge4 8,who are you and where are you going80 asked the ,stork4 8,i am ,dorothy10 answered the girl1 8and these are my friends1 the ,tin ,woodman and the ,cowardly ,lion2 and we are going to the ,emerald #afi ,city40 8,this isn't the road10 said the ,stork1 as she twisted her long neck and looked sharply at the queer party4 8,i know it10 returned ,dorothy1 8but we have lost the ,scarecrow1 and are wondering how we shall get him again40 8,where is he80 asked the ,stork4 8,over there in the river10 answered the little girl4 8,if he wasn't so big and heavy ,i would get him for you10 remarked the ,stork4 #agj 8,he isn't heavy a bit10 said ,dorothy eagerly1 8for he is stuffed with straw2 and if you will bring him back to us1 we shall thank you ever and ever so much40 8,well1 ,i'll try10 said the ,stork1 8but if ,i find he is too heavy to carry ,i shall have to drop him in the river again40 ,so the big bird flew into the air and over the water till she came to where the ,scarecrow was perched upon his pole4 ,then the ,stork with her great claws #aga grabbed the ,scarecrow by the arm and carried him up into the air and back to the bank1 where ,dorothy and the ,lion and the ,tin ,woodman and ,toto were sitting4 ,when the ,scarecrow found himself among his friends again1 he was so happy that he hugged them all1 even the ,lion and ,toto2 and as they walked along he sang 8,tol-de-ri-de-oh60 at every step1 he felt so gay4 8,i was afraid ,i should have to stay in the river forever10 he #agb said1 8but the kind ,stork saved me1 and if ,i ever get any brains ,i shall find the ,stork again and do her some kindness in return40 8,that's all right10 said the ,stork1 who was flying along beside them4 8,i always like to help anyone in trouble4 ,but ,i must go now1 for my babies are waiting in the nest for me4 ,i hope you will find the ,emerald ,city and that ,oz will help you40 8,thank you10 replied ,dorothy1 and then the kind ,stork flew #agc into the air and was soon out of sight4 ,they walked along listening to the singing of the brightly colored birds and looking at the lovely flowers which now became so thick that the ground was carpeted with them4 ,there were big yellow and white and blue and purple blossoms1 besides great clusters of scarlet poppies1 which were so brilliant in color they almost dazzled ,dorothy's eyes4 8,aren't they beautiful80 the girl asked1 as she #agd breathed in the spicy scent of the bright flowers4 8,i suppose so10 answered the ,scarecrow4 8,when ,i have brains1 ,i shall probably like them better40 8,if ,i only had a heart1 ,i should love them10 added the ,tin ,woodman4 8,i always did like flowers10 said the ,lion4 8,they seem so helpless and frail4 ,but there are none in the forest so bright as these40 ,they now came upon more and more of the big scarlet poppies1 and #age fewer and fewer of the other flowers2 and soon they found themselves in the midst of a great meadow of poppies4 ,now it is well known that when there are many of these flowers together their odor is so powerful that anyone who breathes it falls asleep1 and if the sleeper is not carried away from the scent of the flowers1 he sleeps on and on forever4 ,but ,dorothy did not know this1 nor could she get away from the bright red flowers that #agf were everywhere about2 so presently her eyes grew heavy and she felt she must sit down to rest and to sleep4 ,but the ,tin ,woodman would not let her do this4 8,we must hurry and get back to the road of yellow brick before dark10 he said2 and the ,scarecrow agreed with him4 ,so they kept walking until ,dorothy could stand no longer4 ,her eyes closed in spite of herself and she forgot where she was and fell among the poppies1 fast asleep4 #agg 8,what shall we do80 asked the ,tin ,woodman4 8,if we leave her here she will die10 said the ,lion4 8,the smell of the flowers is killing us all4 ,i myself can scarcely keep my eyes open1 and the dog is asleep already40 ,it was true2 ,toto had fallen down beside his little mistress4 ,but the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman1 not being made of flesh1 were not troubled by the scent of the flowers4 8,run #agh fast10 said the ,scarecrow to the ,lion1 8and get out of this deadly flower bed as soon as you can4 ,we will bring the little girl with us1 but if you should fall asleep you are too big to be carried40 ,so the ,lion aroused himself and bounded forward as fast as he could go4 ,in a moment he was out of sight4 8,let us make a chair with our hands and carry her10 said the ,scarecrow4 ,so they picked up ,toto and put the dog in ,dorothy's lap1 and then they #agi made a chair with their hands for the seat and their arms for the arms and carried the sleeping girl between them through the flowers4 ,on and on they walked1 and it seemed that the great carpet of deadly flowers that surrounded them would never end4 ,they followed the bend of the river1 and at last came upon their friend the ,lion1 lying fast asleep among the poppies4 ,the flowers had been too strong for the huge beast and he had given up at #ahj last1 and fallen only a short distance from the end of the poppy bed1 where the sweet grass spread in beautiful green fields before them4 8,we can do nothing for him10 said the ,tin ,woodman1 sadly2 8for he is much too heavy to lift4 ,we must leave him here to sleep on forever1 and perhaps he will dream that he has found courage at last40 8,i'm sorry10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,the ,lion was a very good comrade for one so #aha cowardly4 ,but let us go on40 ,they carried the sleeping girl to a pretty spot beside the river1 far enough from the poppy field to prevent her breathing any more of the poison of the flowers1 and here they laid her gently on the soft grass and waited for the fresh breeze to waken her4 #ahb ,chapter ,,ix ,the ,queen of the ,field ,mice 8,we cannot be far from the road of yellow brick1 now10 remarked the ,scarecrow1 as he stood beside the girl1 8for we have come nearly as far as the river carried us away40 ,the ,tin ,woodman was about to reply when he heard a low growl1 and turning his head " he saw a strange beast come bounding over the grass toward #ahc them4 ,it was1 indeed1 a great yellow ,wildcat1 and the ,woodman thought it must be chasing something1 for its ears were lying close to its head and its mouth was wide open1 showing two rows of ugly teeth1 while its red eyes glowed like balls of fire4 ,as it came nearer the ,tin ,woodman saw that running before the beast was a little gray field mouse1 and although he had no heart he knew it was wrong for the ,wildcat to try to kill such a pretty1 #ahd harmless creature4 ,so the ,woodman raised his axe1 and as the ,wildcat ran by he gave it a quick blow that cut the beast's head clean off from its body1 and it rolled over at his feet in two pieces4 ,the field mouse1 now that it was freed from its enemy1 stopped short2 and coming slowly up to the ,woodman it said1 in a squeaky little voice3 8,oh1 thank you6 ,thank you ever so much for saving my life40 8,don't #ahe speak of it1 ,i beg of you10 replied the ,woodman4 8,i have no heart1 you know1 so ,i am careful to help all those who may need a friend1 even if it happens to be only a mouse40 8,only a mouse60 cried the little animal1 indignantly4 8,why1 ,i am a ,queen,-the ,queen of all the ,field ,mice60 8,oh1 indeed10 said the ,woodman1 making a bow4 8,therefore you have done a great deed1 as well as a brave one1 in saving my life10 added the ,queen4 #ahf ,at that moment several mice were seen running up as fast as their little legs could carry them1 and when they saw their ,queen they exclaimed3 8,oh1 your ,majesty1 we thought you would be killed6 ,how did you manage to escape the great ,wildcat80 ,they all bowed so low to the little ,queen that they almost stood upon their heads4 8,this funny tin man10 she answered1 8killed the ,wildcat and saved my life4 ,so hereafter you must all serve him1 and obey his #ahg slightest wish40 8,we will60 cried all the mice1 in a shrill chorus4 ,and then they scampered in all directions1 for ,toto had awakened from his sleep1 and seeing all these mice around him he gave one bark of delight and jumped right into the middle of the group4 ,toto had always loved to chase mice when he lived in ,kansas1 and he saw no harm in it4 ,but the ,tin ,woodman caught the dog in his arms and held him tight1 while he #ahh called to the mice1 8,come back6 ,come back6 ,toto shall not hurt you40 ,at this the ,queen of the ,mice stuck her head out from underneath a clump of grass and asked1 in a timid voice1 8,are you sure he will not bite us80 8,i will not let him10 said the ,woodman2 8so do not be afraid40 ,one by one the mice came creeping back1 and ,toto did not bark again1 although he tried to get out of the ,woodman's arms1 and would have #ahi bitten him had he not known very well he was made of tin4 ,finally one of the biggest mice spoke4 8,is there anything we can do10 it asked1 8to repay you for saving the life of our ,queen80 8,nothing that ,i know of10 answered the ,woodman2 but the ,scarecrow1 who had been trying to think1 but could not because his head was stuffed with straw1 said1 quickly1 8,oh1 yes2 you can save our friend1 the ,cowardly ,lion1 who is asleep in the poppy bed40 8,a ,lion60 #aij cried the little ,queen4 8,why1 he would eat us all up40 8,oh1 no10 declared the ,scarecrow2 8this ,lion is a coward40 8,really80 asked the ,mouse4 8,he says so himself10 answered the ,scarecrow1 8and he would never hurt anyone who is our friend4 ,if you will help us to save him ,i promise that he shall treat you all with kindness40 8,very well10 said the ,queen1 8we trust you4 ,but what shall we do80 8,are there #aia many of these mice which call you ,queen and are willing to obey you80 8,oh1 yes2 there are thousands10 she replied4 8,then send for them all to come here as soon as possible1 and let each one bring a long piece of string40 ,the ,queen turned to the mice that attended her and told them to go at once and get all her people4 ,as soon as they heard her orders they ran away in every direction as fast as #aib possible4 8,now10 said the ,scarecrow to the ,tin ,woodman1 8you must go to those trees by the riverside and make a truck that will carry the ,lion40 ,so the ,woodman went at once to the trees and began to work2 and he soon made a truck out of the limbs of trees1 from which he chopped away all the leaves and branches4 ,he fastened it together with wooden pegs and made the four wheels out of short pieces of a big tree trunk4 ,so fast and so #aic well did he work that by the time the mice began to arrive the truck was all ready for them4 ,they came from all directions1 and there were thousands of them3 big mice and little mice and middle-sized mice2 and each one brought a piece of string in his mouth4 ,it was about this time that ,dorothy woke from her long sleep and opened her eyes4 ,she was greatly astonished to find herself lying upon the grass1 with thousands of mice standing around and looking at #aid her timidly4 ,but the ,scarecrow told her about everything1 and turning to the dignified little ,mouse1 he said3 8,permit me to introduce to you her ,majesty1 the ,queen40 ,dorothy nodded gravely and the ,queen made a curtsy1 after which she became quite friendly with the little girl4 ,the ,scarecrow and the ,woodman now began to fasten the mice to the truck1 using the strings they had brought4 ,one end of a #aie string was tied around the neck of each mouse and the other end to the truck4 ,of course the truck was a thousand times bigger than any of the mice who were to draw it2 but when all the mice had been harnessed1 they were able to pull it quite easily4 ,even the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman could sit on it1 and were drawn swiftly by their queer little horses to the place where the ,lion lay asleep4 ,after a great deal of hard work1 for the ,lion #aif was heavy1 they managed to get him up on the truck4 ,then the ,queen hurriedly gave her people the order to start1 for she feared if the mice stayed among the poppies too long they also would fall asleep4 ,at first the little creatures1 many though they were1 could hardly stir the heavily loaded truck2 but the ,woodman and the ,scarecrow both pushed from behind1 and they got along better4 ,soon they rolled the ,lion out of the poppy #aig bed to the green fields1 where he could breathe the sweet1 fresh air again1 instead of the poisonous scent of the flowers4 ,dorothy came to meet them and thanked the little mice warmly for saving her companion from death4 ,she had grown so fond of the big ,lion she was glad he had been rescued4 ,then the mice were unharnessed from the truck and scampered away through the grass to their homes4 ,the ,queen of the ,mice was the last #aih to leave4 8,if ever you need us again10 she said1 8come out into the field and call1 and we shall hear you and come to your assistance4 ,good-bye60 8,good-bye60 they all answered1 and away the ,queen ran1 while ,dorothy held ,toto tightly lest he should run after her and frighten her4 ,after this they sat down beside the ,lion until he should awaken2 and the ,scarecrow brought ,dorothy some fruit from a tree near by1 #aii which she ate for her dinner4 #bjj ,chapter ,x ,the ,guardian of the ,gate ,it was some time before the ,cowardly ,lion awakened1 for he had lain among the poppies a long while1 breathing in their deadly fragrance2 but when he did open his eyes and roll off the truck he was very glad to find himself still alive4 8,i ran as fast as ,i could10 he said1 sitting down and yawning1 8but the flowers were too strong for me4 ,how did you get me out80 ,then they #bja told him of the field mice1 and how they had generously saved him from death2 and the ,cowardly ,lion laughed1 and said3 8,i have always thought myself very big and terrible2 yet such little things as flowers came near to killing me1 and such small animals as mice have saved my life4 ,how strange it all is6 ,but1 comrades1 what shall we do now80 8,we must journey on until we find the road of yellow brick again10 said ,dorothy1 8and then we can keep #bjb on to the ,emerald ,city40 ,so1 the ,lion being fully refreshed1 and feeling quite himself again1 they all started upon the journey1 greatly enjoying the walk through the soft1 fresh grass2 and it was not long before they reached the road of yellow brick and turned again toward the ,emerald ,city where the ,great ,oz dwelt4 ,the road was smooth and well paved1 now1 and the country about was beautiful1 so that the travelers #bjc rejoiced in leaving the forest far behind1 and with it the many dangers they had met in its gloomy shades4 ,once more they could see fences built beside the road2 but these were painted green1 and when they came to a small house1 in which a farmer evidently lived1 that also was painted green4 ,they passed by several of these houses during the afternoon1 and sometimes people came to the doors and looked at them as if they would like to ask questions2 #bjd but no one came near them nor spoke to them because of the great ,lion1 of which they were very much afraid4 ,the people were all dressed in clothing of a lovely emerald-green color and wore peaked hats like those of the ,munchkins4 8,this must be the ,land of ,oz10 said ,dorothy1 8and we are surely getting near the ,emerald ,city40 8,yes10 answered the ,scarecrow4 8,everything is green here1 while in the country of the ,munchkins #bje blue was the favorite color4 ,but the people do not seem to be as friendly as the ,munchkins1 and ,i'm afraid we shall be unable to find a place to pass the night40 8,i should like something to eat besides fruit10 said the girl1 8and ,i'm sure ,toto is nearly starved4 ,let us stop at the next house and talk to the people40 ,so1 when they came to a good-sized farmhouse1 ,dorothy walked boldly up to the door and knocked4 #bjf ,a woman opened it just far enough to look out1 and said1 8,what do you want1 child1 and why is that great ,lion with you80 8,we wish to pass the night with you1 if you will allow us10 answered ,dorothy2 8and the ,lion is my friend and comrade1 and would not hurt you for the world40 8,is he tame80 asked the woman1 opening the door a little wider4 8,oh1 yes10 said the girl1 8and he is a great coward1 too4 ,he will be more afraid of you #bjg than you are of him40 8,well10 said the woman1 after thinking it over and taking another peep at the ,lion1 8if that is the case you may come in1 and ,i will give you some supper and a place to sleep40 ,so they all entered the house1 where there were1 besides the woman1 two children and a man4 ,the man had hurt his leg1 and was lying on the couch in a corner4 ,they seemed greatly surprised to see so strange a company1 and while the #bjh woman was busy laying the table the man asked3 8,where are you all going80 8,to the ,emerald ,city10 said ,dorothy1 8to see the ,great ,oz40 8,oh1 indeed60 exclaimed the man4 8,are you sure that ,oz will see you80 8,why not80 she replied4 8,why1 it is said that he never lets anyone come into his presence4 ,i have been to the ,emerald ,city many times1 and it is a beautiful and wonderful place2 but ,i have never #bji been permitted to see the ,great ,oz1 nor do ,i know of any living person who has seen him40 8,does he never go out80 asked the ,scarecrow4 8,never4 ,he sits day after day in the great ,throne ,room of his ,palace1 and even those who wait upon him do not see him face to face40 8,what is he like80 asked the girl4 8,that is hard to tell10 said the man thoughtfully4 8,you see1 ,oz is a ,great ,wizard1 and can take on any form he wishes4 ,so #baj that some say he looks like a bird2 and some say he looks like an elephant2 and some say he looks like a cat4 ,to others he appears as a beautiful fairy1 or a brownie1 or in any other form that pleases him4 ,but who the real ,oz is1 when he is in his own form1 no living person can tell40 8,that is very strange10 said ,dorothy1 8but we must try1 in some way1 to see him1 or we shall have made our journey for nothing40 8,why do #baa you wish to see the terrible ,oz80 asked the man4 8,i want him to give me some brains10 said the ,scarecrow eagerly4 8,oh1 ,oz could do that easily enough10 declared the man4 8,he has more brains than he needs40 8,and ,i want him to give me a heart10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,that will not trouble him10 continued the man1 8for ,oz has a large collection of hearts1 of all sizes and shapes40 8,and ,i want him to give me #bab courage10 said the ,cowardly ,lion4 8,oz keeps a great pot of courage in his ,throne ,room10 said the man1 8which he has covered with a golden plate1 to keep it from running over4 ,he will be glad to give you some40 8,and ,i want him to send me back to ,kansas10 said ,dorothy4 8,where is ,kansas80 asked the man1 with surprise4 8,i don't know10 replied ,dorothy sorrowfully1 8but it is my home1 and ,i'm sure it's somewhere40 #bac 8,very likely4 ,well1 ,oz can do anything2 so ,i suppose he will find ,kansas for you4 ,but first you must get to see him1 and that will be a hard task2 for the ,great ,wizard does not like to see anyone1 and he usually has his own way4 ,but what do ,,you want80 he continued1 speaking to ,toto4 ,toto only wagged his tail2 for1 strange to say1 he could not speak4 ,the woman now called to them that supper was ready1 so they gathered around the table and #bad ,dorothy ate some delicious porridge and a dish of scrambled eggs and a plate of nice white bread1 and enjoyed her meal4 ,the ,lion ate some of the porridge1 but did not care for it1 saying it was made from oats and oats were food for horses1 not for lions4 ,the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman ate nothing at all4 ,toto ate a little of everything1 and was glad to get a good supper again4 ,the woman now gave ,dorothy a bed to sleep in1 #bae and ,toto lay down beside her1 while the ,lion guarded the door of her room so she might not be disturbed4 ,the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman stood up in a corner and kept quiet all night1 although of course they could not sleep4 ,the next morning1 as soon as the sun was up1 they started on their way1 and soon saw a beautiful green glow in the sky just before them4 8,that must be the ,emerald ,city10 said ,dorothy4 ,as they #baf walked on1 the green glow became brighter and brighter1 and it seemed that at last they were nearing the end of their travels4 ,yet it was afternoon before they came to the great wall that surrounded the ,city4 ,it was high and thick and of a bright green color4 ,in front of them1 and at the end of the road of yellow brick1 was a big gate1 all studded with emeralds that glittered so in the sun that even the painted eyes of the ,scarecrow were dazzled by #bag their brilliancy4 ,there was a bell beside the gate1 and ,dorothy pushed the button and heard a silvery tinkle sound within4 ,then the big gate swung slowly open1 and they all passed through and found themselves in a high arched room1 the walls of which glistened with countless emeralds4 ,before them stood a little man about the same size as the ,munchkins4 ,he was clothed all in green1 from his head to his feet1 and even his skin was of a greenish #bah tint4 ,at his side was a large green box4 ,when he saw ,dorothy and her companions the man asked1 8,what do you wish in the ,emerald ,city80 8,we came here to see the ,great ,oz10 said ,dorothy4 ,the man was so surprised at this answer that he sat down to think it over4 8,it has been many years since anyone asked me to see ,oz10 he said1 shaking his head in perplexity4 8,he is powerful and terrible1 and #bai if you come on an idle or foolish errand to bother the wise reflections of the ,great ,wizard1 he might be angry and destroy you all in an instant40 8,but it is not a foolish errand1 nor an idle one10 replied the ,scarecrow2 8it is important4 ,and we have been told that ,oz is a good ,wizard40 8,so he is10 said the green man1 8and he rules the ,emerald ,city wisely and well4 ,but to those who are not honest1 or who approach #bbj him from curiosity1 he is most terrible1 and few have ever dared ask to see his face4 ,i am the ,guardian of the ,gates1 and since you demand to see the ,great ,oz ,i must take you to his ,palace4 ,but first you must put on the spectacles40 8,why80 asked ,dorothy4 8,because if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the ,emerald ,city would blind you4 ,even those who live in the ,city must wear spectacles night and #bba day4 ,they are all locked on1 for ,oz so ordered it when the ,city was first built1 and ,i have the only key that will unlock them40 ,he opened the big box1 and ,dorothy saw that it was filled with spectacles of every size and shape4 ,all of them had green glasses in them4 ,the ,guardian of the ,gates found a pair that would just fit ,dorothy and put them over her eyes4 ,there were two golden bands fastened to them that passed around the back of #bbb her head1 where they were locked together by a little key that was at the end of a chain the ,guardian of the ,gates wore around his neck4 ,when they were on1 ,dorothy could not take them off had she wished1 but of course she did not wish to be blinded by the glare of the ,emerald ,city1 so she said nothing4 ,then the green man fitted spectacles for the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman and the ,lion1 and even on little ,toto2 and all were locked fast with the key4 #bbc ,then the ,guardian of the ,gates put on his own glasses and told them he was ready to show them to the ,palace4 ,taking a big golden key from a peg on the wall1 he opened another gate1 and they all followed him through the portal into the streets of the ,emerald ,city4 #bbd ,chapter ,,xi ,the ,wonderful ,city of ,oz ,even with eyes protected by the green spectacles1 ,dorothy and her friends were at first dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful ,city4 ,the streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds4 ,they walked over a pavement of the same green marble1 and where the blocks were joined #bbe together were rows of emeralds1 set closely1 and glittering in the brightness of the sun4 ,the window panes were of green glass2 even the sky above the ,city had a green tint1 and the rays of the sun were green4 ,there were many people,-men1 women1 and children,-walking about1 and these were all dressed in green clothes and had greenish skins4 ,they looked at ,dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering #bbf eyes1 and the children all ran away and hid behind their mothers when they saw the ,lion2 but no one spoke to them4 ,many shops stood in the street1 and ,dorothy saw that everything in them was green4 ,green candy and green pop corn were offered for sale1 as well as green shoes1 green hats1 and green clothes of all sorts4 ,at one place a man was selling green lemonade1 and when the children bought it ,dorothy could see that they paid for it with green #bbg pennies4 ,there seemed to be no horses nor animals of any kind2 the men carried things around in little green carts1 which they pushed before them4 ,everyone seemed happy and contented and prosperous4 ,the ,guardian of the ,gates led them through the streets until they came to a big building1 exactly in the middle of the ,city1 which was the ,palace of ,oz1 the ,great ,wizard4 ,there was a soldier before the door1 dressed in a #bbh green uniform and wearing a long green beard4 8,here are strangers10 said the ,guardian of the ,gates to him1 8and they demand to see the ,great ,oz40 8,step inside10 answered the soldier1 8and ,i will carry your message to him40 ,so they passed through the ,palace ,gates and were led into a big room with a green carpet and lovely green furniture set with emeralds4 ,the soldier made them all wipe their feet upon a green #bbi mat before entering this room1 and when they were seated he said politely3 8,please make yourselves comfortable while ,i go to the door of the ,throne ,room and tell ,oz you are here40 ,they had to wait a long time before the soldier returned4 ,when1 at last1 he came back1 ,dorothy asked3 8,have you seen ,oz80 8,oh1 no10 returned the soldier2 8,i have never seen him4 ,but ,i spoke to him as he sat behind #bcj his screen and gave him your message4 ,he said he will grant you an audience1 if you so desire2 but each one of you must enter his presence alone1 and he will admit but one each day4 ,therefore1 as you must remain in the ,palace for several days1 ,i will have you shown to rooms where you may rest in comfort after your journey40 8,thank you10 replied the girl2 8that is very kind of ,oz40 ,the soldier now blew upon a green whistle1 and #bca at once a young girl1 dressed in a pretty green silk gown1 entered the room4 ,she had lovely green hair and green eyes1 and she bowed low before ,dorothy as she said1 8,follow me and ,i will show you your room40 ,so ,dorothy said good-bye to all her friends except ,toto1 and taking the dog in her arms followed the green girl through seven passages and up three flights of stairs until they came to a room at the front of the ,palace4 ,it #bcb was the sweetest little room in the world1 with a soft comfortable bed that had sheets of green silk and a green velvet counterpane4 ,there was a tiny fountain in the middle of the room1 that shot a spray of green perfume into the air1 to fall back into a beautifully carved green marble basin4 ,beautiful green flowers stood in the windows1 and there was a shelf with a row of little green books4 ,when ,dorothy had time to open these books she found them #bcc full of queer green pictures that made her laugh1 they were so funny4 ,in a wardrobe were many green dresses1 made of silk and satin and velvet2 and all of them fitted ,dorothy exactly4 8,make yourself perfectly at home10 said the green girl1 8and if you wish for anything ring the bell4 ,oz will send for you tomorrow morning40 ,she left ,dorothy alone and went back to the others4 ,these she also led to rooms1 and each one of them #bcd found himself lodged in a very pleasant part of the ,palace4 ,of course this politeness was wasted on the ,scarecrow2 for when he found himself alone in his room he stood stupidly in one spot1 just within the doorway1 to wait till morning4 ,it would not rest him to lie down1 and he could not close his eyes2 so he remained all night staring at a little spider which was weaving its web in a corner of the room1 just as if it were not one of the most #bce wonderful rooms in the world4 ,the ,tin ,woodman lay down on his bed from force of habit1 for he remembered when he was made of flesh2 but not being able to sleep1 he passed the night moving his joints up and down to make sure they kept in good working order4 ,the ,lion would have preferred a bed of dried leaves in the forest1 and did not like being shut up in a room2 but he had too much sense to let this worry him1 so he sprang upon the bed and rolled #bcf himself up like a cat and purred himself asleep in a minute4 ,the next morning1 after breakfast1 the green maiden came to fetch ,dorothy1 and she dressed her in one of the prettiest gowns1 made of green brocaded satin4 ,dorothy put on a green silk apron and tied a green ribbon around ,toto's neck1 and they started for the ,throne ,room of the ,great ,oz4 ,first they came to a great hall in which were many ladies and gentlemen of the court1 all dressed in #bcg rich costumes4 ,these people had nothing to do but talk to each other1 but they always came to wait outside the ,throne ,room every morning1 although they were never permitted to see ,oz4 ,as ,dorothy entered they looked at her curiously1 and one of them whispered3 8,are you really going to look upon the face of ,oz the ,terrible80 8,of course10 answered the girl1 8if he will see me40 8,oh1 he will see you10 said the soldier who #bch had taken her message to the ,wizard1 8although he does not like to have people ask to see him4 ,indeed1 at first he was angry and said ,i should send you back where you came from4 ,then he asked me what you looked like1 and when ,i mentioned your silver shoes he was very much interested4 ,at last ,i told him about the mark upon your forehead1 and he decided he would admit you to his presence40 ,just then a bell rang1 and the green girl said to #bci ,dorothy1 8,that is the signal4 ,you must go into the ,throne ,room alone40 ,she opened a little door and ,dorothy walked boldly through and found herself in a wonderful place4 ,it was a big1 round room with a high arched roof1 and the walls and ceiling and floor were covered with large emeralds set closely together4 ,in the center of the roof was a great light1 as bright as the sun1 which made the emeralds sparkle in a wonderful #bdj manner4 ,but what interested ,dorothy most was the big throne of green marble that stood in the middle of the room4 ,it was shaped like a chair and sparkled with gems1 as did everything else4 ,in the center of the chair was an enormous ,head1 without a body to support it or any arms or legs whatever4 ,there was no hair upon this head1 but it had eyes and a nose and mouth1 and was much bigger than the head of the biggest giant4 #bda ,as ,dorothy gazed upon this in wonder and fear1 the eyes turned slowly and looked at her sharply and steadily4 ,then the mouth moved1 and ,dorothy heard a voice say3 8,i am ,oz1 the ,great and ,terrible4 ,who are you1 and why do you seek me80 ,it was not such an awful voice as she had expected to come from the big ,head2 so she took courage and answered3 8,i am ,dorothy1 the ,small and ,meek4 ,i #bdb have come to you for help40 ,the eyes looked at her thoughtfully for a full minute4 ,then said the voice3 8,where did you get the silver shoes80 8,i got them from the ,wicked ,witch of the ,east1 when my house fell on her and killed her10 she replied4 8,where did you get the mark upon your forehead80 continued the voice4 8,that is where the ,good ,witch of the ,north kissed me when she bade me good-bye and #bdc sent me to you10 said the girl4 ,again the eyes looked at her sharply1 and they saw she was telling the truth4 ,then ,oz asked1 8,what do you wish me to do80 8,send me back to ,kansas1 where my ,aunt ,em and ,uncle ,henry are10 she answered earnestly4 8,i don't like your country1 although it is so beautiful4 ,and ,i am sure ,aunt ,em will be dreadfully worried over my being away so long40 ,the eyes winked three times1 and then they #bdd turned up to the ceiling and down to the floor and rolled around so queerly that they seemed to see every part of the room4 ,and at last they looked at ,dorothy again4 8,why should ,i do this for you80 asked ,oz4 8,because you are strong and ,i am weak2 because you are a ,great ,wizard and ,i am only a little girl40 8,but you were strong enough to kill the ,wicked ,witch of the ,east10 said ,oz4 8,that just happened10 #bde returned ,dorothy simply2 8,i could not help it40 8,well10 said the ,head1 8,i will give you my answer4 ,you have no right to expect me to send you back to ,kansas unless you do something for me in return4 ,in this country everyone must pay for everything he gets4 ,if you wish me to use my magic power to send you home again you must do something for me first4 ,help me and ,i will help you40 8,what must ,i do80 asked the girl4 8,kill the #bdf ,wicked ,witch of the ,west10 answered ,oz4 8,but ,i cannot60 exclaimed ,dorothy1 greatly surprised4 8,you killed the ,witch of the ,east and you wear the silver shoes1 which bear a powerful charm4 ,there is now but one ,wicked ,witch left in all this land1 and when you can tell me she is dead ,i will send you back to ,kansas,-but not before40 ,the little girl began to weep1 she was so much disappointed2 and the eyes #bdg winked again and looked upon her anxiously1 as if the ,great ,oz felt that she could help him if she would4 8,i never killed anything1 willingly10 she sobbed4 8,even if ,i wanted to1 how could ,i kill the ,wicked ,witch8 ,if you1 who are ,great and ,terrible1 cannot kill her yourself1 how do you expect me to do it80 8,i do not know10 said the ,head2 8but that is my answer1 and until the ,wicked ,witch dies you will not see your uncle #bdh and aunt again4 ,remember that the ,witch is ,wicked,-tremendousl y ,wicked,-and ought to be killed4 ,now go1 and do not ask to see me again until you have done your task40 ,sorrowfully ,dorothy left the ,throne ,room and went back where the ,lion and the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman were waiting to hear what ,oz had said to her4 8,there is no hope for me10 she said sadly1 8for ,oz will not send me home until ,i have killed the ,wicked #bdi ,witch of the ,west2 and that ,i can never do40 ,her friends were sorry1 but could do nothing to help her2 so ,dorothy went to her own room and lay down on the bed and cried herself to sleep4 ,the next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the ,scarecrow and said3 8,come with me1 for ,oz has sent for you40 ,so the ,scarecrow followed him and was admitted into the great ,throne ,room1 where he saw1 sitting in #bej the emerald throne1 a most lovely ,lady4 ,she was dressed in green silk gauze and wore upon her flowing green locks a crown of jewels4 ,growing from her shoulders were wings1 gorgeous in color and so light that they fluttered if the slightest breath of air reached them4 ,when the ,scarecrow had bowed1 as prettily as his straw stuffing would let him1 before this beautiful creature1 she looked upon him sweetly1 and said3 8,i am ,oz1 #bea the ,great and ,terrible4 ,who are you1 and why do you seek me80 ,now the ,scarecrow1 who had expected to see the great ,head ,dorothy had told him of1 was much astonished2 but he answered her bravely4 8,i am only a ,scarecrow1 stuffed with straw4 ,therefore ,i have no brains1 and ,i come to you praying that you will put brains in my head instead of straw1 so that ,i may become as much a man as any other in your dominions40 #beb 8,why should ,i do this for you80 asked the ,lady4 8,because you are wise and powerful1 and no one else can help me10 answered the ,scarecrow4 8,i never grant favors without some return10 said ,oz2 8but this much ,i will promise4 ,if you will kill for me the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west1 ,i will bestow upon you a great many brains1 and such good brains that you will be the wisest man in all the ,land of ,oz40 8,i thought you asked ,dorothy to kill the #bec ,witch10 said the ,scarecrow1 in surprise4 8,so ,i did4 ,i don't care who kills her4 ,but until she is dead ,i will not grant your wish4 ,now go1 and do not seek me again until you have earned the brains you so greatly desire40 ,the ,scarecrow went sorrowfully back to his friends and told them what ,oz had said2 and ,dorothy was surprised to find that the ,great ,wizard was not a ,head1 as she had seen him1 but a lovely ,lady4 #bed 8,all the same10 said the ,scarecrow1 8she needs a heart as much as the ,tin ,woodman40 ,on the next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the ,tin ,woodman and said3 8,oz has sent for you4 ,follow me40 ,so the ,tin ,woodman followed him and came to the great ,throne ,room4 ,he did not know whether he would find ,oz a lovely ,lady or a ,head1 but he hoped it would be the lovely ,lady4 8,for10 he said to #bee himself1 8if it is the head1 ,i am sure ,i shall not be given a heart1 since a head has no heart of its own and therefore cannot feel for me4 ,but if it is the lovely ,lady ,i shall beg hard for a heart1 for all ladies are themselves said to be kindly hearted40 ,but when the ,woodman entered the great ,throne ,room he saw neither the ,head nor the ,lady1 for ,oz had taken the shape of a most terrible ,beast4 ,it was nearly as big as an elephant1 and the green throne #bef seemed hardly strong enough to hold its weight4 ,the ,beast had a head like that of a rhinoceros1 only there were five eyes in its face4 ,there were five long arms growing out of its body1 and it also had five long1 slim legs4 ,thick1 woolly hair covered every part of it1 and a more dreadful-looking monster could not be imagined4 ,it was fortunate the ,tin ,woodman had no heart at that moment1 for it would have beat loud and fast from terror4 ,but being #beg only tin1 the ,woodman was not at all afraid1 although he was much disappointed4 8,i am ,oz1 the ,great and ,terrible10 spoke the ,beast1 in a voice that was one great roar4 8,who are you1 and why do you seek me80 8,i am a ,woodman1 and made of tin4 ,therefore ,i have no heart1 and cannot love4 ,i pray you to give me a heart that ,i may be as other men are40 8,why should ,i do this80 demanded the ,beast4 8,because #beh ,i ask it1 and you alone can grant my request10 answered the ,woodman4 ,oz gave a low growl at this1 but said1 gruffly3 8,if you indeed desire a heart1 you must earn it40 8,how80 asked the ,woodman4 8,help ,dorothy to kill the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west10 replied the ,beast4 8,when the ,witch is dead1 come to me1 and ,i will then give you the biggest and kindest and most loving heart in all the ,land of ,oz40 ,so the #bei ,tin ,woodman was forced to return sorrowfully to his friends and tell them of the terrible ,beast he had seen4 ,they all wondered greatly at the many forms the ,great ,wizard could take upon himself1 and the ,lion said3 8,if he is a ,beast when ,i go to see him1 ,i shall roar my loudest1 and so frighten him that he will grant all ,i ask4 ,and if he is the lovely ,lady1 ,i shall pretend to spring upon her1 and so compel her to do my bidding4 ,and if he is the #bfj great ,head1 he will be at my mercy2 for ,i will roll this head all about the room until he promises to give us what we desire4 ,so be of good cheer1 my friends1 for all will yet be well40 ,the next morning the soldier with the green whiskers led the ,lion to the great ,throne ,room and bade him enter the presence of ,oz4 ,the ,lion at once passed through the door1 and glancing around saw1 to his surprise1 that before the throne was a ,ball of ,fire1 so #bfa fierce and glowing he could scarcely bear to gaze upon it4 ,his first thought was that ,oz had by accident caught on fire and was burning up2 but when he tried to go nearer1 the heat was so intense that it singed his whiskers1 and he crept back tremblingly to a spot nearer the door4 ,then a low1 quiet voice came from the ,ball of ,fire1 and these were the words it spoke3 8,i am ,oz1 the ,great and ,terrible4 ,who are you1 and why #bfb do you seek me80 ,and the ,lion answered1 8,i am a ,cowardly ,lion1 afraid of everything4 ,i came to you to beg that you give me courage1 so that in reality ,i may become the ,king of ,beasts1 as men call me40 8,why should ,i give you courage80 demanded ,oz4 8,because of all ,wizards you are the greatest1 and alone have power to grant my request10 answered the ,lion4 ,the ,ball of ,fire burned fiercely for a time1 and the voice #bfc said1 8,bring me proof that the ,wicked ,witch is dead1 and that moment ,i will give you courage4 ,but as long as the ,witch lives1 you must remain a coward40 ,the ,lion was angry at this speech1 but could say nothing in reply1 and while he stood silently gazing at the ,ball of ,fire it became so furiously hot that he turned tail and rushed from the room4 ,he was glad to find his friends waiting for him1 and told them of his terrible #bfd interview with the ,wizard4 8,what shall we do now80 asked ,dorothy sadly4 8,there is only one thing we can do10 returned the ,lion1 8and that is to go to the land of the ,winkies1 seek out the ,wicked ,witch1 and destroy her40 8,but suppose we cannot80 said the girl4 8,then ,i shall never have courage10 declared the ,lion4 8,and ,i shall never have brains10 added the ,scarecrow4 8,and ,i #bfe shall never have a heart10 spoke the ,tin ,woodman4 8,and ,i shall never see ,aunt ,em and ,uncle ,henry10 said ,dorothy1 beginning to cry4 8,be careful60 cried the green girl4 8,the tears will fall on your green silk gown and spot it40 ,so ,dorothy dried her eyes and said1 8,i suppose we must try it2 but ,i am sure ,i do not want to kill anybody1 even to see ,aunt ,em again40 8,i will go with you2 but ,i'm too much of a #bff coward to kill the ,witch10 said the ,lion4 8,i will go too10 declared the ,scarecrow2 8but ,i shall not be of much help to you1 ,i am such a fool40 8,i haven't the heart to harm even a ,witch10 remarked the ,tin ,woodman2 8but if you go ,i certainly shall go with you40 ,therefore it was decided to start upon their journey the next morning1 and the ,woodman sharpened his axe on a green grindstone and had all his joints #bfg properly oiled4 ,the ,scarecrow stuffed himself with fresh straw and ,dorothy put new paint on his eyes that he might see better4 ,the green girl1 who was very kind to them1 filled ,dorothy's basket with good things to eat1 and fastened a little bell around ,toto's neck with a green ribbon4 ,they went to bed quite early and slept soundly until daylight1 when they were awakened by the crowing of a green cock that lived in the back yard of the ,palace1 and #bfh the cackling of a hen that had laid a green egg4 #bfi ,chapter ,,xii ,the ,search for the ,wicked ,witch ,the soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets of the ,emerald ,city until they reached the room where the ,guardian of the ,gates lived4 ,this officer unlocked their spectacles to put them back in his great box1 and then he politely opened the gate for our friends4 8,which road leads to the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west80 asked #bgj ,dorothy4 8,there is no road10 answered the ,guardian of the ,gates4 8,no one ever wishes to go that way40 8,how1 then1 are we to find her80 inquired the girl4 8,that will be easy10 replied the man1 8for when she knows you are in the country of the ,winkies she will find you1 and make you all her slaves40 8,perhaps not10 said the ,scarecrow1 8for we mean to destroy her40 8,oh1 that is different10 said the ,guardian of #bga the ,gates4 8,no one has ever destroyed her before1 so ,i naturally thought she would make slaves of you1 as she has of the rest4 ,but take care2 for she is wicked and fierce1 and may not allow you to destroy her4 ,keep to the ,west1 where the sun sets1 and you cannot fail to find her40 ,they thanked him and bade him good-bye1 and turned toward the ,west1 walking over fields of soft grass dotted here and there with daisies and buttercups4 ,dorothy still wore #bgb the pretty silk dress she had put on in the palace1 but now1 to her surprise1 she found it was no longer green1 but pure white4 ,the ribbon around ,toto's neck had also lost its green color and was as white as ,dorothy's dress4 ,the ,emerald ,city was soon left far behind4 ,as they advanced the ground became rougher and hillier1 for there were no farms nor houses in this country of the ,west1 and the ground was untilled4 ,in the #bgc afternoon the sun shone hot in their faces1 for there were no trees to offer them shade2 so that before night ,dorothy and ,toto and the ,lion were tired1 and lay down upon the grass and fell asleep1 with the ,woodman and the ,scarecrow keeping watch4 ,now the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west had but one eye1 yet that was as powerful as a telescope1 and could see everywhere4 ,so1 as she sat in the door of her castle1 she happened to look around and #bgd saw ,dorothy lying asleep1 with her friends all about her4 ,they were a long distance off1 but the ,wicked ,witch was angry to find them in her country2 so she blew upon a silver whistle that hung around her neck4 ,at once there came running to her from all directions a pack of great wolves4 ,they had long legs and fierce eyes and sharp teeth4 8,go to those people10 said the ,witch1 8and tear them to pieces40 8,are you #bge not going to make them your slaves80 asked the leader of the wolves4 8,no10 she answered1 8one is of tin1 and one of straw2 one is a girl and another a ,lion4 ,none of them is fit to work1 so you may tear them into small pieces40 8,very well10 said the wolf1 and he dashed away at full speed1 followed by the others4 ,it was lucky the ,scarecrow and the ,woodman were wide awake and heard the wolves coming4 8,this is my fight10 said #bgf the ,woodman1 8so get behind me and ,i will meet them as they come40 ,he seized his axe1 which he had made very sharp1 and as the leader of the wolves came on the ,tin ,woodman swung his arm and chopped the wolf's head from its body1 so that it immediately died4 ,as soon as he could raise his axe another wolf came up1 and he also fell under the sharp edge of the ,tin ,woodman's weapon4 ,there were forty wolves1 and forty times a wolf was killed1 so #bgg that at last they all lay dead in a heap before the ,woodman4 ,then he put down his axe and sat beside the ,scarecrow1 who said1 8,it was a good fight1 friend40 ,they waited until ,dorothy awoke the next morning4 ,the little girl was quite frightened when she saw the great pile of shaggy wolves1 but the ,tin ,woodman told her all4 ,she thanked him for saving them and sat down to breakfast1 after which they started again upon #bgh their journey4 ,now this same morning the ,wicked ,witch came to the door of her castle and looked out with her one eye that could see far off4 ,she saw all her wolves lying dead1 and the strangers still traveling through her country4 ,this made her angrier than before1 and she blew her silver whistle twice4 ,straightway a great flock of wild crows came flying toward her1 enough to darken the sky4 ,and the ,wicked ,witch said #bgi to the ,king ,crow1 8,fly at once to the strangers2 peck out their eyes and tear them to pieces40 ,the wild crows flew in one great flock toward ,dorothy and her companions4 ,when the little girl saw them coming she was afraid4 ,but the ,scarecrow said1 8,this is my battle1 so lie down beside me and you will not be harmed40 ,so they all lay upon the ground except the ,scarecrow1 and he stood up and stretched out #bhj his arms4 ,and when the crows saw him they were frightened1 as these birds always are by scarecrows1 and did not dare to come any nearer4 ,but the ,king ,crow said3 8,it is only a stuffed man4 ,i will peck his eyes out40 ,the ,king ,crow flew at the ,scarecrow1 who caught it by the head and twisted its neck until it died4 ,and then another crow flew at him1 and the ,scarecrow twisted its neck also4 ,there were forty crows1 and forty times #bha the ,scarecrow twisted a neck1 until at last all were lying dead beside him4 ,then he called to his companions to rise1 and again they went upon their journey4 ,when the ,wicked ,witch looked out again and saw all her crows lying in a heap1 she got into a terrible rage1 and blew three times upon her silver whistle4 ,forthwith there was heard a great buzzing in the air1 and a swarm of black bees came flying toward her4 8,go to the #bhb strangers and sting them to death60 commanded the ,witch1 and the bees turned and flew rapidly until they came to where ,dorothy and her friends were walking4 ,but the ,woodman had seen them coming1 and the ,scarecrow had decided what to do4 8,take out my straw and scatter it over the little girl and the dog and the ,lion10 he said to the ,woodman1 8and the bees cannot sting them40 ,this the ,woodman did1 and as ,dorothy lay close beside #bhc the ,lion and held ,toto in her arms1 the straw covered them entirely4 ,the bees came and found no one but the ,woodman to sting1 so they flew at him and broke off all their stings against the tin1 without hurting the ,woodman at all4 ,and as bees cannot live when their stings are broken that was the end of the black bees1 and they lay scattered thick about the ,woodman1 like little heaps of fine coal4 ,then ,dorothy and the ,lion got up1 and the girl #bhd helped the ,tin ,woodman put the straw back into the ,scarecrow again1 until he was as good as ever4 ,so they started upon their journey once more4 ,the ,wicked ,witch was so angry when she saw her black bees in little heaps like fine coal that she stamped her foot and tore her hair and gnashed her teeth4 ,and then she called a dozen of her slaves1 who were the ,winkies1 and gave them sharp spears1 telling them to go to the strangers and destroy them4 #bhe ,the ,winkies were not a brave people1 but they had to do as they were told4 ,so they marched away until they came near to ,dorothy4 ,then the ,lion gave a great roar and sprang towards them1 and the poor ,winkies were so frightened that they ran back as fast as they could4 ,when they returned to the castle the ,wicked ,witch beat them well with a strap1 and sent them back to their work1 after which she sat down to think what she should do #bhf next4 ,she could not understand how all her plans to destroy these strangers had failed2 but she was a powerful ,witch1 as well as a wicked one1 and she soon made up her mind how to act4 ,there was1 in her cupboard1 a ,golden ,cap1 with a circle of diamonds and rubies running round it4 ,this ,golden ,cap had a charm4 ,whoever owned it could call three times upon the ,winged ,monkeys1 who would obey any order they were given4 ,but no person could #bhg command these strange creatures more than three times4 ,twice already the ,wicked ,witch had used the charm of the ,cap4 ,once was when she had made the ,winkies her slaves1 and set herself to rule over their country4 ,the ,winged ,monkeys had helped her do this4 ,the second time was when she had fought against the ,great ,oz himself1 and driven him out of the land of the ,west4 ,the ,winged ,monkeys had also helped her in doing this4 ,only #bhh once more could she use this ,golden ,cap1 for which reason she did not like to do so until all her other powers were exhausted4 ,but now that her fierce wolves and her wild crows and her stinging bees were gone1 and her slaves had been scared away by the ,cowardly ,lion1 she saw there was only one way left to destroy ,dorothy and her friends4 ,so the ,wicked ,witch took the ,golden ,cap from her cupboard and placed it upon her head4 ,then #bhi she stood upon her left foot and said slowly3 8,ep-pe1 pep-pe1 kak-ke60 ,next she stood upon her right foot and said3 8,hil-lo1 hol-lo1 hel-lo60 ,after this she stood upon both feet and cried in a loud voice3 8,ziz-zy1 zuz-zy1 zik60 ,now the charm began to work4 ,the sky was darkened1 and a low rumbling sound was heard in the air4 ,there was a rushing of many wings1 a great chattering #bij and laughing1 and the sun came out of the dark sky to show the ,wicked ,witch surrounded by a crowd of monkeys1 each with a pair of immense and powerful wings on his shoulders4 ,one1 much bigger than the others1 seemed to be their leader4 ,he flew close to the ,witch and said1 8,you have called us for the third and last time4 ,what do you command80 8,go to the strangers who are within my land and destroy them all except the #bia ,lion10 said the ,wicked ,witch4 8,bring that beast to me1 for ,i have a mind to harness him like a horse1 and make him work40 8,your commands shall be obeyed10 said the leader4 ,then1 with a great deal of chattering and noise1 the ,winged ,monkeys flew away to the place where ,dorothy and her friends were walking4 ,some of the ,monkeys seized the ,tin ,woodman and carried him through the air until they were over a country thickly #bib covered with sharp rocks4 ,here they dropped the poor ,woodman1 who fell a great distance to the rocks1 where he lay so battered and dented that he could neither move nor groan4 ,others of the ,monkeys caught the ,scarecrow1 and with their long fingers pulled all of the straw out of his clothes and head4 ,they made his hat and boots and clothes into a small bundle and threw it into the top branches of a tall tree4 ,the #bic remaining ,monkeys threw pieces of stout rope around the ,lion and wound many coils about his body and head and legs1 until he was unable to bite or scratch or struggle in any way4 ,then they lifted him up and flew away with him to the ,witch's castle1 where he was placed in a small yard with a high iron fence around it1 so that he could not escape4 ,but ,dorothy they did not harm at all4 ,she stood1 with ,toto in her arms1 watching the sad fate of her #bid comrades and thinking it would soon be her turn4 ,the leader of the ,winged ,monkeys flew up to her1 his long1 hairy arms stretched out and his ugly face grinning terribly2 but he saw the mark of the ,good ,witch's kiss upon her forehead and stopped short1 motioning the others not to touch her4 8,we dare not harm this little girl10 he said to them1 8for she is protected by the ,power of ,good1 and that is greater than the ,power of #bie ,evil4 ,all we can do is to carry her to the castle of the ,wicked ,witch and leave her there40 ,so1 carefully and gently1 they lifted ,dorothy in their arms and carried her swiftly through the air until they came to the castle1 where they set her down upon the front doorstep4 ,then the leader said to the ,witch3 8,we have obeyed you as far as we were able4 ,the ,tin ,woodman and the ,scarecrow are destroyed1 and the ,lion is tied up in your yard4 #bif ,the little girl we dare not harm1 nor the dog she carries in her arms4 ,your power over our band is now ended1 and you will never see us again40 ,then all the ,winged ,monkeys1 with much laughing and chattering and noise1 flew into the air and were soon out of sight4 ,the ,wicked ,witch was both surprised and worried when she saw the mark on ,dorothy's forehead1 for she knew well that neither the ,winged ,monkeys nor she1 herself1 #big dare hurt the girl in any way4 ,she looked down at ,dorothy's feet1 and seeing the ,silver ,shoes1 began to tremble with fear1 for she knew what a powerful charm belonged to them4 ,at first the ,witch was tempted to run away from ,dorothy2 but she happened to look into the child's eyes and saw how simple the soul behind them was1 and that the little girl did not know of the wonderful power the ,silver ,shoes gave her4 ,so the ,wicked ,witch laughed to herself1 and #bih thought1 8,i can still make her my slave1 for she does not know how to use her power40 ,then she said to ,dorothy1 harshly and severely3 8,come with me2 and see that you mind everything ,i tell you1 for if you do not ,i will make an end of you1 as ,i did of the ,tin ,woodman and the ,scarecrow40 ,dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle until they came to the kitchen1 where the ,witch bade her clean the #bii pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood4 ,dorothy went to work meekly1 with her mind made up to work as hard as she could2 for she was glad the ,wicked ,witch had decided not to kill her4 ,with ,dorothy hard at work1 the ,witch thought she would go into the courtyard and harness the ,cowardly ,lion like a horse2 it would amuse her1 she was sure1 to make him draw her chariot whenever she wished to go to #cjj drive4 ,but as she opened the gate the ,lion gave a loud roar and bounded at her so fiercely that the ,witch was afraid1 and ran out and shut the gate again4 8,if ,i cannot harness you10 said the ,witch to the ,lion1 speaking through the bars of the gate1 8,i can starve you4 ,you shall have nothing to eat until you do as ,i wish40 ,so after that she took no food to the imprisoned ,lion2 but every day she came to the gate at noon and #cja asked1 8,are you ready to be harnessed like a horse80 ,and the ,lion would answer1 8,no4 ,if you come in this yard1 ,i will bite you40 ,the reason the ,lion did not have to do as the ,witch wished was that every night1 while the woman was asleep1 ,dorothy carried him food from the cupboard4 ,after he had eaten he would lie down on his bed of straw1 and ,dorothy would lie beside him and put her head on his soft1 shaggy #cjb mane1 while they talked of their troubles and tried to plan some way to escape4 ,but they could find no way to get out of the castle1 for it was constantly guarded by the yellow ,winkies1 who were the slaves of the ,wicked ,witch and too afraid of her not to do as she told them4 ,the girl had to work hard during the day1 and often the ,witch threatened to beat her with the same old umbrella she always carried in her hand4 ,but1 in truth1 she #cjc did not dare to strike ,dorothy1 because of the mark upon her forehead4 ,the child did not know this1 and was full of fear for herself and ,toto4 ,once the ,witch struck ,toto a blow with her umbrella and the brave little dog flew at her and bit her leg in return4 ,the ,witch did not bleed where she was bitten1 for she was so wicked that the blood in her had dried up many years before4 ,dorothy's life became very sad as she grew to understand #cjd that it would be harder than ever to get back to ,kansas and ,aunt ,em again4 ,sometimes she would cry bitterly for hours1 with ,toto sitting at her feet and looking into her face1 whining dismally to show how sorry he was for his little mistress4 ,toto did not really care whether he was in ,kansas or the ,land of ,oz so long as ,dorothy was with him2 but he knew the little girl was unhappy1 and that made him unhappy too4 ,now the ,wicked ,witch had a #cje great longing to have for her own the ,silver ,shoes which the girl always wore4 ,her bees and her crows and her wolves were lying in heaps and drying up1 and she had used up all the power of the ,golden ,cap2 but if she could only get hold of the ,silver ,shoes1 they would give her more power than all the other things she had lost4 ,she watched ,dorothy carefully1 to see if she ever took off her shoes1 thinking she might steal them4 ,but the child was so proud of her pretty #cjf shoes that she never took them off except at night and when she took her bath4 ,the ,witch was too much afraid of the dark to dare go in ,dorothy's room at night to take the shoes1 and her dread of water was greater than her fear of the dark1 so she never came near when ,dorothy was bathing4 ,indeed1 the old ,witch never touched water1 nor ever let water touch her in any way4 ,but the wicked creature was very cunning1 and she finally thought of a trick that #cjg would give her what she wanted4 ,she placed a bar of iron in the middle of the kitchen floor1 and then by her magic arts made the iron invisible to human eyes4 ,so that when ,dorothy walked across the floor she stumbled over the bar1 not being able to see it1 and fell at full length4 ,she was not much hurt1 but in her fall one of the ,silver ,shoes came off2 and before she could reach it1 the ,witch had snatched it away and put it on her own skinny foot4 ,the wicked #cjh woman was greatly pleased with the success of her trick1 for as long as she had one of the shoes she owned half the power of their charm1 and ,dorothy could not use it against her1 even had she known how to do so4 ,the little girl1 seeing she had lost one of her pretty shoes1 grew angry1 and said to the ,witch1 8,give me back my shoe60 8,i will not10 retorted the ,witch1 8for it is now my shoe1 and not yours40 8,you are a #cji wicked creature60 cried ,dorothy4 8,you have no right to take my shoe from me40 8,i shall keep it1 just the same10 said the ,witch1 laughing at her1 8and someday ,i shall get the other one from you1 too40 ,this made ,dorothy so very angry that she picked up the bucket of water that stood near and dashed it over the ,witch1 wetting her from head to foot4 ,instantly the wicked woman gave a loud cry of fear1 and then1 as #caj ,dorothy looked at her in wonder1 the ,witch began to shrink and fall away4 8,see what you have done60 she screamed4 8,in a minute ,i shall melt away40 8,i'm very sorry1 indeed10 said ,dorothy1 who was truly frightened to see the ,witch actually melting away like brown sugar before her very eyes4 8,didn't you know water would be the end of me80 asked the ,witch1 in a wailing1 despairing voice4 #caa 8,of course not10 answered ,dorothy4 8,how should ,i80 8,well1 in a few minutes ,i shall be all melted1 and you will have the castle to yourself4 ,i have been wicked in my day1 but ,i never thought a little girl like you would ever be able to melt me and end my wicked deeds4 ,look out,-here ,i go60 ,with these words the ,witch fell down in a brown1 melted1 shapeless mass and began to spread over the clean boards of the kitchen floor4 ,seeing that she had really melted #cab away to nothing1 ,dorothy drew another bucket of water and threw it over the mess4 ,she then swept it all out the door4 ,after picking out the silver shoe1 which was all that was left of the old woman1 she cleaned and dried it with a cloth1 and put it on her foot again4 ,then1 being at last free to do as she chose1 she ran out to the courtyard to tell the ,lion that the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west had come to an end1 and that they were no longer #cac prisoners in a strange land4 #cad ,chapter ,,xiii ,the ,rescue ,the ,cowardly ,lion was much pleased to hear that the ,wicked ,witch had been melted by a bucket of water1 and ,dorothy at once unlocked the gate of his prison and set him free4 ,they went in together to the castle1 where ,dorothy's first act was to call all the ,winkies together and tell them that they were no longer slaves4 ,there was great rejoicing among the yellow #cae ,winkies1 for they had been made to work hard during many years for the ,wicked ,witch1 who had always treated them with great cruelty4 ,they kept this day as a holiday1 then and ever after1 and spent the time in feasting and dancing4 8,if our friends1 the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman1 were only with us10 said the ,lion1 8,i should be quite happy40 8,don't you suppose we could rescue them80 asked the girl #caf anxiously4 8,we can try10 answered the ,lion4 ,so they called the yellow ,winkies and asked them if they would help to rescue their friends1 and the ,winkies said that they would be delighted to do all in their power for ,dorothy1 who had set them free from bondage4 ,so she chose a number of the ,winkies who looked as if they knew the most1 and they all started away4 ,they traveled that day and part of the next until they came to the #cag rocky plain where the ,tin ,woodman lay1 all battered and bent4 ,his axe was near him1 but the blade was rusted and the handle broken off short4 ,the ,winkies lifted him tenderly in their arms1 and carried him back to the ,yellow ,castle again1 ,dorothy shedding a few tears by the way at the sad plight of her old friend1 and the ,lion looking sober and sorry4 ,when they reached the castle ,dorothy said to the ,winkies3 8,are any of your people #cah tinsmiths80 8,oh1 yes4 ,some of us are very good tinsmiths10 they told her4 8,then bring them to me10 she said4 ,and when the tinsmiths came1 bringing with them all their tools in baskets1 she inquired1 8,can you straighten out those dents in the ,tin ,woodman1 and bend him back into shape again1 and solder him together where he is broken80 ,the tinsmiths looked the ,woodman over carefully and then answered that they thought #cai they could mend him so he would be as good as ever4 ,so they set to work in one of the big yellow rooms of the castle and worked for three days and four nights1 hammering and twisting and bending and soldering and polishing and pounding at the legs and body and head of the ,tin ,woodman1 until at last he was straightened out into his old form1 and his joints worked as well as ever4 ,to be sure1 there were several patches on him1 but the tinsmiths #cbj did a good job1 and as the ,woodman was not a vain man he did not mind the patches at all4 ,when1 at last1 he walked into ,dorothy's room and thanked her for rescuing him1 he was so pleased that he wept tears of joy1 and ,dorothy had to wipe every tear carefully from his face with her apron1 so his joints would not be rusted4 ,at the same time her own tears fell thick and fast at the joy of meeting her old friend again1 and these tears did not need to be #cba wiped away4 ,as for the ,lion1 he wiped his eyes so often with the tip of his tail that it became quite wet1 and he was obliged to go out into the courtyard and hold it in the sun till it dried4 8,if we only had the ,scarecrow with us again10 said the ,tin ,woodman1 when ,dorothy had finished telling him everything that had happened1 8,i should be quite happy40 8,we must try to find him10 said the girl4 ,so she called the ,winkies to #cbb help her1 and they walked all that day and part of the next until they came to the tall tree in the branches of which the ,winged ,monkeys had tossed the ,scarecrow's clothes4 ,it was a very tall tree1 and the trunk was so smooth that no one could climb it2 but the ,woodman said at once1 8,i'll chop it down1 and then we can get the ,scarecrow's clothes40 ,now while the tinsmiths had been at work mending the ,woodman #cbc himself1 another of the ,winkies1 who was a goldsmith1 had made an axe-handle of solid gold and fitted it to the ,woodman's axe1 instead of the old broken handle4 ,others polished the blade until all the rust was removed and it glistened like burnished silver4 ,as soon as he had spoken1 the ,tin ,woodman began to chop1 and in a short time the tree fell over with a crash1 whereupon the ,scarecrow's clothes fell out of the branches and rolled off on the #cbd ground4 ,dorothy picked them up and had the ,winkies carry them back to the castle1 where they were stuffed with nice1 clean straw2 and behold6 here was the ,scarecrow1 as good as ever1 thanking them over and over again for saving him4 ,now that they were reunited1 ,dorothy and her friends spent a few happy days at the ,yellow ,castle1 where they found everything they needed to make them comfortable4 ,but one #cbe day the girl thought of ,aunt ,em1 and said1 8,we must go back to ,oz1 and claim his promise40 8,yes10 said the ,woodman1 8at last ,i shall get my heart40 8,and ,i shall get my brains10 added the ,scarecrow joyfully4 8,and ,i shall get my courage10 said the ,lion thoughtfully4 8,and ,i shall get back to ,kansas10 cried ,dorothy1 clapping her hands4 8,oh1 let us start for the ,emerald ,city tomorrow60 ,this they #cbf decided to do4 ,the next day they called the ,winkies together and bade them good-bye4 ,the ,winkies were sorry to have them go1 and they had grown so fond of the ,tin ,woodman that they begged him to stay and rule over them and the ,yellow ,land of the ,west4 ,finding they were determined to go1 the ,winkies gave ,toto and the ,lion each a golden collar2 and to ,dorothy they presented a beautiful bracelet studded with diamonds2 and #cbg to the ,scarecrow they gave a gold-headed walking stick1 to keep him from stumbling2 and to the ,tin ,woodman they offered a silver oil-can1 inlaid with gold and set with precious jewels4 ,every one of the travelers made the ,winkies a pretty speech in return1 and all shook hands with them until their arms ached4 ,dorothy went to the ,witch's cupboard to fill her basket with food for the journey1 and there she saw the ,golden ,cap4 #cbh ,she tried it on her own head and found that it fitted her exactly4 ,she did not know anything about the charm of the ,golden ,cap1 but she saw that it was pretty1 so she made up her mind to wear it and carry her sunbonnet in the basket4 ,then1 being prepared for the journey1 they all started for the ,emerald ,city2 and the ,winkies gave them three cheers and many good wishes to carry with them4 #cbi ,chapter ,,xiv ,the ,winged ,monkeys ,you will remember there was no road,-not even a pathway,-between the castle of the ,wicked ,witch and the ,emerald ,city4 ,when the four travelers went in search of the ,witch she had seen them coming1 and so sent the ,winged ,monkeys to bring them to her4 ,it was much harder to find their way back through the big fields of buttercups and yellow daisies than it was being #ccj carried4 ,they knew1 of course1 they must go straight east1 toward the rising sun2 and they started off in the right way4 ,but at noon1 when the sun was over their heads1 they did not know which was east and which was west1 and that was the reason they were lost in the great fields4 ,they kept on walking1 however1 and at night the moon came out and shone brightly4 ,so they lay down among the sweet smelling yellow flowers and slept soundly until morning,-all #cca but the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman4 ,the next morning the sun was behind a cloud1 but they started on1 as if they were quite sure which way they were going4 8,if we walk far enough10 said ,dorothy1 8,i am sure we shall sometime come to some place40 ,but day by day passed away1 and they still saw nothing before them but the scarlet fields4 ,the ,scarecrow began to grumble a bit4 8,we have #ccb surely lost our way10 he said1 8and unless we find it again in time to reach the ,emerald ,city1 ,i shall never get my brains40 8,nor ,i my heart10 declared the ,tin ,woodman4 8,it seems to me ,i can scarcely wait till ,i get to ,oz1 and you must admit this is a very long journey40 8,you see10 said the ,cowardly ,lion1 with a whimper1 8,i haven't the courage to keep tramping forever1 without getting anywhere at all40 #ccc ,then ,dorothy lost heart4 ,she sat down on the grass and looked at her companions1 and they sat down and looked at her1 and ,toto found that for the first time in his life he was too tired to chase a butterfly that flew past his head4 ,so he put out his tongue and panted and looked at ,dorothy as if to ask what they should do next4 8,suppose we call the field mice10 she suggested4 8,they could probably tell us the way to the ,emerald #ccd ,city40 8,to be sure they could10 cried the ,scarecrow4 8,why didn't we think of that before80 ,dorothy blew the little whistle she had always carried about her neck since the ,queen of the ,mice had given it to her4 ,in a few minutes they heard the pattering of tiny feet1 and many of the small gray mice came running up to her4 ,among them was the ,queen herself1 who asked1 in her squeaky little voice3 8,what can ,i do for my #cce friends80 8,we have lost our way10 said ,dorothy4 8,can you tell us where the ,emerald ,city is80 8,certainly10 answered the ,queen2 8but it is a great way off1 for you have had it at your backs all this time40 ,then she noticed ,dorothy's ,golden ,cap1 and said1 8,why don't you use the charm of the ,cap1 and call the ,winged ,monkeys to you8 ,they will carry you to the ,city of ,oz in less than an hour40 8,i didn't know there was a #ccf charm10 answered ,dorothy1 in surprise4 8,what is it80 8,it is written inside the ,golden ,cap10 replied the ,queen of the ,mice4 8,but if you are going to call the ,winged ,monkeys we must run away1 for they are full of mischief and think it great fun to plague us40 8,won't they hurt me80 asked the girl anxiously4 8,oh1 no4 ,they must obey the wearer of the ,cap4 ,good-bye60 ,and she scampered out of sight1 with #ccg all the mice hurrying after her4 ,dorothy looked inside the ,golden ,cap and saw some words written upon the lining4 ,these1 she thought1 must be the charm1 so she read the directions carefully and put the ,cap upon her head4 8,ep-pe1 pep-pe1 kak-ke60 she said1 standing on her left foot4 8,what did you say80 asked the ,scarecrow1 who did not know what she was doing4 8,hil-lo1 hol-lo1 hel-lo60 ,dorothy went on1 #cch standing this time on her right foot4 8,hello60 replied the ,tin ,woodman calmly4 8,ziz-zy1 zuz-zy1 zik60 said ,dorothy1 who was now standing on both feet4 ,this ended the saying of the charm1 and they heard a great chattering and flapping of wings1 as the band of ,winged ,monkeys flew up to them4 ,the ,king bowed low before ,dorothy1 and asked1 8,what is your command80 8,we wish to go to the ,emerald ,city10 said the child1 8and we have lost #cci our way40 8,we will carry you10 replied the ,king1 and no sooner had he spoken than two of the ,monkeys caught ,dorothy in their arms and flew away with her4 ,others took the ,scarecrow and the ,woodman and the ,lion1 and one little ,monkey seized ,toto and flew after them1 although the dog tried hard to bite him4 ,the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman were rather frightened at first1 for they remembered how badly the #cdj ,winged ,monkeys had treated them before2 but they saw that no harm was intended1 so they rode through the air quite cheerfully1 and had a fine time looking at the pretty gardens and woods far below them4 ,dorothy found herself riding easily between two of the biggest ,monkeys1 one of them the ,king himself4 ,they had made a chair of their hands and were careful not to hurt her4 8,why do you have to obey the charm of the ,golden #cda ,cap80 she asked4 8,that is a long story10 answered the ,king1 with a winged laugh2 8but as we have a long journey before us1 ,i will pass the time by telling you about it1 if you wish40 8,i shall be glad to hear it10 she replied4 8,once10 began the leader1 8we were a free people1 living happily in the great forest1 flying from tree to tree1 eating nuts and fruit1 and doing just as we pleased without calling anybody master4 ,perhaps some of us #cdb were rather too full of mischief at times1 flying down to pull the tails of the animals that had no wings1 chasing birds1 and throwing nuts at the people who walked in the forest4 ,but we were careless and happy and full of fun1 and enjoyed every minute of the day4 ,this was many years ago1 long before ,oz came out of the clouds to rule over this land4 8,there lived here then1 away at the ,north1 a beautiful princess1 who was also a powerful sorceress4 ,all her magic was #cdc used to help the people1 and she was never known to hurt anyone who was good4 ,her name was ,gayelette1 and she lived in a handsome palace built from great blocks of ruby4 ,everyone loved her1 but her greatest sorrow was that she could find no one to love in return1 since all the men were much too stupid and ugly to mate with one so beautiful and wise4 ,at last1 however1 she found a boy who was handsome and manly and wise beyond his years4 ,gayelette #cdd made up her mind that when he grew to be a man she would make him her husband1 so she took him to her ruby palace and used all her magic powers to make him as strong and good and lovely as any woman could wish4 ,when he grew to manhood1 ,quelala1 as he was called1 was said to be the best and wisest man in all the land1 while his manly beauty was so great that ,gayelette loved him dearly1 and hastened to make everything ready for the wedding4 #cde 8,my grandfather was at that time the ,king of the ,winged ,monkeys which lived in the forest near ,gayelette's palace1 and the old fellow loved a joke better than a good dinner4 ,one day1 just before the wedding1 my grandfather was flying out with his band when he saw ,quelala walking beside the river4 ,he was dressed in a rich costume of pink silk and purple velvet1 and my grandfather thought he would see what he could do4 ,at his word the band flew down and #cdf seized ,quelala1 carried him in their arms until they were over the middle of the river1 and then dropped him into the water4 8,8,swim out1 my fine fellow1,0 cried my grandfather1 ,8and see if the water has spotted your clothes4,0 ,quelala was much too wise not to swim1 and he was not in the least spoiled by all his good fortune4 ,he laughed1 when he came to the top of the water1 and swam in to shore4 ,but when ,gayelette came running out #cdg to him she found his silks and velvet all ruined by the river4 8,the princess was angry1 and she knew1 of course1 who did it4 ,she had all the ,winged ,monkeys brought before her1 and she said at first that their wings should be tied and they should be treated as they had treated ,quelala1 and dropped in the river4 ,but my grandfather pleaded hard1 for he knew the ,monkeys would drown in the river with their wings tied1 and ,quelala said a kind word for them also2 so #cdh that ,gayelette finally spared them1 on condition that the ,winged ,monkeys should ever after do three times the bidding of the owner of the ,golden ,cap4 ,this ,cap had been made for a wedding present to ,quelala1 and it is said to have cost the princess half her kingdom4 ,of course my grandfather and all the other ,monkeys at once agreed to the condition1 and that is how it happens that we are three times the slaves of the owner of the ,golden ,cap1 #cdi whosoever he may be40 8,and what became of them80 asked ,dorothy1 who had been greatly interested in the story4 8,quelala being the first owner of the ,golden ,cap10 replied the ,monkey1 8he was the first to lay his wishes upon us4 ,as his bride could not bear the sight of us1 he called us all to him in the forest after he had married her and ordered us always to keep where she could never again set eyes on a ,winged #cej ,monkey1 which we were glad to do1 for we were all afraid of her4 8,this was all we ever had to do until the ,golden ,cap fell into the hands of the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west1 who made us enslave the ,winkies1 and afterward drive ,oz himself out of the ,land of the ,west4 ,now the ,golden ,cap is yours1 and three times you have the right to lay your wishes upon us40 ,as the ,monkey ,king finished his story ,dorothy looked down #cea and saw the green1 shining walls of the ,emerald ,city before them4 ,she wondered at the rapid flight of the ,monkeys1 but was glad the journey was over4 ,the strange creatures set the travelers down carefully before the gate of the ,city1 the ,king bowed low to ,dorothy1 and then flew swiftly away1 followed by all his band4 8,that was a good ride10 said the little girl4 8,yes1 and a quick way out of our troubles10 replied the ,lion4 #ceb 8,how lucky it was you brought away that wonderful ,cap60 #cec ,chapter ,,xv ,the ,discovery of ,oz1 the ,terrible ,the four travelers walked up to the great gate of ,emerald ,city and rang the bell4 ,after ringing several times1 it was opened by the same ,guardian of the ,gates they had met before4 8,what6 are you back again80 he asked1 in surprise4 8,do you not see us80 answered the ,scarecrow4 8,but ,i thought you had gone #ced to visit the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west40 8,we did visit her10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,and she let you go again80 asked the man1 in wonder4 8,she could not help it1 for she is melted10 explained the ,scarecrow4 8,melted6 ,well1 that is good news1 indeed10 said the man4 8,who melted her80 8,it was ,dorothy10 said the ,lion gravely4 8,good gracious60 exclaimed the man1 and he bowed very low indeed #cee before her4 ,then he led them into his little room and locked the spectacles from the great box on all their eyes1 just as he had done before4 ,afterward they passed on through the gate into the ,emerald ,city4 ,when the people heard from the ,guardian of the ,gates that ,dorothy had melted the ,wicked ,witch of the ,west1 they all gathered around the travelers and followed them in a great crowd to the ,palace of ,oz4 ,the #cef soldier with the green whiskers was still on guard before the door1 but he let them in at once1 and they were again met by the beautiful green girl1 who showed each of them to their old rooms at once1 so they might rest until the ,great ,oz was ready to receive them4 ,the soldier had the news carried straight to ,oz that ,dorothy and the other travelers had come back again1 after destroying the ,wicked ,witch2 but ,oz made no reply4 ,they thought #ceg the ,great ,wizard would send for them at once1 but he did not4 ,they had no word from him the next day1 nor the next1 nor the next4 ,the waiting was tiresome and wearing1 and at last they grew vexed that ,oz should treat them in so poor a fashion1 after sending them to undergo hardships and slavery4 ,so the ,scarecrow at last asked the green girl to take another message to ,oz1 saying if he did not let them in to see him at once they would call #ceh the ,winged ,monkeys to help them1 and find out whether he kept his promises or not4 ,when the ,wizard was given this message he was so frightened that he sent word for them to come to the ,throne ,room at four minutes after nine o'clock the next morning4 ,he had once met the ,winged ,monkeys in the ,land of the ,west1 and he did not wish to meet them again4 ,the four travelers passed a sleepless night1 each thinking of the gift ,oz had #cei promised to bestow on him4 ,dorothy fell asleep only once1 and then she dreamed she was in ,kansas1 where ,aunt ,em was telling her how glad she was to have her little girl at home again4 ,promptly at nine o'clock the next morning the green-whiskered soldier came to them1 and four minutes later they all went into the ,throne ,room of the ,great ,oz4 ,of course each one of them expected to see the ,wizard in the shape he had taken before1 #cfj and all were greatly surprised when they looked about and saw no one at all in the room4 ,they kept close to the door and closer to one another1 for the stillness of the empty room was more dreadful than any of the forms they had seen ,oz take4 ,presently they heard a solemn ,voice1 that seemed to come from somewhere near the top of the great dome1 and it said3 8,i am ,oz1 the ,great and ,terrible4 ,why do you seek me80 ,they #cfa looked again in every part of the room1 and then1 seeing no one1 ,dorothy asked1 8,where are you80 8,i am everywhere10 answered the ,voice1 8but to the eyes of common mortals ,i am invisible4 ,i will now seat myself upon my throne1 that you may converse with me40 ,indeed1 the ,voice seemed just then to come straight from the throne itself2 so they walked toward it and stood in a row while ,dorothy said3 8,we have #cfb come to claim our promise1 ,o ,oz40 8,what promise80 asked ,oz4 8,you promised to send me back to ,kansas when the ,wicked ,witch was destroyed10 said the girl4 8,and you promised to give me brains10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,and you promised to give me a heart10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,and you promised to give me courage10 said the ,cowardly ,lion4 8,is the ,wicked ,witch really destroyed80 asked the ,voice1 #cfc and ,dorothy thought it trembled a little4 8,yes10 she answered1 8,i melted her with a bucket of water40 8,dear me10 said the ,voice1 8how sudden6 ,well1 come to me tomorrow1 for ,i must have time to think it over40 8,you've had plenty of time already10 said the ,tin ,woodman angrily4 8,we shan't wait a day longer10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,you must keep your promises to us60 exclaimed ,dorothy4 #cfd ,the ,lion thought it might be as well to frighten the ,wizard1 so he gave a large1 loud roar1 which was so fierce and dreadful that ,toto jumped away from him in alarm and tipped over the screen that stood in a corner4 ,as it fell with a crash they looked that way1 and the next moment all of them were filled with wonder4 ,for they saw1 standing in just the spot the screen had hidden1 a little old man1 with a bald head and a wrinkled face1 who seemed to be #cfe as much surprised as they were4 ,the ,tin ,woodman1 raising his axe1 rushed toward the little man and cried out1 8,who are you80 8,i am ,oz1 the ,great and ,terrible10 said the little man1 in a trembling voice4 8,but don't strike me,-please don't,-and ,i'll do anything you want me to40 ,our friends looked at him in surprise and dismay4 8,i thought ,oz was a great ,head10 said ,dorothy4 8,and ,i thought ,oz was a #cff lovely ,lady10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,and ,i thought ,oz was a terrible ,beast10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,and ,i thought ,oz was a ,ball of ,fire10 exclaimed the ,lion4 8,no1 you are all wrong10 said the little man meekly4 8,i have been making believe40 8,making believe60 cried ,dorothy4 8,are you not a ,great ,wizard80 8,hush1 my dear10 he said4 8,don't speak so loud1 or you will be overheard,-and ,i should be #cfg ruined4 ,i'm supposed to be a ,great ,wizard40 8,and aren't you80 she asked4 8,not a bit of it1 my dear2 ,i'm just a common man40 8,you're more than that10 said the ,scarecrow1 in a grieved tone2 8you're a humbug40 8,exactly so60 declared the little man1 rubbing his hands together as if it pleased him4 8,i am a humbug40 8,but this is terrible10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,how shall ,i ever get my heart80 8,or ,i my #cfh courage80 asked the ,lion4 8,or ,i my brains80 wailed the ,scarecrow1 wiping the tears from his eyes with his coat sleeve4 8,my dear friends10 said ,oz1 8,i pray you not to speak of these little things4 ,think of me1 and the terrible trouble ,i'm in at being found out40 8,doesn't anyone else know you're a humbug80 asked ,dorothy4 8,no one knows it but you four,-and myself10 replied ,oz4 8,i have #cfi fooled everyone so long that ,i thought ,i should never be found out4 ,it was a great mistake my ever letting you into the ,throne ,room4 ,usually ,i will not see even my subjects1 and so they believe ,i am something terrible40 8,but1 ,i don't understand10 said ,dorothy1 in bewilderment4 8,how was it that you appeared to me as a great ,head80 8,that was one of my tricks10 answered ,oz4 8,step this way1 please1 and ,i will tell you all about it40 #cgj ,he led the way to a small chamber in the rear of the ,throne ,room1 and they all followed him4 ,he pointed to one corner1 in which lay the great ,head1 made out of many thicknesses of paper1 and with a carefully painted face4 8,this ,i hung from the ceiling by a wire10 said ,oz4 8,i stood behind the screen and pulled a thread1 to make the eyes move and the mouth open40 8,but how about the voice80 she inquired4 8,oh1 ,i am #cga a ventriloquist10 said the little man4 8,i can throw the sound of my voice wherever ,i wish1 so that you thought it was coming out of the ,head4 ,here are the other things ,i used to deceive you40 ,he showed the ,scarecrow the dress and the mask he had worn when he seemed to be the lovely ,lady4 ,and the ,tin ,woodman saw that his terrible ,beast was nothing but a lot of skins1 sewn together1 with slats to keep their sides out4 ,as for the ,ball of ,fire1 the false ,wizard #cgb had hung that also from the ceiling4 ,it was really a ball of cotton1 but when oil was poured upon it the ball burned fiercely4 8,really10 said the ,scarecrow1 8you ought to be ashamed of yourself for being such a humbug40 8,i am,-,i certainly am10 answered the little man sorrowfully2 8but it was the only thing ,i could do4 ,sit down1 please1 there are plenty of chairs2 and ,i will tell you my story40 ,so they sat down and listened #cgc while he told the following tale4 8,i was born in ,omaha,-0 8,why1 that isn't very far from ,kansas60 cried ,dorothy4 8,no1 but it's farther from here10 he said1 shaking his head at her sadly4 8,when ,i grew up ,i became a ventriloquist1 and at that ,i was very well trained by a great master4 ,i can imitate any kind of a bird or beast40 ,here he mewed so like a kitten that ,toto pricked up his ears and looked everywhere to #cgd see where she was4 8,after a time10 continued ,oz1 8,i tired of that1 and became a balloonist40 8,what is that80 asked ,dorothy4 8,a man who goes up in a balloon on circus day1 so as to draw a crowd of people together and get them to pay to see the circus10 he explained4 8,oh10 she said1 8,i know40 8,well1 one day ,i went up in a balloon and the ropes got twisted1 so that ,i couldn't come down again4 ,it went way up above the #cge clouds1 so far that a current of air struck it and carried it many1 many miles away4 ,for a day and a night ,i traveled through the air1 and on the morning of the second day ,i awoke and found the balloon floating over a strange and beautiful country4 8,it came down gradually1 and ,i was not hurt a bit4 ,but ,i found myself in the midst of a strange people1 who1 seeing me come from the clouds1 thought ,i was a great ,wizard4 ,of course ,i let them #cgf think so1 because they were afraid of me1 and promised to do anything ,i wished them to4 8,just to amuse myself1 and keep the good people busy1 ,i ordered them to build this ,city1 and my ,palace2 and they did it all willingly and well4 ,then ,i thought1 as the country was so green and beautiful1 ,i would call it the ,emerald ,city2 and to make the name fit better ,i put green spectacles on all the people1 so that everything they saw was green40 8,but isn't #cgg everything here green80 asked ,dorothy4 8,no more than in any other city10 replied ,oz2 8but when you wear green spectacles1 why of course everything you see looks green to you4 ,the ,emerald ,city was built a great many years ago1 for ,i was a young man when the balloon brought me here1 and ,i am a very old man now4 ,but my people have worn green glasses on their eyes so long that most of them think it really is an ,emerald ,city1 and it #cgh certainly is a beautiful place1 abounding in jewels and precious metals1 and every good thing that is needed to make one happy4 ,i have been good to the people1 and they like me2 but ever since this ,palace was built1 ,i have shut myself up and would not see any of them4 8,one of my greatest fears was the ,witches1 for while ,i had no magical powers at all ,i soon found out that the ,witches were really able to do wonderful things4 #cgi ,there were four of them in this country1 and they ruled the people who live in the ,north and ,south and ,east and ,west4 ,fortunately1 the ,witches of the ,north and ,south were good1 and ,i knew they would do me no harm2 but the ,witches of the ,east and ,west were terribly wicked1 and had they not thought ,i was more powerful than they themselves1 they would surely have destroyed me4 ,as it was1 ,i lived in deadly fear of them for many #chj years2 so you can imagine how pleased ,i was when ,i heard your house had fallen on the ,wicked ,witch of the ,east4 ,when you came to me1 ,i was willing to promise anything if you would only do away with the other ,witch2 but1 now that you have melted her1 ,i am ashamed to say that ,i cannot keep my promises40 8,i think you are a very bad man10 said ,dorothy4 8,oh1 no1 my dear2 ,i'm really a very good man1 but ,i'm a very bad #cha ,wizard1 ,i must admit40 8,can't you give me brains80 asked the ,scarecrow4 8,you don't need them4 ,you are learning something every day4 ,a baby has brains1 but it doesn't know much4 ,experience is the only thing that brings knowledge1 and the longer you are on earth the more experience you are sure to get40 8,that may all be true10 said the ,scarecrow1 8but ,i shall be very unhappy unless you give me brains40 ,the false #chb ,wizard looked at him carefully4 8,well10 he said with a sigh1 8,i'm not much of a magician1 as ,i said2 but if you will come to me tomorrow morning1 ,i will stuff your head with brains4 ,i cannot tell you how to use them1 however2 you must find that out for yourself40 8,oh1 thank you,-thank you60 cried the ,scarecrow4 8,i'll find a way to use them1 never fear60 8,but how about my courage80 asked the ,lion #chc anxiously4 8,you have plenty of courage1 ,i am sure10 answered ,oz4 8,all you need is confidence in yourself4 ,there is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger4 ,the ,true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid1 and that kind of courage you have in plenty40 8,perhaps ,i have1 but ,i'm scared just the same10 said the ,lion4 8,i shall really be very unhappy unless you give me the sort of courage that makes one forget he #chd is afraid40 8,very well1 ,i will give you that sort of courage tomorrow10 replied ,oz4 8,how about my heart80 asked the ,tin ,woodman4 8,why1 as for that10 answered ,oz1 8,i think you are wrong to want a heart4 ,it makes most people unhappy4 ,if you only knew it1 you are in luck not to have a heart40 8,that must be a matter of opinion10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,for my part1 ,i will bear all the #che unhappiness without a murmur1 if you will give me the heart40 8,very well10 answered ,oz meekly4 8,come to me tomorrow and you shall have a heart4 ,i have played ,wizard for so many years that ,i may as well continue the part a little longer40 8,and now10 said ,dorothy1 8how am ,i to get back to ,kansas80 8,we shall have to think about that10 replied the little man4 8,give me two or three days to consider the #chf matter and ,i'll try to find a way to carry you over the desert4 ,in the meantime you shall all be treated as my guests1 and while you live in the ,palace my people will wait upon you and obey your slightest wish4 ,there is only one thing ,i ask in return for my help,-such as it is4 ,you must keep my secret and tell no one ,i am a humbug40 ,they agreed to say nothing of what they had learned1 and went back to their rooms in high spirits4 #chg ,even ,dorothy had hope that 8,the ,great and ,terrible ,humbug10 as she called him1 would find a way to send her back to ,kansas1 and if he did she was willing to forgive him everything4 #chh ,chapter ,,xvi ,the ,magic ,art of the ,great ,humbug ,next morning the ,scarecrow said to his friends3 8,congratulate me4 ,i am going to ,oz to get my brains at last4 ,when ,i return ,i shall be as other men are40 8,i have always liked you as you were10 said ,dorothy simply4 8,it is kind of you to like a ,scarecrow10 he replied4 8,but surely you will think more of me when you hear #chi the splendid thoughts my new brain is going to turn out40 ,then he said good-bye to them all in a cheerful voice and went to the ,throne ,room1 where he rapped upon the door4 8,come in10 said ,oz4 ,the ,scarecrow went in and found the little man sitting down by the window1 engaged in deep thought4 8,i have come for my brains10 remarked the ,scarecrow1 a little uneasily4 8,oh1 yes2 sit down in that #cij chair1 please10 replied ,oz4 8,you must excuse me for taking your head off1 but ,i shall have to do it in order to put your brains in their proper place40 8,that's all right10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,you are quite welcome to take my head off1 as long as it will be a better one when you put it on again40 ,so the ,wizard unfastened his head and emptied out the straw4 ,then he entered the back room and took up a measure of bran1 which he #cia mixed with a great many pins and needles4 ,having shaken them together thoroughly1 he filled the top of the ,scarecrow's head with the mixture and stuffed the rest of the space with straw1 to hold it in place4 ,when he had fastened the ,scarecrow's head on his body again he said to him1 8,hereafter you will be a great man1 for ,i have given you a lot of bran-new brains40 ,the ,scarecrow was both pleased and proud at the #cib fulfillment of his greatest wish1 and having thanked ,oz warmly he went back to his friends4 ,dorothy looked at him curiously4 ,his head was quite bulged out at the top with brains4 8,how do you feel80 she asked4 8,i feel wise indeed10 he answered earnestly4 8,when ,i get used to my brains ,i shall know everything40 8,why are those needles and pins sticking out of your head80 asked the ,tin ,woodman4 8,that is proof that he is #cic sharp10 remarked the ,lion4 8,well1 ,i must go to ,oz and get my heart10 said the ,woodman4 ,so he walked to the ,throne ,room and knocked at the door4 8,come in10 called ,oz1 and the ,woodman entered and said1 8,i have come for my heart40 8,very well10 answered the little man4 8,but ,i shall have to cut a hole in your breast1 so ,i can put your heart in the right place4 ,i hope it won't hurt you40 8,oh1 no10 answered the #cid ,woodman4 8,i shall not feel it at all40 ,so ,oz brought a pair of tinsmith's shears and cut a small1 square hole in the left side of the ,tin ,woodman's breast4 ,then1 going to a chest of drawers1 he took out a pretty heart1 made entirely of silk and stuffed with sawdust4 8,isn't it a beauty80 he asked4 8,it is1 indeed60 replied the ,woodman1 who was greatly pleased4 8,but is it a kind heart80 8,oh1 very60 answered ,oz4 #cie ,he put the heart in the ,woodman's breast and then replaced the square of tin1 soldering it neatly together where it had been cut4 8,there10 said he2 8now you have a heart that any man might be proud of4 ,i'm sorry ,i had to put a patch on your breast1 but it really couldn't be helped40 8,never mind the patch10 exclaimed the happy ,woodman4 8,i am very grateful to you1 and shall never forget your kindness40 8,don't #cif speak of it10 replied ,oz4 ,then the ,tin ,woodman went back to his friends1 who wished him every joy on account of his good fortune4 ,the ,lion now walked to the ,throne ,room and knocked at the door4 8,come in10 said ,oz4 8,i have come for my courage10 announced the ,lion1 entering the room4 8,very well10 answered the little man2 8,i will get it for you40 ,he went to a cupboard and reaching up #cig to a high shelf took down a square green bottle1 the contents of which he poured into a green-gold dish1 beautifully carved4 ,placing this before the ,cowardly ,lion1 who sniffed at it as if he did not like it1 the ,wizard said3 8,drink40 8,what is it80 asked the ,lion4 8,well10 answered ,oz1 8if it were inside of you1 it would be courage4 ,you know1 of course1 that courage is always inside one2 so that this really cannot be called #cih courage until you have swallowed it4 ,therefore ,i advise you to drink it as soon as possible40 ,the ,lion hesitated no longer1 but drank till the dish was empty4 8,how do you feel now80 asked ,oz4 8,full of courage10 replied the ,lion1 who went joyfully back to his friends to tell them of his good fortune4 ,oz1 left to himself1 smiled to think of his success in giving the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman and the ,lion exactly what they #cii thought they wanted4 8,how can ,i help being a humbug10 he said1 8when all these people make me do things that everybody knows can't be done8 ,it was easy to make the ,scarecrow and the ,lion and the ,woodman happy1 because they imagined ,i could do anything4 ,but it will take more than imagination to carry ,dorothy back to ,kansas1 and ,i'm sure ,i don't know how it can be done40 #djj ,chapter ,,xvii ,how the ,balloon ,was ,launched ,for three days ,dorothy heard nothing from ,oz4 ,these were sad days for the little girl1 although her friends were all quite happy and contented4 ,the ,scarecrow told them there were wonderful thoughts in his head2 but he would not say what they were because he knew no one could understand them but himself4 ,when the ,tin ,woodman walked about he felt his heart #dja rattling around in his breast2 and he told ,dorothy he had discovered it to be a kinder and more tender heart than the one he had owned when he was made of flesh4 ,the ,lion declared he was afraid of nothing on earth1 and would gladly face an army or a dozen of the fierce ,kalidahs4 ,thus each of the little party was satisfied except ,dorothy1 who longed more than ever to get back to ,kansas4 ,on the fourth day1 to her great joy1 ,oz sent for her1 and when #djb she entered the ,throne ,room he greeted her pleasantly3 8,sit down1 my dear2 ,i think ,i have found the way to get you out of this country40 8,and back to ,kansas80 she asked eagerly4 8,well1 ,i'm not sure about ,kansas10 said ,oz1 8for ,i haven't the faintest notion which way it lies4 ,but the first thing to do is to cross the desert1 and then it should be easy to find your way home40 8,how can ,i cross the desert80 #djc she inquired4 8,well1 ,i'll tell you what ,i think10 said the little man4 8,you see1 when ,i came to this country it was in a balloon4 ,you also came through the air1 being carried by a cyclone4 ,so ,i believe the best way to get across the desert will be through the air4 ,now1 it is quite beyond my powers to make a cyclone2 but ,i've been thinking the matter over1 and ,i believe ,i can make a balloon40 8,how80 asked ,dorothy4 8,a #djd balloon10 said ,oz1 8is made of silk1 which is coated with glue to keep the gas in it4 ,i have plenty of silk in the ,palace1 so it will be no trouble to make the balloon4 ,but in all this country there is no gas to fill the balloon with1 to make it float40 8,if it won't float10 remarked ,dorothy1 8it will be of no use to us40 8,true10 answered ,oz4 8,but there is another way to make it float1 which is to fill it with hot air4 ,hot air isn't as good as #dje gas1 for if the air should get cold the balloon would come down in the desert1 and we should be lost40 8,we60 exclaimed the girl4 8,are you going with me80 8,yes1 of course10 replied ,oz4 8,i am tired of being such a humbug4 ,if ,i should go out of this ,palace my people would soon discover ,i am not a ,wizard1 and then they would be vexed with me for having deceived them4 ,so ,i have to stay shut up in these rooms all day1 and it gets tiresome4 #djf ,i'd much rather go back to ,kansas with you and be in a circus again40 8,i shall be glad to have your company10 said ,dorothy4 8,thank you10 he answered4 8,now1 if you will help me sew the silk together1 we will begin to work on our balloon40 ,so ,dorothy took a needle and thread1 and as fast as ,oz cut the strips of silk into proper shape the girl sewed them neatly together4 ,first there was a strip of light green #djg silk1 then a strip of dark green and then a strip of emerald green2 for ,oz had a fancy to make the balloon in different shades of the color about them4 ,it took three days to sew all the strips together1 but when it was finished they had a big bag of green silk more than twenty feet long4 ,then ,oz painted it on the inside with a coat of thin glue1 to make it airtight1 after which he announced that the balloon was ready4 8,but we #djh must have a basket to ride in10 he said4 ,so he sent the soldier with the green whiskers for a big clothes basket1 which he fastened with many ropes to the bottom of the balloon4 ,when it was all ready1 ,oz sent word to his people that he was going to make a visit to a great brother ,wizard who lived in the clouds4 ,the news spread rapidly throughout the city and everyone came to see the wonderful sight4 ,oz ordered the balloon carried out in front of #dji the ,palace1 and the people gazed upon it with much curiosity4 ,the ,tin ,woodman had chopped a big pile of wood1 and now he made a fire of it1 and ,oz held the bottom of the balloon over the fire so that the hot air that arose from it would be caught in the silken bag4 ,gradually the balloon swelled out and rose into the air1 until finally the basket just touched the ground4 ,then ,oz got into the basket and said to all the people in a loud voice3 8,i am now #daj going away to make a visit4 ,while ,i am gone the ,scarecrow will rule over you4 ,i command you to obey him as you would me40 ,the balloon was by this time tugging hard at the rope that held it to the ground1 for the air within it was hot1 and this made it so much lighter in weight than the air without that it pulled hard to rise into the sky4 8,come1 ,dorothy60 cried the ,wizard4 8,hurry up1 or the balloon will fly away40 8,i can't #daa find ,toto anywhere10 replied ,dorothy1 who did not wish to leave her little dog behind4 ,toto had run into the crowd to bark at a kitten1 and ,dorothy at last found him4 ,she picked him up and ran towards the balloon4 ,she was within a few steps of it1 and ,oz was holding out his hands to help her into the basket1 when1 crack6 went the ropes1 and the balloon rose into the air without her4 8,come back60 she screamed4 8,i want to go1 too60 #dab 8,i can't come back1 my dear10 called ,oz from the basket4 8,good-bye60 8,good-bye60 shouted everyone1 and all eyes were turned upward to where the ,wizard was riding in the basket1 rising every moment farther and farther into the sky4 ,and that was the last any of them ever saw of ,oz1 the ,wonderful ,wizard1 though he may have reached ,omaha safely1 and be there now1 for all we know4 ,but the people remembered him lovingly1 #dac and said to one another3 8,oz was always our friend4 ,when he was here he built for us this beautiful ,emerald ,city1 and now he is gone he has left the ,wise ,scarecrow to rule over us40 ,still1 for many days they grieved over the loss of the ,wonderful ,wizard1 and would not be comforted4 #dad ,chapter ,,xviii ,away to the ,south ,dorothy wept bitterly at the passing of her hope to get home to ,kansas again2 but when she thought it all over she was glad she had not gone up in a balloon4 ,and she also felt sorry at losing ,oz1 and so did her companions4 ,the ,tin ,woodman came to her and said3 8,truly ,i should be ungrateful if ,i failed to mourn for the man who gave me my lovely #dae heart4 ,i should like to cry a little because ,oz is gone1 if you will kindly wipe away my tears1 so that ,i shall not rust40 8,with pleasure10 she answered1 and brought a towel at once4 ,then the ,tin ,woodman wept for several minutes1 and she watched the tears carefully and wiped them away with the towel4 ,when he had finished1 he thanked her kindly and oiled himself thoroughly with his jeweled oil-can1 to guard against mishap4 ,the #daf ,scarecrow was now the ruler of the ,emerald ,city1 and although he was not a ,wizard the people were proud of him4 8,for10 they said1 8there is not another city in all the world that is ruled by a stuffed man40 ,and1 so far as they knew1 they were quite right4 ,the morning after the balloon had gone up with ,oz1 the four travelers met in the ,throne ,room and talked matters over4 ,the ,scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully #dag before him4 8,we are not so unlucky10 said the new ruler1 8for this ,palace and the ,emerald ,city belong to us1 and we can do just as we please4 ,when ,i remember that a short time ago ,i was up on a pole in a farmer's cornfield1 and that now ,i am the ruler of this beautiful ,city1 ,i am quite satisfied with my lot40 8,i also10 said the ,tin ,woodman1 8am well-pleased with my new heart2 and1 really1 that was the only #dah thing ,i wished in all the world40 8,for my part1 ,i am content in knowing ,i am as brave as any beast that ever lived1 if not braver10 said the ,lion modestly4 8,if ,dorothy would only be contented to live in the ,emerald ,city10 continued the ,scarecrow1 8we might all be happy together40 8,but ,i don't want to live here10 cried ,dorothy4 8,i want to go to ,kansas1 and live with ,aunt ,em and ,uncle ,henry40 8,well1 #dai then1 what can be done80 inquired the ,woodman4 ,the ,scarecrow decided to think1 and he thought so hard that the pins and needles began to stick out of his brains4 ,finally he said3 8,why not call the ,winged ,monkeys1 and ask them to carry you over the desert80 8,i never thought of that60 said ,dorothy joyfully4 8,it's just the thing4 ,i'll go at once for the ,golden ,cap40 ,when she brought it into the #dbj ,throne ,room she spoke the magic words1 and soon the band of ,winged ,monkeys flew in through the open window and stood beside her4 8,this is the second time you have called us10 said the ,monkey ,king1 bowing before the little girl4 8,what do you wish80 8,i want you to fly with me to ,kansas10 said ,dorothy4 ,but the ,monkey ,king shook his head4 8,that cannot be done10 he said4 8,we belong to #dba this country alone1 and cannot leave it4 ,there has never been a ,winged ,monkey in ,kansas yet1 and ,i suppose there never will be1 for they don't belong there4 ,we shall be glad to serve you in any way in our power1 but we cannot cross the desert4 ,good-bye40 ,and with another bow1 the ,monkey ,king spread his wings and flew away through the window1 followed by all his band4 ,dorothy was ready to cry with disappointment4 8,i have wasted #dbb the charm of the ,golden ,cap to no purpose10 she said1 8for the ,winged ,monkeys cannot help me40 8,it is certainly too bad60 said the tender-hearted ,woodman4 ,the ,scarecrow was thinking again1 and his head bulged out so horribly that ,dorothy feared it would burst4 8,let us call in the soldier with the green whiskers10 he said1 8and ask his advice40 ,so the soldier was summoned and entered the ,throne ,room #dbc timidly1 for while ,oz was alive he never was allowed to come farther than the door4 8,this little girl10 said the ,scarecrow to the soldier1 8wishes to cross the desert4 ,how can she do so80 8,i cannot tell10 answered the soldier1 8for nobody has ever crossed the desert1 unless it is ,oz himself40 8,is there no one who can help me80 asked ,dorothy earnestly4 8,glinda might10 he suggested4 8,who is ,glinda80 inquired the #dbd ,scarecrow4 8,the ,witch of the ,south4 ,she is the most powerful of all the ,witches1 and rules over the ,quadlings4 ,besides1 her castle stands on the edge of the desert1 so she may know a way to cross it40 8,glinda is a ,good ,witch1 isn't she80 asked the child4 8,the ,quadlings think she is good10 said the soldier1 8and she is kind to everyone4 ,i have heard that ,glinda is a beautiful woman1 who knows how to keep young #dbe in spite of the many years she has lived40 8,how can ,i get to her castle80 asked ,dorothy4 8,the road is straight to the ,south10 he answered1 8but it is said to be full of dangers to travelers4 ,there are wild beasts in the woods1 and a race of queer men who do not like strangers to cross their country4 ,for this reason none of the ,quadlings ever come to the ,emerald ,city40 ,the soldier then left them and #dbf the ,scarecrow said3 8,it seems1 in spite of dangers1 that the best thing ,dorothy can do is to travel to the ,land of the ,south and ask ,glinda to help her4 ,for1 of course1 if ,dorothy stays here she will never get back to ,kansas40 8,you must have been thinking again10 remarked the ,tin ,woodman4 8,i have10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,i shall go with ,dorothy10 declared the ,lion1 8for ,i am tired of your city and long for the woods and #dbg the country again4 ,i am really a wild beast1 you know4 ,besides1 ,dorothy will need someone to protect her40 8,that is true10 agreed the ,woodman4 8,my axe may be of service to her2 so ,i also will go with her to the ,land of the ,south40 8,when shall we start80 asked the ,scarecrow4 8,are you going80 they asked1 in surprise4 8,certainly4 ,if it wasn't for ,dorothy ,i should never have had brains4 ,she lifted me from the #dbh pole in the cornfield and brought me to the ,emerald ,city4 ,so my good luck is all due to her1 and ,i shall never leave her until she starts back to ,kansas for good and all40 8,thank you10 said ,dorothy gratefully4 8,you are all very kind to me4 ,but ,i should like to start as soon as possible40 8,we shall go tomorrow morning10 returned the ,scarecrow4 8,so now let us all get ready1 for it will be a long journey40 #dbi ,chapter ,,xix ,attacked by the ,fighting ,trees ,the next morning ,dorothy kissed the pretty green girl good-bye1 and they all shook hands with the soldier with the green whiskers1 who had walked with them as far as the gate4 ,when the ,guardian of the ,gate saw them again he wondered greatly that they could leave the beautiful ,city to get into new trouble4 ,but he at once unlocked their spectacles1 which he put #dcj back into the green box1 and gave them many good wishes to carry with them4 8,you are now our ruler10 he said to the ,scarecrow2 8so you must come back to us as soon as possible40 8,i certainly shall if ,i am able10 the ,scarecrow replied2 8but ,i must help ,dorothy to get home1 first40 ,as ,dorothy bade the good-natured ,guardian a last farewell she said3 8,i have been very kindly treated in your lovely ,city1 and everyone #dca has been good to me4 ,i cannot tell you how grateful ,i am40 8,don't try1 my dear10 he answered4 8,we should like to keep you with us1 but if it is your wish to return to ,kansas1 ,i hope you will find a way40 ,he then opened the gate of the outer wall1 and they walked forth and started upon their journey4 ,the sun shone brightly as our friends turned their faces toward the ,land of the ,south4 ,they were all in the best of spirits1 and laughed #dcb and chatted together4 ,dorothy was once more filled with the hope of getting home1 and the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman were glad to be of use to her4 ,as for the ,lion1 he sniffed the fresh air with delight and whisked his tail from side to side in pure joy at being in the country again1 while ,toto ran around them and chased the moths and butterflies1 barking merrily all the time4 8,city life does not agree with me at all10 #dcc remarked the ,lion1 as they walked along at a brisk pace4 8,i have lost much flesh since ,i lived there1 and now ,i am anxious for a chance to show the other beasts how courageous ,i have grown40 ,they now turned and took a last look at the ,emerald ,city4 ,all they could see was a mass of towers and steeples behind the green walls1 and high up above everything the spires and dome of the ,palace of ,oz4 8,oz was not such a bad #dcd ,wizard1 after all10 said the ,tin ,woodman1 as he felt his heart rattling around in his breast4 8,he knew how to give me brains1 and very good brains1 too10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,if ,oz had taken a dose of the same courage he gave me10 added the ,lion1 8he would have been a brave man40 ,dorothy said nothing4 ,oz had not kept the promise he made her1 but he had done his best1 so she forgave him4 ,as he said1 he was a good man1 #dce even if he was a bad ,wizard4 ,the first day's journey was through the green fields and bright flowers that stretched about the ,emerald ,city on every side4 ,they slept that night on the grass1 with nothing but the stars over them2 and they rested very well indeed4 ,in the morning they traveled on until they came to a thick wood4 ,there was no way of going around it1 for it seemed to extend to the right and left as far as they could see2 and1 #dcf besides1 they did not dare change the direction of their journey for fear of getting lost4 ,so they looked for the place where it would be easiest to get into the forest4 ,the ,scarecrow1 who was in the lead1 finally discovered a big tree with such wide-spreading branches that there was room for the party to pass underneath4 ,so he walked forward to the tree1 but just as he came under the first branches they bent down and twined around him1 and the next minute #dcg he was raised from the ground and flung headlong among his fellow travelers4 ,this did not hurt the ,scarecrow1 but it surprised him1 and he looked rather dizzy when ,dorothy picked him up4 8,here is another space between the trees10 called the ,lion4 8,let me try it first10 said the ,scarecrow1 8for it doesn't hurt me to get thrown about40 ,he walked up to another tree1 as he spoke1 but its branches immediately seized him and tossed him #dch back again4 8,this is strange10 exclaimed ,dorothy4 8,what shall we do80 8,the trees seem to have made up their minds to fight us1 and stop our journey10 remarked the ,lion4 8,i believe ,i will try it myself10 said the ,woodman1 and shouldering his axe1 he marched up to the first tree that had handled the ,scarecrow so roughly4 ,when a big branch bent down to seize him the ,woodman chopped at it so fiercely that he cut it in #dci two4 ,at once the tree began shaking all its branches as if in pain1 and the ,tin ,woodman passed safely under it4 8,come on60 he shouted to the others4 8,be quick60 ,they all ran forward and passed under the tree without injury1 except ,toto1 who was caught by a small branch and shaken until he howled4 ,but the ,woodman promptly chopped off the branch and set the little dog free4 ,the other trees of the forest did nothing to #ddj keep them back1 so they made up their minds that only the first row of trees could bend down their branches1 and that probably these were the policemen of the forest1 and given this wonderful power in order to keep strangers out of it4 ,the four travelers walked with ease through the trees until they came to the farther edge of the wood4 ,then1 to their surprise1 they found before them a high wall which seemed to be made of white china4 ,it #dda was smooth1 like the surface of a dish1 and higher than their heads4 8,what shall we do now80 asked ,dorothy4 8,i will make a ladder10 said the ,tin ,woodman1 8for we certainly must climb over the wall40 #ddb ,chapter ,,xx ,the ,dainty ,china ,country ,while the ,woodman was making a ladder from wood which he found in the forest ,dorothy lay down and slept1 for she was tired by the long walk4 ,the ,lion also curled himself up to sleep and ,toto lay beside him4 ,the ,scarecrow watched the ,woodman while he worked1 and said to him3 8,i cannot think why this wall is here1 nor what it is made of40 #ddc 8,rest your brains and do not worry about the wall10 replied the ,woodman4 8,when we have climbed over it1 we shall know what is on the other side40 ,after a time the ladder was finished4 ,it looked clumsy1 but the ,tin ,woodman was sure it was strong and would answer their purpose4 ,the ,scarecrow waked ,dorothy and the ,lion and ,toto1 and told them that the ladder was ready4 ,the ,scarecrow climbed up the ladder first1 #ddd but he was so awkward that ,dorothy had to follow close behind and keep him from falling off4 ,when he got his head over the top of the wall the ,scarecrow said1 8,oh1 my60 8,go on10 exclaimed ,dorothy4 ,so the ,scarecrow climbed farther up and sat down on the top of the wall1 and ,dorothy put her head over and cried1 8,oh1 my60 just as the ,scarecrow had done4 ,then ,toto came up1 and immediately began to bark1 but ,dorothy made #dde him be still4 ,the ,lion climbed the ladder next1 and the ,tin ,woodman came last2 but both of them cried1 8,oh1 my60 as soon as they looked over the wall4 ,when they were all sitting in a row on the top of the wall1 they looked down and saw a strange sight4 ,before them was a great stretch of country having a floor as smooth and shining and white as the bottom of a big platter4 ,scattered around were many houses made entirely of china and painted in the #ddf brightest colors4 ,these houses were quite small1 the biggest of them reaching only as high as ,dorothy's waist4 ,there were also pretty little barns1 with china fences around them2 and many cows and sheep and horses and pigs and chickens1 all made of china1 were standing about in groups4 ,but the strangest of all were the people who lived in this queer country4 ,there were milkmaids and shepherdesses1 with brightly colored bodices and #ddg golden spots all over their gowns2 and princesses with most gorgeous frocks of silver and gold and purple2 and shepherds dressed in knee breeches with pink and yellow and blue stripes down them1 and golden buckles on their shoes2 and princes with jeweled crowns upon their heads1 wearing ermine robes and satin doublets2 and funny clowns in ruffled gowns1 with round red spots upon their cheeks and tall1 pointed caps4 ,and1 strangest of all1 these people were all made #ddh of china1 even to their clothes1 and were so small that the tallest of them was no higher than ,dorothy's knee4 ,no one did so much as look at the travelers at first1 except one little purple china dog with an extra-large head1 which came to the wall and barked at them in a tiny voice1 afterwards running away again4 8,how shall we get down80 asked ,dorothy4 ,they found the ladder so heavy they could not pull it up1 so the ,scarecrow #ddi fell off the wall and the others jumped down upon him so that the hard floor would not hurt their feet4 ,of course they took pains not to light on his head and get the pins in their feet4 ,when all were safely down they picked up the ,scarecrow1 whose body was quite flattened out1 and patted his straw into shape again4 8,we must cross this strange place in order to get to the other side10 said ,dorothy1 8for it would be unwise for us to go #dej any other way except due ,south40 ,they began walking through the country of the china people1 and the first thing they came to was a china milkmaid milking a china cow4 ,as they drew near1 the cow suddenly gave a kick and kicked over the stool1 the pail1 and even the milkmaid herself1 and all fell on the china ground with a great clatter4 ,dorothy was shocked to see that the cow had broken her leg off1 and that the pail was lying in #dea several small pieces1 while the poor milkmaid had a nick in her left elbow4 8,there60 cried the milkmaid angrily4 8,see what you have done6 ,my cow has broken her leg1 and ,i must take her to the mender's shop and have it glued on again4 ,what do you mean by coming here and frightening my cow80 8,i'm very sorry10 returned ,dorothy4 8,please forgive us40 ,but the pretty milkmaid was much too vexed to #deb make any answer4 ,she picked up the leg sulkily and led her cow away1 the poor animal limping on three legs4 ,as she left them the milkmaid cast many reproachful glances over her shoulder at the clumsy strangers1 holding her nicked elbow close to her side4 ,dorothy was quite grieved at this mishap4 8,we must be very careful here10 said the kind-hearted ,woodman1 8or we may hurt these pretty little people so they will never get over it40 #dec ,a little farther on ,dorothy met a most beautifully dressed young ,princess1 who stopped short as she saw the strangers and started to run away4 ,dorothy wanted to see more of the ,princess1 so she ran after her4 ,but the china girl cried out3 8,don't chase me6 ,don't chase me60 ,she had such a frightened little voice that ,dorothy stopped and said1 8,why not80 8,because10 answered the ,princess1 #ded also stopping1 a safe distance away1 8if ,i run ,i may fall down and break myself40 8,but could you not be mended80 asked the girl4 8,oh1 yes2 but one is never so pretty after being mended1 you know10 replied the ,princess4 8,i suppose not10 said ,dorothy4 8,now there is ,mr4 ,joker1 one of our clowns10 continued the china lady1 8who is always trying to stand upon his head4 ,he has broken himself so often that he is mended in a #dee hundred places1 and doesn't look at all pretty4 ,here he comes now1 so you can see for yourself40 ,indeed1 a jolly little clown came walking toward them1 and ,dorothy could see that in spite of his pretty clothes of red and yellow and green he was completely covered with cracks1 running every which way and showing plainly that he had been mended in many places4 ,the ,clown put his hands in his pockets1 and after puffing out his cheeks and #def nodding his head at them saucily1 he said3 8,my lady fair1 ,why do you stare ,at poor old ,mr4 ,joker8 ,you're quite as stiff ,and prim as if ,you'd eaten up a poker60 8,be quiet1 sir60 said the ,princess4 8,can't you see these are strangers1 and should be treated with respect80 8,well1 that's respect1 ,i expect10 declared the ,clown1 and immediately stood upon #deg his head4 8,don't mind ,mr4 ,joker10 said the ,princess to ,dorothy4 8,he is considerably cracked in his head1 and that makes him foolish40 8,oh1 ,i don't mind him a bit10 said ,dorothy4 8,but you are so beautiful10 she continued1 8that ,i am sure ,i could love you dearly4 ,won't you let me carry you back to ,kansas1 and stand you on ,aunt ,em's mantel8 ,i could carry you in my basket40 8,that #deh would make me very unhappy10 answered the china ,princess4 8,you see1 here in our country we live contentedly1 and can talk and move around as we please4 ,but whenever any of us are taken away our joints at once stiffen1 and we can only stand straight and look pretty4 ,of course that is all that is expected of us when we are on mantels and cabinets and drawing-room tables1 but our lives are much pleasanter here in our own country40 8,i would not make you unhappy #dei for all the world60 exclaimed ,dorothy4 8,so ,i'll just say good-bye40 8,good-bye10 replied the ,princess4 ,they walked carefully through the china country4 ,the little animals and all the people scampered out of their way1 fearing the strangers would break them1 and after an hour or so the travelers reached the other side of the country and came to another china wall4 ,it was not so high as the first1 however1 and #dfj by standing upon the ,lion's back they all managed to scramble to the top4 ,then the ,lion gathered his legs under him and jumped on the wall2 but just as he jumped1 he upset a china church with his tail and smashed it all to pieces4 8,that was too bad10 said ,dorothy1 8but really ,i think we were lucky in not doing these little people more harm than breaking a cow's leg and a church4 ,they are all so brittle60 8,they are1 indeed10 said #dfa the ,scarecrow1 8and ,i am thankful ,i am made of straw and cannot be easily damaged4 ,there are worse things in the world than being a ,scarecrow40 #dfb ,chapter ,,xxi ,the ,lion ,becomes the ,king of ,beasts ,after climbing down from the china wall the travelers found themselves in a disagreeable country1 full of bogs and marshes and covered with tall1 rank grass4 ,it was difficult to walk without falling into muddy holes1 for the grass was so thick that it hid them from sight4 ,however1 by carefully picking their way1 they got safely along #dfc until they reached solid ground4 ,but here the country seemed wilder than ever1 and after a long and tiresome walk through the underbrush they entered another forest1 where the trees were bigger and older than any they had ever seen4 8,this forest is perfectly delightful10 declared the ,lion1 looking around him with joy4 8,never have ,i seen a more beautiful place40 8,it seems gloomy10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,not a bit #dfd of it10 answered the ,lion4 8,i should like to live here all my life4 ,see how soft the dried leaves are under your feet and how rich and green the moss is that clings to these old trees4 ,surely no wild beast could wish a pleasanter home40 8,perhaps there are wild beasts in the forest now10 said ,dorothy4 8,i suppose there are10 returned the ,lion1 8but ,i do not see any of them about40 ,they walked through the forest until it #dfe became too dark to go any farther4 ,dorothy and ,toto and the ,lion lay down to sleep1 while the ,woodman and the ,scarecrow kept watch over them as usual4 ,when morning came1 they started again4 ,before they had gone far they heard a low rumble1 as of the growling of many wild animals4 ,toto whimpered a little1 but none of the others was frightened1 and they kept along the well-trodden path until they came to an opening in #dff the wood1 in which were gathered hundreds of beasts of every variety4 ,there were tigers and elephants and bears and wolves and foxes and all the others in the natural history1 and for a moment ,dorothy was afraid4 ,but the ,lion explained that the animals were holding a meeting1 and he judged by their snarling and growling that they were in great trouble4 ,as he spoke several of the beasts caught sight of him1 and #dfg at once the great assemblage hushed as if by magic4 ,the biggest of the tigers came up to the ,lion and bowed1 saying3 8,welcome1 ,o ,king of ,beasts6 ,you have come in good time to fight our enemy and bring peace to all the animals of the forest once more40 8,what is your trouble80 asked the ,lion quietly4 8,we are all threatened10 answered the tiger1 8by a fierce enemy which has lately come into this forest4 ,it #dfh is a most tremendous monster1 like a great spider1 with a body as big as an elephant and legs as long as a tree trunk4 ,it has eight of these long legs1 and as the monster crawls through the forest he seizes an animal with a leg and drags it to his mouth1 where he eats it as a spider does a fly4 ,not one of us is safe while this fierce creature is alive1 and we had called a meeting to decide how to take care of ourselves when you came among us40 ,the ,lion #dfi thought for a moment4 8,are there any other lions in this forest80 he asked4 8,no2 there were some1 but the monster has eaten them all4 ,and1 besides1 they were none of them nearly so large and brave as you40 8,if ,i put an end to your enemy1 will you bow down to me and obey me as ,king of the ,forest80 inquired the ,lion4 8,we will do that gladly10 returned the tiger2 and all the other beasts roared with a mighty roar3 8,we #dgj will60 8,where is this great spider of yours now80 asked the ,lion4 8,yonder1 among the oak trees10 said the tiger1 pointing with his forefoot4 8,take good care of these friends of mine10 said the ,lion1 8and ,i will go at once to fight the monster40 ,he bade his comrades good-bye and marched proudly away to do battle with the enemy4 ,the great spider was lying asleep when the ,lion found him1 and it looked so ugly that #dga its foe turned up his nose in disgust4 ,its legs were quite as long as the tiger had said1 and its body covered with coarse black hair4 ,it had a great mouth1 with a row of sharp teeth a foot long2 but its head was joined to the pudgy body by a neck as slender as a wasp's waist4 ,this gave the ,lion a hint of the best way to attack the creature1 and as he knew it was easier to fight it asleep than awake1 he gave a great spring and landed directly upon the monster's #dgb back4 ,then1 with one blow of his heavy paw1 all armed with sharp claws1 he knocked the spider's head from its body4 ,jumping down1 he watched it until the long legs stopped wiggling1 when he knew it was quite dead4 ,the ,lion went back to the opening where the beasts of the forest were waiting for him and said proudly3 8,you need fear your enemy no longer40 ,then the beasts bowed down to the ,lion as their ,king1 and he #dgc promised to come back and rule over them as soon as ,dorothy was safely on her way to ,kansas4 #dgd ,chapter ,,xxii ,the ,country of the ,quadlings ,the four travelers passed through the rest of the forest in safety1 and when they came out from its gloom saw before them a steep hill1 covered from top to bottom with great pieces of rock4 8,that will be a hard climb10 said the ,scarecrow1 8but we must get over the hill1 nevertheless40 ,so he led the way and the others followed4 ,they had nearly #dge reached the first rock when they heard a rough voice cry out1 8,keep back60 8,who are you80 asked the ,scarecrow4 ,then a head showed itself over the rock and the same voice said1 8,this hill belongs to us1 and we don't allow anyone to cross it40 8,but we must cross it10 said the ,scarecrow4 8,we're going to the country of the ,quadlings40 8,but you shall not60 replied the voice1 and there stepped from behind the rock the #dgf strangest man the travelers had ever seen4 ,he was quite short and stout and had a big head1 which was flat at the top and supported by a thick neck full of wrinkles4 ,but he had no arms at all1 and1 seeing this1 the ,scarecrow did not fear that so helpless a creature could prevent them from climbing the hill4 ,so he said1 8,i'm sorry not to do as you wish1 but we must pass over your hill whether you like it or not10 and he walked #dgg boldly forward4 ,as quick as lightning the man's head shot forward and his neck stretched out until the top of the head1 where it was flat1 struck the ,scarecrow in the middle and sent him tumbling1 over and over1 down the hill4 ,almost as quickly as it came the head went back to the body1 and the man laughed harshly as he said1 8,it isn't as easy as you think60 ,a chorus of boisterous laughter came from the other rocks1 and #dgh ,dorothy saw hundreds of the armless ,hammer-,heads upon the hillside1 one behind every rock4 ,the ,lion became quite angry at the laughter caused by the ,scarecrow's mishap1 and giving a loud roar that echoed like thunder1 he dashed up the hill4 ,again a head shot swiftly out1 and the great ,lion went rolling down the hill as if he had been struck by a cannon ball4 ,dorothy ran down and helped the ,scarecrow to #dgi his feet1 and the ,lion came up to her1 feeling rather bruised and sore1 and said1 8,it is useless to fight people with shooting heads2 no one can withstand them40 8,what can we do1 then80 she asked4 8,call the ,winged ,monkeys10 suggested the ,tin ,woodman4 8,you have still the right to command them once more40 8,very well10 she answered1 and putting on the ,golden ,cap she uttered the magic words4 ,the ,monkeys were as prompt as ever1 and in #dhj a few moments the entire band stood before her4 8,what are your commands80 inquired the ,king of the ,monkeys1 bowing low4 8,carry us over the hill to the country of the ,quadlings10 answered the girl4 8,it shall be done10 said the ,king1 and at once the ,winged ,monkeys caught the four travelers and ,toto up in their arms and flew away with them4 ,as they passed over the hill the ,hammer-,heads yelled with #dha vexation1 and shot their heads high in the air1 but they could not reach the ,winged ,monkeys1 which carried ,dorothy and her comrades safely over the hill and set them down in the beautiful country of the ,quadlings4 8,this is the last time you can summon us10 said the leader to ,dorothy2 8so good-bye and good luck to you40 8,good-bye1 and thank you very much10 returned the girl2 and the ,monkeys rose into the air and were out of sight in a #dhb twinkling4 ,the country of the ,quadlings seemed rich and happy4 ,there was field upon field of ripening grain1 with well-paved roads running between1 and pretty rippling brooks with strong bridges across them4 ,the fences and houses and bridges were all painted bright red1 just as they had been painted yellow in the country of the ,winkies and blue in the country of the ,munchkins4 ,the ,quadlings themselves1 who were short and fat #dhc and looked chubby and good-natured1 were dressed all in red1 which showed bright against the green grass and the yellowing grain4 ,the ,monkeys had set them down near a farmhouse1 and the four travelers walked up to it and knocked at the door4 ,it was opened by the farmer's wife1 and when ,dorothy asked for something to eat the woman gave them all a good dinner1 with three kinds of cake and four kinds of cookies1 and a bowl of milk for ,toto4 8,how far #dhd is it to the ,castle of ,glinda80 asked the child4 8,it is not a great way10 answered the farmer's wife4 8,take the road to the ,south and you will soon reach it40 ,thanking the good woman1 they started afresh and walked by the fields and across the pretty bridges until they saw before them a very beautiful ,castle4 ,before the gates were three young girls1 dressed in handsome red uniforms trimmed with gold braid2 and as ,dorothy approached1 #dhe one of them said to her3 8,why have you come to the ,south ,country80 8,to see the ,good ,witch who rules here10 she answered4 8,will you take me to her80 8,let me have your name1 and ,i will ask ,glinda if she will receive you40 ,they told who they were1 and the girl soldier went into the ,castle4 ,after a few moments she came back to say that ,dorothy and the others were to be admitted at once4 #dhf ,chapter ,,xxiii ,glinda ,the ,good ,witch ,grants ,dorothy's ,wish ,before they went to see ,glinda1 however1 they were taken to a room of the ,castle1 where ,dorothy washed her face and combed her hair1 and the ,lion shook the dust out of his mane1 and the ,scarecrow patted himself into his best shape1 and the ,woodman polished his tin and oiled his joints4 ,when they #dhg were all quite presentable they followed the soldier girl into a big room where the ,witch ,glinda sat upon a throne of rubies4 ,she was both beautiful and young to their eyes4 ,her hair was a rich red in color and fell in flowing ringlets over her shoulders4 ,her dress was pure white but her eyes were blue1 and they looked kindly upon the little girl4 8,what can ,i do for you1 my child80 she asked4 ,dorothy told the ,witch all her story3 how #dhh the cyclone had brought her to the ,land of ,oz1 how she had found her companions1 and of the wonderful adventures they had met with4 8,my greatest wish now10 she added1 8is to get back to ,kansas1 for ,aunt ,em will surely think something dreadful has happened to me1 and that will make her put on mourning2 and unless the crops are better this year than they were last1 ,i am sure ,uncle ,henry cannot afford it40 ,glinda #dhi leaned forward and kissed the sweet1 upturned face of the loving little girl4 8,bless your dear heart10 she said1 8,i am sure ,i can tell you of a way to get back to ,kansas40 ,then she added1 8,but1 if ,i do1 you must give me the ,golden ,cap40 8,willingly60 exclaimed ,dorothy2 8indeed1 it is of no use to me now1 and when you have it you can command the ,winged ,monkeys three times40 8,and ,i think ,i shall need their service just those three times10 #dij answered ,glinda1 smiling4 ,dorothy then gave her the ,golden ,cap1 and the ,witch said to the ,scarecrow1 8,what will you do when ,dorothy has left us80 8,i will return to the ,emerald ,city10 he replied1 8for ,oz has made me its ruler and the people like me4 ,the only thing that worries me is how to cross the hill of the ,hammer-,heads40 8,by means of the ,golden ,cap ,i shall command the ,winged ,monkeys to carry you to #dia the gates of the ,emerald ,city10 said ,glinda1 8for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler40 8,am ,i really wonderful80 asked the ,scarecrow4 8,you are unusual10 replied ,glinda4 ,turning to the ,tin ,woodman1 she asked1 8,what will become of you when ,dorothy leaves this country80 ,he leaned on his axe and thought a moment4 ,then he said1 8,the ,winkies were very kind to me1 and #dib wanted me to rule over them after the ,wicked ,witch died4 ,i am fond of the ,winkies1 and if ,i could get back again to the ,country of the ,west1 ,i should like nothing better than to rule over them forever40 8,my second command to the ,winged ,monkeys10 said ,glinda 8will be that they carry you safely to the land of the ,winkies4 ,your brain may not be so large to look at as those of the ,scarecrow1 but you are really brighter than he #dic is,-when you are well polished,-and ,i am sure you will rule the ,winkies wisely and well40 ,then the ,witch looked at the big1 shaggy ,lion and asked1 8,when ,dorothy has returned to her own home1 what will become of you80 8,over the hill of the ,hammer-,heads10 he answered1 8lies a grand old forest1 and all the beasts that live there have made me their ,king4 ,if ,i could only get back to this forest1 ,i would pass my life very happily #did there40 8,my third command to the ,winged ,monkeys10 said ,glinda1 8shall be to carry you to your forest4 ,then1 having used up the powers of the ,golden ,cap1 ,i shall give it to the ,king of the ,monkeys1 that he and his band may thereafter be free for evermore40 ,the ,scarecrow and the ,tin ,woodman and the ,lion now thanked the ,good ,witch earnestly for her kindness2 and ,dorothy exclaimed3 8,you are #die certainly as good as you are beautiful6 ,but you have not yet told me how to get back to ,kansas40 8,your ,silver ,shoes will carry you over the desert10 replied ,glinda4 8,if you had known their power you could have gone back to your ,aunt ,em the very first day you came to this country40 8,but then ,i should not have had my wonderful brains60 cried the ,scarecrow4 8,i might have passed my whole life in the farmer's #dif cornfield40 8,and ,i should not have had my lovely heart10 said the ,tin ,woodman4 8,i might have stood and rusted in the forest till the end of the world40 8,and ,i should have lived a coward forever10 declared the ,lion1 8and no beast in all the forest would have had a good word to say to me40 8,this is all true10 said ,dorothy1 8and ,i am glad ,i was of use to these good friends4 ,but now that each of them has had what #dig he most desired1 and each is happy in having a kingdom to rule besides1 ,i think ,i should like to go back to ,kansas40 8,the ,silver ,shoes10 said the ,good ,witch1 8have wonderful powers4 ,and one of the most curious things about them is that they can carry you to any place in the world in three steps1 and each step will be made in the wink of an eye4 ,all you have to do is to knock the heels together three times and command the shoes to #dih carry you wherever you wish to go40 8,if that is so10 said the child joyfully1 8,i will ask them to carry me back to ,kansas at once40 ,she threw her arms around the ,lion's neck and kissed him1 patting his big head tenderly4 ,then she kissed the ,tin ,woodman1 who was weeping in a way most dangerous to his joints4 ,but she hugged the soft1 stuffed body of the ,scarecrow in her arms instead of kissing his painted face1 and #dii found she was crying herself at this sorrowful parting from her loving comrades4 ,glinda the ,good stepped down from her ruby throne to give the little girl a good-bye kiss1 and ,dorothy thanked her for all the kindness she had shown to her friends and herself4 ,dorothy now took ,toto up solemnly in her arms1 and having said one last good-bye she clapped the heels of her shoes together three times1 saying3 8,take me home to ,aunt ,em60 #ejj 3333333333333333 ,instantly she was whirling through the air1 so swiftly that all she could see or feel was the wind whistling past her ears4 ,the ,silver ,shoes took but three steps1 and then she stopped so suddenly that she rolled over upon the grass several times before she knew where she was4 ,at length1 however1 she sat up and looked about her4 8,good gracious60 she cried4 ,for she #eja was sitting on the broad ,kansas prairie1 and just before her was the new farmhouse ,uncle ,henry built after the cyclone had carried away the old one4 ,uncle ,henry was milking the cows in the barnyard1 and ,toto had jumped out of her arms and was running toward the barn1 barking furiously4 ,dorothy stood up and found she was in her stocking-feet4 ,for the ,silver ,shoes had fallen off in her flight through the air1 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