The road to Oz; in which is related how Dorothy Gale of Kansas, the Shaggy Man, Button Bright, and Polychrome the Rainbow's daughter met on an enchanted road and followed it all the way to the marvelous land of Oz (1909)
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919, Neill, John R. (John Rea), ill · Chicago : Reilly & Lee · leaf 86
s front hoofs ashe sat upright. Now, then, said his Majesty, waving his long earsgently to and fro, tell me why you are here, and what youexpect me to do for you. He eyed Button-Bright rather 80 The Shaggy Mans Transformation sharply, as if afraid of the little boys queer head, though itwas the… … magnificent city because the road led through it, and therewas no way to go around. All we desire is to pay our respectsto your Majesty — the cleverest king in all the world, I msure — and then to continue on our way. This polite speech pleased the King very much; indeed, itpleased him so much that…
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