"You know, my dear," President Jackson said to Dorothy as they walked. "You are more than welcome to stay as long as you like. But as you can see, in spite of our pledge to reduce our rhetoric, we politicians are notoriously long-winded. I expect that this meeting will last for weeks, as all the other presidents have yet to speak." "Well," said Dorothy. "I do enjoy listening to all that is said, but we have a great deal yet to accomplish. Perhaps we should be continuing our journey. I shall be sorry to miss hearing all the presidents speak." "You are welcome to visit us any time," said President Jackson. "After you return to Kansas, just focus your thoughts on us upon retiring for the night, and visualize yourself with us. When you fall asleep, you will be there." "Thank you, everyone," said Dorothy. "This has been a delightful experience and a wonderful privilege." "The privilege is all ours," said President Jackson. "Goodbye my dears, and God-speed." Many of the presidents came over to shake hands again. All of them waved goodbye. * Chapter Twenty: Captured * Dorothy's little band walked back the same way they came. As they walked past the presidents' homes, the Scarecrow remarked that it was a most interesting experience. Everyone nodded in agreement. "I'm just afraid," said Dorothy, "that Aunt Em and Uncle Henry just won't believe a bit of this. The more I tell them about Oz, the less they believe!" "Perhaps you shouldn't tell them all at once," said the Tin Woodman. "Perhaps you shouldn't tell them at all," said the Lion. "Perhaps you're right," sighed Dorothy. "It is too incredible for anyone to believe." "Not anyone," said the Tin Woodman. "Remember what President Washington told you? That you are to tell that writer of your experiences and that he will write them down and that many children and even some adults will read it and although not everyone will believe it -- a great many will be helped. So your experiences will not have been in vain." "Yes, I suppose you're right," said Dorothy. "But I do wish Aunt Em and Uncle Henry would believe me." "Hey!" said the Tin Woodman excitedly. "I have a wonderful idea. Why don't we transport your Aunt Em and Uncle Henry to Oz? Then they'd have to believe." "That is a wonderful idea," said Dorothy. "Can we do it now?" "Well, it's going to take a great deal of arranging, I'm sure," said the Scarecrow. "We'll have to talk to Glinda about it. Or maybe the Good Witch of the North. I'm sure we'll be able to do it somehow." "I'll bet if they came here they wouldn't want to go back to Kansas," said Dorothy, excitedly. "In fact, if Uncle Henry and Aunt Em were here, I wouldn't want to go back!" "Dorothy," said the Tin Woodman very solemnly. "I'm sure it's very necessary that you return to Kansas. In fact, as you know full well, you have a very important part to play -- a very important part. But one day, when your work is done there, you will come to live in Oz with us for ever."