Tears now rolled freely from the Witch's eyes. Dorothy began to cry, too. "My heart is very happy for you," she said. "You have entered the door which leads to Heaven. For many, that door is never opened. Yet all have the key." "I think I know what you mean," replied the Witch. "That key is Love, isn't it?" Dorothy nodded silently and hugged the Witch tightly. "We are all going to be very good friends," she said. Suddenly the Witch looked very sad. "What's the matter?" asked Dorothy. "I'm so ugly," said the Witch. "I think that's one of the reasons I became so hateful in the first place." "Hatefulness will make anyone look ugly," said Dorothy. "True beauty is within. An overwhelming feeling of love and kindness could never be ugly." The Witch brightened up. "Do you think I can become attractive?" she inquired hopefully. "Of course," replied Dorothy. "You are already becoming so." Sure enough, the Witch's features were changing. The harshness and the cruel lines around her mouth were dissolving. The greenish tinge to her face was changing to a soft pink glow. The transformation was amazing. Except for the black cloak and pointed hat, one would never know she was the dreadful Wicked Witch. Her face was actually beautiful now. Her long jagged nose had shortened considerably, giving her quite a sophisticated look. The Witch was wondering why everyone was staring at her so intently. "What's the matter?" she asked, rather alarmed. "Look at your reflection in the water," said Dorothy. The Witch ran over to the pond. She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw her reflection. "This is unbelievable!" she said excitedly. Dorothy walked over to her. "When we get back to Oz, where our friend the Scarecrow is Emperor, we must find you some new clothes. You will accompany us on our journey, won't you?" "Oh, yes," replied the Witch. "Thank you. I can't stay in this place now. I will never return here. Oh, this is so exciting! I'm so looking forward to visiting the Emerald City! It will be a pleasure to accompany you. I feel as if a great weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I have lived in a lonely, cold, isolated world all my life. Now I am looking forward to meeting people and enjoying life. Who knows, perhaps I may meet a handsome prince." Dorothy put her arm around the Witch. "This is indeed a wonderful moment for all of us." Well," the Witch said, looking around at all her friends, "are we all ready?" Everyone nodded vigorously. "Then off we go!" They all joined together, arm-in-arm, and began to sing as they danced along. "We're the best of friends together, so happy, so jolly. We're the best of friends together, as happy as can be. We're the best of friends together, and nobody -- ever, can part our compa-nee.... Not n-o-o-o-body -- ever -- can part our compa-nee, -- part our compa-nee -- part our compa-nee