Fantasy fiction; Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
"Then it is decided," replied Ozma. "I will use the Magic Belt to
send Conjo and Twiffle back to the Isle of Conjo. There, Twiffle will
help Conjo to become a thoroughly good wizard. Here, Twiffle," Ozma
removed a small golden ring from her finger and handed it to Twiffle.
"Keep this ring with you always. Should Conjo ever again cause any
mischief, or should you need my help, just rub this ring and you will
be transported immediately to wherever I may be."
"Thank you, your Majesty," said Twiffle, looking at Ozma gratefully.
Twiffle then bade a fond farewell to Twink and Tom, the Shaggy Man,
the King of the Fairy Beavers, and all his other new friends. When he
had finished, Ozma placed her hands on the Magic Belt and murmured a
command.
Twink and Tom looked about the throne room. Conjo and Twiffle were
nowhere to be seen. The children knew they would miss the little toy
clown. But perhaps he would come to their home sometimes to visit his
third cousin, Twoffle.
CHAPTER 24
Twink and Tom in Oz
The remainder of the day was given over to sightseeing for Twink, Tom,
the King of the Fairy Beavers, and the young beavers.
Dorothy and the Shaggy Man loaded the party into the Red Wagon, which
was drawn by the Sawhorse, and conducted their guests on a tour of the
beautiful City of Emeralds and the nearby countryside.
When they reached the gates of the Emerald City, the Shaggy Man
ordered the Sawhorse to stop while he, with the aid of Omby Amby, a
bright new nail and a hammer, proudly restored the Love Magnet to its
position over the entrance to the city.
The company then drove out to call on Miss Cuttenclip and her famous
village whose inhabitants were artfully cut out of magic paper and
moved about and talked like living people. Next they visited Professor
Wogglebug in his College, where the students learned their lessons by
swallowing sugar-coated pills.
On the return journey they met the Scarecrow who had been spending
the day with a Munchkin Farmer for the purpose of being re-stuffed
with fresh new straw--all except his head, of course, which was filled
with the marvelous brains the Wizard had given him. Twink and Tom were
delighted with this droll personage, who took an instant liking to them.
That evening there was a great dinner in honor of Twink, Tom, and
the King of the Fairy Beavers. Many of the most famous personages of
Oz were there. Among these were the Patchwork Girl, the Tin Woodman
who had traveled from his tin castle in the Winkie country for the
occasion, Princess Ozana, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger, Ojo,
Button Bright, Betsy Bobbin, Trot, Cap'n Bill, the Woozy, and many,
many others.
It was a wonderful dinner, and Twink and Tom were fascinated by all the
curious and unusual personalities. The twins felt as if they were among
old friends, since they had read so much about the famous people of Oz
and their exciting adventures.
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