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the Scarecrow told stories； and the Tin Woodman sang a love song in a
sonorous； metallic voice； and everybody laughed and had a good time。
Then Dorothy wound up Tik…tok and he danced a jig to amuse the
company； after which the Yellow Hen related some of her adventures
with the Nome King in the Land of Ev。
The Princess served delicious refreshments to those who were in the
habit of eating； and when Dorothy's bed time arrived the company
separated after exchanging many friendly sentiments。
Next morning they all assembled for the final parting； and many of the
officials and courtiers came to look upon the impressive ceremonies。
Dorothy held Eureka in her arms and bade her friends a fond good…bye。
〃You must come again； some time；〃 said the little Wizard； and she
promised she would if she found it possible to do so。
〃But Uncle Henry and Aunt Em need me to help them；〃 she added； 〃so I
can't ever be very long away from the farm in Kansas。〃
Ozma wore the Magic Belt； and； when she had kissed Dorothy farewell
and had made her wish； the little girl and her kitten disappeared
in a twinkling。
〃Where is she？〃 asked Zeb； rather bewildered by the suddenness of it。
〃Greeting her uncle and aunt in Kansas； by this time；〃 returned Ozma；
with a smile。
Then Zeb brought out Jim； all harnessed to the buggy； and took his seat。
〃I'm much obliged for all your kindness；〃 said the boy； 〃and very
grateful to you for saving my life and sending me home again after all
the good times I've had。 I think this is the loveliest country in the
world； but not being fairies Jim and I feel we ought to be where we
belongand that's at the ranch。 Good…bye； everybody！〃
He gave a start and rubbed his eyes。 Jim was trotting along the
well…known road； shaking his ears and whisking his tail with a
contented motion。 Just ahead of them were the gates of Hugson's
Ranch； and Uncle Hugson now came out and stood with uplifted arms and
wide open mouth； staring in amazement。
〃Goodness gracious！ It's Zeband Jim； too！〃 he exclaimed。 〃Where in
the world have you been； my lad？〃
〃Why； in the world； Uncle；〃 answered Zeb； with a laugh。
The End