. 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 . mply. But I ve never been lost before, murmured the daintymaiden, and I m worried and afraid. You were dancing, remarked Dorothy, in a puzzledtone of voice. Oh, that was just to keep warm, explained the maiden,quickly. It was not because I felt happy or gay, I assureyou. Dorothy looked at her closely. Her gauzy flowing robesmight not be very warm, yet the weather was nt at all ch
. 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 . mply. But I ve never been lost before, murmured the daintymaiden, and I m worried and afraid. You were dancing, remarked Dorothy, in a puzzledtone of voice. Oh, that was just to keep warm, explained the maiden,quickly. It was not because I felt happy or gay, I assureyou. Dorothy looked at her closely. Her gauzy flowing robesmight not be very warm, yet the weather was nt at all chilly,but rather mild and balmy, like a spring are you, dear? she asked, gently. I m Polychrome, was the reply. Polly whom? Polychrome. I m the Daughter of the Rainbow. Oh! said Dorothy, with a gasp; I did nt know theRainbow had children. But I might have known it, beforeyou spoke. You could nt really be anything not? inquired Polychrome, as if surprised. 62 The Rainbows Daughter Because you re so lovely and sweet. The little maiden smiled through her tears, came up toDorothy, and placed her slender fingers in the Kansas girlschubby hand. You 11 be my friend — wont you? she said, ^~VJ Of course. And what is your name? I m Dorothy; and this is my friend Shaggy Man, whoowns the Love Magnet; and this is Button-Bright — onlyyou dont see him as he really is because the Fox-King care-lessly changed his head into a fox head. But the real Button-Bright is good to look at, and I hope to get him changed backto himself, some time. The Road to Oz The Rainbows Daughter nodded cheerfully, no longerafraid of her new companions. But who is this*? she asked, pointing to Toto, who wassitting before her wagging his tail in the most friendly man-ner and admiring the pretty maid with his bright eyes. Isthis, also, some enchanted person? Oh no, Polly — I may call you Polly, may nt I? Yourwhole name s awful hard to say. • Call me Polly if you wish, Dorothy. Well,
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