. 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 . and tied with a cot-ton string. He unwound the string, opened the parcel, andtook out a bit of metal shaped like a horseshoe. It was dulland brown, and not very pretty. This, my dear, said he, impressively, is the wonderfulLove Magnet. It was given me by an Eskimo in the Sand-wich Islands — where there are no sandwiches at all — andas long as I carry it every living thing I meet
. 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 . and tied with a cot-ton string. He unwound the string, opened the parcel, andtook out a bit of metal shaped like a horseshoe. It was dulland brown, and not very pretty. This, my dear, said he, impressively, is the wonderfulLove Magnet. It was given me by an Eskimo in the Sand-wich Islands — where there are no sandwiches at all — andas long as I carry it every living thing I meet will love me dearly. Why did nt the Eskimo keep it? she asked, looking atthe Magnet with interest. He got tired being loved and longed for some one tohate him. So he gave me the Magnet and the very next daya grizzly bear ate him. Was nt he sorry then? she inquired. He did nt say, replied the shaggy man, wrapping andtying the Love Magnet with great care and putting it away 24 The Way to Butterfield in another pocket. But the bear did nt seem sorry a bit,he added. Did you know the bear*? asked Dorothy. Yes; we used to play ball together in the Caviar Is-lands. The bear loved me because I had the Love Magnet. I could nt blame him for eating the Eskimo, because it washis nature to do so. Once, said Dorothy, I knew a Hungry Tiger wholonged to eat fat babies, because it was his nature to; but henever ate any because he had a Conscience. This bear, replied the shaggy man, with a sigh,, hadno Conscience, you The Road to Oz The shaggy man sat silent for several minutes, apparent-ly considering the cases of the bear and the tiger, while Totowatched him with an air of great interest. The little dog wasdoubtless thinking of his ride in the shaggy mans pocket andplanning to keep out of reach in the future. At last the shaggy man turned and inquired, Whatsyour name, little girl? My name s Dorothy, said she, jumping up again, butwhat are we going to do1? We cant stay here forever, y
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