The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-19
THE SCARECROW APPEALS TO
GLINDA THE GOOD

'Hooray," shouted the Scarecrow.
gaily. 1--WE can now Weave this mis-
cradle Jackdaws' nest whenever we
please"
''But it is nearly dark" said the Tin
woodman; '-and unless We wait until
morning to make our flight we may
get into more trouble. 1 don't like
these night trips, for one never knows
what will happen"
So it was decided to wait until day
light, and the adventures amused
themselves il the twilight by searching
the JackdaWs' nest for treasures.
The Woggle-Bug found two hand
some bracelets of gold, which fitted
his slender arms very well. Inc
Scarecrow took a fancy for rings, or
! which there were many in the nest.
Before long he had fitted ring to
each finger of his padded gloves, and
not being content with that display
he added one more to each thumb
AS he carefully chose those rings set
with sparkling stones. such as runies'
amethysts and sapphires. the Scare
crows hands now presented most
brilliant appearance.
This nest would be a picnic for
Queen Jinjur," said he musingly; for
as nearly as I can make out she and
her girls conquered me merely to rob
my city of it's emeralds."
The Tin Woodman was content with
his diamond necklace and refused to
accept any additional decorations; but
Tip secured fine gold watch, which
was attached to q heavy fob, and
placed it in his pocket with much
pride. He also pinned several jeweled
brooches to Jack Pumpkinhead's red
waistcoat, and attached lorgnette, by
means Of fine chain, to the neck of
the Saw-Horse.
Its very pretty" said the creature,
regarding the lorgnette approvingly;
but what is it for?"
None of them could answer that
question, however: so the Saw-Horse
decided it was some rareA decoration
and became very fond of It.
That none of the party might be
sighted, they ended by placing sew
eral large seal rings upon the points
of the Gump's antlers, altho/that odd
parsonage seemed by no means graft
fled by the attention.
Darkness soon fell upon them, and
Tip and the Woggle-Bug went to
sleep while the others sat down to
wait patiently for the day.
Next morning they had cause to
congratulate themselves upon the USE
full condition of the Gump; for with
daylight a great flock of Jackdaws
approached to engage in one more
battle for the possession of the nest
But our adventures did not wait
for the assault. They tumbled into
the cushioned seats of the sofas as
quickly as possible, and Tip gave the
word to the Gump to start.
At once it rose into the air, the
great wings Hopping strongly and
with regular motions and in a few
moments they were so far from the
nest that the chatterIng Jackdaws
took possession without any attempt
at pursuit.
The Thing flew due north, going in
the same direction from whence it had
come. At least, that was the Scare
crows opinion, and the others agreed
that the Scarecrow was the best judge
of direction. After passing over sew
eral cities and villages the Gump car
ried them high above a broad plain
where houses became more and more
scattered until they disappeared al
together. Next CAME the wide, sandy
desert separating the rest of the world
from the Land of OF, and before noon
they saw the dome-shaped houses that
proved they were once more within
the borders of their native land.
But the houses and fences are
blue, said the Tin Woodman. land
that indicates we are in the land of
the Munchkins, and therefore a long
distance from Glinda the Good"
What shall we do?" asked the boy
turning to their guide.
II don't know" replied the Scare
crow, frankly. IF we were at the
Emerald City we could then move di-
rectly southwark, and so reach our
destination. But we dare not go to the
Emerald City, and the Gump is prob
ably carrying US further in the wrong
direction with every flop of its wings"
Then the Woggle-Bug fust swal-
low another pill said Tip, decidedly
land wish us headed in the right di-
rection."
Very WELL" returned the Highly
Magnified one; I'm willing"
But when the Scarecrow reached in
his pocket for the pepper-box con-
tanning the two Wishing Pills. it was