The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-28
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"Oh, as for that" returned the
Gump. cit is my first day of existence;
so cannot judge whether I am feel
ing well or ill.," And it waved its
broom tail to and fro in pensive
manner.
Come. comet" said the Scare-crow,
kindly; do try to be more cheerful
and take life as you find it. We shall
be kind masters, and will strive to
render your existence as pleasant as
possible. Are you willing to carry US
thru the air wherever we wish to go?''
Certainly" answered the Gump. ct
greatly prefer to navigate the air. For
should travel on the earth and meet
with one of my own species, my en-
barrassment would be something
awfuli'
II can appreciate that" said the Tin
Woodman. sympathetically.
And yet" continued the Thing,
when I carefully look you over. my
masters. none of you seems to be con-
structed much more artistically than
1 am"
Appearances are deceitfui." saia
the Woggle-Bug. earnestly. II am
both Highly Magnified and Thoroly
Educated"
Indeed" murmured the Gump. in
differently.
markedly rare specimens" added the
/ Scarecrow. proudly.
| How stranger remarked the
Gump.
Attic am of tin" said the Wood
man. Il own a heart altogether the
yarmest and most admirable in the
| whole world
I'm delighted to hear it," replied
the Gump with a slight cough.
my SMILE" said Jack Pumpkin
head. lis worthy your best attention.
| 1t is always the same"
1 he
Sle-Bug, pompously; and the Gump
turned to stare at him.
And l." declared the Saw-Horse.
filling in an awkward pause. ''am only
remarkable because 1 can't help it,"
ram proud. indeed. to meet with
such exceptional masters" said the
Gump, in a careless tone. 'If could
but secure so complete an introduce
ton to myself, 1 would be more than
satisfied.
That will come in time" remarked
the Scarecrow. ITO Know Thyself' is
considered quite an Accomplishment.
which 1t has taken us who are your
elders, months to perfect. But now"
he added. turning to the others, ''let
us get aboard and start upon our
journey"
Where shall We go?" asked Tip.
as he clambered to a seat on the sofas
and assisted the Pumpkinhead to fol-
low him.
| IN the south country rules very
delightful Queen called Glinda the
Good. who / am sure will gladly re-
ceive u.s." said the Scarecrow. getting
into the Thing clumsily. Let us go
to her and ask her advice"
THAT is cleverly thought Of" de-
clared Nick Chopper. giving the Wog-
gle-Bug a boost and then topping
the Saw-Horse into the rear end OF
the cushioned seats. 81 know Glinda
) the Good. and believe she will prove
friend indeed"
Are we all ready?" asked the boy.
Yes" announced the Tin Wood
man. seating himself behind the
Scarecrow. a..s e..-,-..,s
''TheD." said Tip. addressing the
Gump. h'be kind enough to fly with
US to the Southwark; and do not go
! higher than to escape the houses and
| trees. for it makes me dizzy to be up
so far"
/ "All right" answered the Gump.
briefly.
! 1t Hoped its four wings and rose
l slowly into the air: and then while
our little band of Adventures chung
to the backs and sides of the sofas for
, support. the Gump turned toward the
South and scared swiftly and majes-
+ tically away
, copyrighted by L. Frank Baum for the
v George Mathew Adams Service)
Editors Note-Next Story: "In the
Jackdaws' Nest In which the Gump acct
dentally bumps against projecting rock.
I when flying over mountain top, and up
s sets his passengers. They fall, Gnhurt,
bor br aTfe , nesT Sna Ra"d
the next chapter to find out what 1t 10.