Evening star., 1919-04-27

as hercely as Roman gladi-
etor. SO, when the Jackdaws nearly
knocked him down in their rush OF
wiRgA and their sharp beaks and
claws threat ened to damage his bril-
1iaAt plating, the Woodman picked
up his ak and made it whfrl swiftly
Around his head.
But although many were beaten on
In this way, the birds were 80 num-
Arous and so brave that they con-
finued to attack as furiously as be-
fore, Some of them pecked at the
hyes OF the Gump, which hung over
Tho nest in helpless condition; but
che Gump,s eyes were of glass and
could not be injured. Others OF the
Yackdaws rushed at the Saw Horse;
but that animal. being still upon his
back, kicked out SO viciously with
his wooden legs that he beat off as
&any assailants as did the Wood
han's ok.
Finding themselves thus opposed,
xhA birds fell upon the Scarecrow's
Straw, which lay at the center of the
Hest, covering Tip and the Woggle-
Bug and Jacks pumpkin head. and
kegan tearing it away and flying off
Filth it. only to let it drop, straw
BY straw. into the great gulf be-
Heath.
The Scarecrow's head, noting with
Hismay this wanton destruction OF his
interior, cried to the Tin Woodman to
Save him; and that good friend re-
kponded with renewed energy. His
TX fairly flashed among the Jack
Haws, and fortunately the Gump be-
kan wildly waving the two wings re-
manning on the left side of its body.
THE fiutter of these great wings filled
the Jackdaws with terror. and when
the Gump by it's exertions freed itself
from the peg of rock on which 1t
hung, and sank Topping into the nest,
the alarm of the birds knew no
bounds and they fed screaming over
the mountains
When the last foe had disappeared.
Tip crawled from under the sofas and
Assisted the WoggleBug to follow
him. .
I'VE are saved" shouted the boy,
1elightedly.
1--WE are, indeed" responded the
Educated Insect, fairly hugging the
Stin head of the Gump in his joy;
Sand we owe it all to the Hopping OF
The Thing and the good AK of the Wood
hanr'
"If am saved. get me out Of here"
kalled Jack, whose head was still be-
Meath the sofas; and Tip managed to
FOIL the pumpkin out and place 1t
Hpon Its neck again. He also set the
8aw-Horse upright, and said to 1T:
1--WE owe you many thanks for the
Hallant fight your made
II really think we have escaped
Nery nicely" remarked the Tin Wood
ban. in a tone of pride.
mot so" exclaimed a hollow voice.
/ At this they all turned in surprise
10 look at the Scarecrow's head, which
lay at the back of the nest.
II am completely ruined" declared
khs Scarecrow, as he noted their as
tonshment. For where is the straw
hat sturs my body?'
!, The awful question startled them
Ill. They gaZed around the nest with
horror, for not a vestige OF straw
eemained. The Jackdaws had stolen
i to the last wisp and flung it all into
Inc chasm that yawned for hundreds
6f feet beneath the nest.
my poor, poor friend" said the Tin
Woodman. taking up the Scarecrow's
kead and caressing it tenderly; who
ver could imagine you would come to
This untimely ende"
II did it to save my friends" re-
furned the head; and 1 am glad that
I perished in SO noble and unselhsh
D manner"
, but why are you all so despond-
kntY' inquired the Woggle Bug. THE
kcarecrow's clothing is still safe.'
Yes" answered the Tin Woodman;
Shut our friends clothes are useless
Without stu1ing."
why not stun him with money!"
asked Tip.
Money" they all cried, in an
tnaazed chorus.
ITO be sure" said the boy. "In tho
bottom of the nest are thousands of
Hollar bills--and two-dollar bills
&nd fiye-dollar bills-and tens and