Lyman Frank Baum

I had time to think that the greatest loss I had known was the loss of my heart.

But here the country seemed wilder than ever, and after a long and tiresome walk through the underbrush they entered another forest, where the trees were bigger and older than any they had ever seen.

But the Lion explained that the animals were holding a meeting, and he judged by their snarling and growling that they were in great trouble

Am I really wonderful?" asked the Scarecrow.

"You are unusual," replied Glinda

They wore round hats that rose to a small point a foot above their heads, with little bells around the brims that tinkled sweetly as they moved.

"There is only one thing in the world I am afraid of."

"What is that?" asked Dorothy; "the Munchkin farmer who made you?"

"No," answered the Scarecrow; "it's a lighted match."

"It is kind of you to wear that," said Boq. "Blue is the color of the Munchkins, and white is the witch color. So we know you are a friendly witch."

"I did not like to be deserted this way. So I tried to walk after them. But my feet would not touch the ground, and I was forced to stay on that pole.

"I felt sad at this, for it showed I was not such a good Scarecrow after all; but the old crow comforted me, saying, `If you only had brains in your head you would be as good a man as any of them, and a better man than some of them. Brains are the only things worth having in this world, no matter whether one is a crow or a man.'

, yes; I am anxious," returned the Scarecrow. "It is such an uncomfortable feeling to know one is a fool."