Wizard of Oz: Chapter 11

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11.

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11.

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The Wonderful City of Oz

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The Wonderful City of Oz

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Even with eyes protected by the green spectacles, Dorothy and her friends were at first dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful City.

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Even with eyes protected by the green spectacles, Dorothy and her friends were at first dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful City.

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The streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds.

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The streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds.

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They walked over a pavement of the same green marble, and where the blocks were joined together were rows of emeralds, set closely, and glittering in the brightness of the sun.

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They walked over a pavement of the same green marble, and where the blocks were joined together were rows of emeralds, set closely, and glittering in the brightness of the sun.

Sentence 6

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The window panes were of green glass; even the sky above the City had a green tint, and the rays of the sun were green.

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The window panes were of green glass; even the sky above the City had a green tint, and the rays of the sun were green.

Sentence 7

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There were many people--men, women, and children--walking about, and these were all dressed in green clothes and had greenish skins.

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There were many people--men, women, and children--walking about, and these were all dressed in green clothes and had greenish skins.

Sentence 8

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They looked at Dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering eyes, and the children all ran away and hid behind their mothers when they saw the Lion; but no one spoke to them.

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They looked at Dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering eyes, and the children all ran away and hid behind their mothers when they saw the Lion; but no one spoke to them.

Sentence 9

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Many shops stood in the street, and Dorothy saw that everything in them was green.

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Many shops stood in the street, and Dorothy saw that everything in them was green.

Sentence 10

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Green candy and green pop corn were offered for sale, as well as green shoes, green hats, and green clothes of all sorts.

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Green candy and green pop corn were offered for sale, as well as green shoes, green hats, and green clothes of all sorts.

Sentence 11

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At one place a man was selling green lemonade, and when the children bought it Dorothy could see that they paid for it with green pennies.

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At one place a man was selling green lemonade, and when the children bought it Dorothy could see that they paid for it with green pennies.

Sentence 12

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There seemed to be no horses nor animals of any kind; the men carried things around in little green carts, which they pushed before them.

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There seemed to be no horses nor animals of any kind; the men carried things around in little green carts, which they pushed before them.

Sentence 13

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Everyone seemed happy and contented and prosperous.

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Everyone seemed happy and contented and prosperous.

Sentence 14

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The Guardian of the Gates led them through the streets until they came to a big building, exactly in the middle of the City, which was the Palace of Oz, the Great Wizard.

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The Guardian of the Gates led them through the streets until they came to a big building, exactly in the middle of the City, which was the Palace of Oz, the Great Wizard.

Sentence 15

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There was a soldier before the door, dressed in a green uniform and wearing a long green beard.

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There was a soldier before the door, dressed in a green uniform and wearing a long green beard.

Sentence 16

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"Here are strangers," said the Guardian of the Gates to him, "and they demand to see the Great Oz."

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"Here are strangers," said the Guardian of the Gates to him, "and they demand to see the Great Oz."

Sentence 17

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"Step inside," answered the soldier, "and I will carry your message to him."

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"Step inside," answered the soldier, "and I will carry your message to him."

Sentence 18

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So they passed through the Palace Gates and were led into a big room with a green carpet and lovely green furniture set with emeralds.

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So they passed through the Palace Gates and were led into a big room with a green carpet and lovely green furniture set with emeralds.

Sentence 19

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The soldier made them all wipe their feet upon a green mat before entering this room, and when they were seated he said politely:

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The soldier made them all wipe their feet upon a green mat before entering this room, and when they were seated he said politely:

Sentence 20

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"Please make yourselves comfortable while I go to the door of the Throne Room and tell Oz you are here."

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"Please make yourselves comfortable while I go to the door of the Throne Room and tell Oz you are here."

Sentence 21

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They had to wait a long time before the soldier returned.

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They had to wait a long time before the soldier returned.

Sentence 22

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When, at last, he came back, Dorothy asked:

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When, at last, he came back, Dorothy asked:

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"Have you seen Oz?"

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"Have you seen Oz?"

Sentence 24

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"Oh, no," returned the soldier; "I have never seen him.

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"Oh, no," returned the soldier; "I have never seen him.

Sentence 25

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But I spoke to him as he sat behind his screen and gave him your message.

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But I spoke to him as he sat behind his screen and gave him your message.

Sentence 26

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He said he will grant you an audience, if you so desire; but each one of you must enter his presence alone, and he will admit but one each day.

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He said he will grant you an audience, if you so desire; but each one of you must enter his presence alone, and he will admit but one each day.

Sentence 27

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Therefore, as you must remain in the Palace for several days, I will have you shown to rooms where you may rest in comfort after your journey."

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Therefore, as you must remain in the Palace for several days, I will have you shown to rooms where you may rest in comfort after your journey."

Sentence 28

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"Thank you," replied the girl; "that is very kind of Oz."

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"Thank you," replied the girl; "that is very kind of Oz."

Sentence 29

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The soldier now blew upon a green whistle, and at once a young girl, dressed in a pretty green silk gown, entered the room.

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The soldier now blew upon a green whistle, and at once a young girl, dressed in a pretty green silk gown, entered the room.

Sentence 30

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She had lovely green hair and green eyes, and she bowed low before Dorothy as she said, "Follow me and I will show you your room."

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She had lovely green hair and green eyes, and she bowed low before Dorothy as she said, "Follow me and I will show you your room."

Sentence 31

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So Dorothy said good-bye to all her friends except Toto, and taking the dog in her arms followed the green girl through seven passages and up three flights of stairs until they came to a room at the front of the Palace.

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So Dorothy said good-bye to all her friends except Toto, and taking the dog in her arms followed the green girl through seven passages and up three flights of stairs until they came to a room at the front of the Palace.

Sentence 32

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It was the sweetest little room in the world, with a soft comfortable bed that had sheets of green silk and a green velvet counterpane.

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It was the sweetest little room in the world, with a soft comfortable bed that had sheets of green silk and a green velvet counterpane.

Sentence 33

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There was a tiny fountain in the middle of the room, that shot a spray of green perfume into the air, to fall back into a beautifully carved green marble basin.

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There was a tiny fountain in the middle of the room, that shot a spray of green perfume into the air, to fall back into a beautifully carved green marble basin.

Sentence 34

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Beautiful green flowers stood in the windows, and there was a shelf with a row of little green books.

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Beautiful green flowers stood in the windows, and there was a shelf with a row of little green books.

Sentence 35

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When Dorothy had time to open these books she found them full of queer green pictures that made her laugh, they were so funny.

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When Dorothy had time to open these books she found them full of queer green pictures that made her laugh, they were so funny.

Sentence 36

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In a wardrobe were many green dresses, made of silk and satin and velvet; and all of them fitted Dorothy exactly.

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In a wardrobe were many green dresses, made of silk and satin and velvet; and all of them fitted Dorothy exactly.

Sentence 37

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"Make yourself perfectly at home," said the green girl, "and if you wish for anything ring the bell.

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"Make yourself perfectly at home," said the green girl, "and if you wish for anything ring the bell.

Sentence 38

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Oz will send for you tomorrow morning."

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Oz will send for you tomorrow morning."

Sentence 39

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She left Dorothy alone and went back to the others.

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She left Dorothy alone and went back to the others.

Sentence 40

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These she also led to rooms, and each one of them found himself lodged in a very pleasant part of the Palace.

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These she also led to rooms, and each one of them found himself lodged in a very pleasant part of the Palace.

Sentence 41

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Of course this politeness was wasted on the Scarecrow; for when he found himself alone in his room he stood stupidly in one spot, just within the doorway, to wait till morning.

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Of course this politeness was wasted on the Scarecrow; for when he found himself alone in his room he stood stupidly in one spot, just within the doorway, to wait till morning.

Sentence 42

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It would not rest him to lie down, and he could not close his eyes; so he remained all night staring at a little spider which was weaving its web in a corner of the room, just as if it were not one of the most wonderful rooms in the world.

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It would not rest him to lie down, and he could not close his eyes; so he remained all night staring at a little spider which was weaving its web in a corner of the room, just as if it were not one of the most wonderful rooms in the world.

Sentence 43

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The Tin Woodman lay down on his bed from force of habit, for he remembered when he was made of flesh; but not being able to sleep, he passed the night moving his joints up and down to make sure they kept in good working order.

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The Tin Woodman lay down on his bed from force of habit, for he remembered when he was made of flesh; but not being able to sleep, he passed the night moving his joints up and down to make sure they kept in good working order.

Sentence 44

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The Lion would have preferred a bed of dried leaves in the forest, and did not like being shut up in a room; but he had too much sense to let this worry him, so he sprang upon the bed and rolled himself up like a cat and purred himself asleep in a minute.

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The Lion would have preferred a bed of dried leaves in the forest, and did not like being shut up in a room; but he had too much sense to let this worry him, so he sprang upon the bed and rolled himself up like a cat and purred himself asleep in a minute.

Sentence 45

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The next morning, after breakfast, the green maiden came to fetch Dorothy, and she dressed her in one of the prettiest gowns, made of green brocaded satin.

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The next morning, after breakfast, the green maiden came to fetch Dorothy, and she dressed her in one of the prettiest gowns, made of green brocaded satin.

Sentence 46

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Dorothy put on a green silk apron and tied a green ribbon around Toto's neck, and they started for the Throne Room of the Great Oz.

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Dorothy put on a green silk apron and tied a green ribbon around Toto's neck, and they started for the Throne Room of the Great Oz.

Sentence 47

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First they came to a great hall in which were many ladies and gentlemen of the court, all dressed in rich costumes.

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First they came to a great hall in which were many ladies and gentlemen of the court, all dressed in rich costumes.

Sentence 48

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These people had nothing to do but talk to each other, but they always came to wait outside the Throne Room every morning, although they were never permitted to see Oz.

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These people had nothing to do but talk to each other, but they always came to wait outside the Throne Room every morning, although they were never permitted to see Oz.

Sentence 49

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As Dorothy entered they looked at her curiously, and one of them whispered:

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As Dorothy entered they looked at her curiously, and one of them whispered:

Sentence 50

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"Are you really going to look upon the face of Oz the Terrible?"

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"Are you really going to look upon the face of Oz the Terrible?"

Sentence 51

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"Of course," answered the girl, "if he will see me."

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"Of course," answered the girl, "if he will see me."

Sentence 52

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"Oh, he will see you," said the soldier who had taken her message to the Wizard, "although he does not like to have people ask to see him.

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"Oh, he will see you," said the soldier who had taken her message to the Wizard, "although he does not like to have people ask to see him.

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Indeed, at first he was angry and said I should send you back where you came from.

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Indeed, at first he was angry and said I should send you back where you came from.

Sentence 54

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Then he asked me what you looked like, and when I mentioned your silver shoes he was very much interested.

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Then he asked me what you looked like, and when I mentioned your silver shoes he was very much interested.

Sentence 55

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At last I told him about the mark upon your forehead, and he decided he would admit you to his presence."

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At last I told him about the mark upon your forehead, and he decided he would admit you to his presence."

Sentence 56

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Just then a bell rang, and the green girl said to Dorothy, "That is the signal.

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Just then a bell rang, and the green girl said to Dorothy, "That is the signal.

Sentence 57

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You must go into the Throne Room alone."

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You must go into the Throne Room alone."

Sentence 58

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She opened a little door and Dorothy walked boldly through and found herself in a wonderful place.

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She opened a little door and Dorothy walked boldly through and found herself in a wonderful place.

Sentence 59

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It was a big, round room with a high arched roof, and the walls and ceiling and floor were covered with large emeralds set closely together.

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It was a big, round room with a high arched roof, and the walls and ceiling and floor were covered with large emeralds set closely together.

Sentence 60

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In the center of the roof was a great light, as bright as the sun, which made the emeralds sparkle in a wonderful manner.

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In the center of the roof was a great light, as bright as the sun, which made the emeralds sparkle in a wonderful manner.

Sentence 61

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But what interested Dorothy most was the big throne of green marble that stood in the middle of the room.

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But what interested Dorothy most was the big throne of green marble that stood in the middle of the room.

Sentence 62

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It was shaped like a chair and sparkled with gems, as did everything else.

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It was shaped like a chair and sparkled with gems, as did everything else.

Sentence 63

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In the center of the chair was an enormous Head, without a body to support it or any arms or legs whatever.

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In the center of the chair was an enormous Head, without a body to support it or any arms or legs whatever.

Sentence 64

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There was no hair upon this head, but it had eyes and a nose and mouth, and was much bigger than the head of the biggest giant.

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There was no hair upon this head, but it had eyes and a nose and mouth, and was much bigger than the head of the biggest giant.

Sentence 65

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As Dorothy gazed upon this in wonder and fear, the eyes turned slowly and looked at her sharply and steadily.

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As Dorothy gazed upon this in wonder and fear, the eyes turned slowly and looked at her sharply and steadily.

Sentence 66

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Then the mouth moved, and Dorothy heard a voice say:

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Then the mouth moved, and Dorothy heard a voice say:

Sentence 67

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"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

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"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

Sentence 68

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Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

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Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

Sentence 69

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It was not such an awful voice as she had expected to come from the big Head; so she took courage and answered:

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It was not such an awful voice as she had expected to come from the big Head; so she took courage and answered:

Sentence 70

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"I am Dorothy, the Small and Meek.

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"I am Dorothy, the Small and Meek.

Sentence 71

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I have come to you for help."

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I have come to you for help."

Sentence 72

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The eyes looked at her thoughtfully for a full minute.

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The eyes looked at her thoughtfully for a full minute.

Sentence 73

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Then said the voice:

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Then said the voice:

Sentence 74

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"Where did you get the silver shoes?"

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"Where did you get the silver shoes?"

Sentence 75

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"I got them from the Wicked Witch of the East, when my house fell on her and killed her," she replied.

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"I got them from the Wicked Witch of the East, when my house fell on her and killed her," she replied.

Sentence 76

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"Where did you get the mark upon your forehead?"

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"Where did you get the mark upon your forehead?"

Sentence 77

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continued the voice.

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continued the voice.

Sentence 78

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"That is where the Good Witch of the North kissed me when she bade me good-bye and sent me to you," said the girl.

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"That is where the Good Witch of the North kissed me when she bade me good-bye and sent me to you," said the girl.

Sentence 79

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Again the eyes looked at her sharply, and they saw she was telling the truth.

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Again the eyes looked at her sharply, and they saw she was telling the truth.

Sentence 80

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Then Oz asked, "What do you wish me to do?"

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Then Oz asked, "What do you wish me to do?"

Sentence 81

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"Send me back to Kansas, where my Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are," she answered earnestly.

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"Send me back to Kansas, where my Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are," she answered earnestly.

Sentence 82

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"I don't like your country, although it is so beautiful.

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"I don't like your country, although it is so beautiful.

Sentence 83

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And I am sure Aunt Em will be dreadfully worried over my being away so long."

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And I am sure Aunt Em will be dreadfully worried over my being away so long."

Sentence 84

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The eyes winked three times, and then they turned up to the ceiling and down to the floor and rolled around so queerly that they seemed to see every part of the room.

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The eyes winked three times, and then they turned up to the ceiling and down to the floor and rolled around so queerly that they seemed to see every part of the room.

Sentence 85

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And at last they looked at Dorothy again.

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And at last they looked at Dorothy again.

Sentence 86

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"Why should I do this for you?"

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"Why should I do this for you?"

Sentence 87

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asked Oz.

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asked Oz.

Sentence 88

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"Because you are strong and I am weak; because you are a Great Wizard and I am only a little girl."

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"Because you are strong and I am weak; because you are a Great Wizard and I am only a little girl."

Sentence 89

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"But you were strong enough to kill the Wicked Witch of the East," said Oz.

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"But you were strong enough to kill the Wicked Witch of the East," said Oz.

Sentence 90

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"That just happened," returned Dorothy simply; "I could not help it."

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"That just happened," returned Dorothy simply; "I could not help it."

Sentence 91

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"Well," said the Head, "I will give you my answer.

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"Well," said the Head, "I will give you my answer.

Sentence 92

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You have no right to expect me to send you back to Kansas unless you do something for me in return.

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You have no right to expect me to send you back to Kansas unless you do something for me in return.

Sentence 93

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In this country everyone must pay for everything he gets.

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In this country everyone must pay for everything he gets.

Sentence 94

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If you wish me to use my magic power to send you home again you must do something for me first.

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If you wish me to use my magic power to send you home again you must do something for me first.

Sentence 95

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Help me and I will help you."

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Help me and I will help you."

Sentence 96

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"What must I do?"

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"What must I do?"

Sentence 97

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asked the girl.

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asked the girl.

Sentence 98

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"Kill the Wicked Witch of the West," answered Oz.

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"Kill the Wicked Witch of the West," answered Oz.

Sentence 99

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"But I cannot!"

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"But I cannot!"

Sentence 100

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exclaimed Dorothy, greatly surprised.

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exclaimed Dorothy, greatly surprised.

Sentence 101

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"You killed the Witch of the East and you wear the silver shoes, which bear a powerful charm.

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"You killed the Witch of the East and you wear the silver shoes, which bear a powerful charm.

Sentence 102

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There is now but one Wicked Witch left in all this land, and when you can tell me she is dead I will send you back to Kansas--but not before."

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There is now but one Wicked Witch left in all this land, and when you can tell me she is dead I will send you back to Kansas--but not before."

Sentence 103

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The little girl began to weep, she was so much disappointed; and the eyes winked again and looked upon her anxiously, as if the Great Oz felt that she could help him if she would.

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The little girl began to weep, she was so much disappointed; and the eyes winked again and looked upon her anxiously, as if the Great Oz felt that she could help him if she would.

Sentence 104

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"I never killed anything, willingly," she sobbed.

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"I never killed anything, willingly," she sobbed.

Sentence 105

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"Even if I wanted to, how could I kill the Wicked Witch?

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"Even if I wanted to, how could I kill the Wicked Witch?

Sentence 106

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If you, who are Great and Terrible, cannot kill her yourself, how do you expect me to do it?"

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If you, who are Great and Terrible, cannot kill her yourself, how do you expect me to do it?"

Sentence 107

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"I do not know," said the Head; "but that is my answer, and until the Wicked Witch dies you will not see your uncle and aunt again.

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"I do not know," said the Head; "but that is my answer, and until the Wicked Witch dies you will not see your uncle and aunt again.

Sentence 108

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Remember that the Witch is Wicked--tremendously Wicked--and ought to be killed.

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Remember that the Witch is Wicked--tremendously Wicked--and ought to be killed.

Sentence 109

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Now go, and do not ask to see me again until you have done your task."

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Now go, and do not ask to see me again until you have done your task."

Sentence 110

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Sorrowfully Dorothy left the Throne Room and went back where the Lion and the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were waiting to hear what Oz had said to her.

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Sorrowfully Dorothy left the Throne Room and went back where the Lion and the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were waiting to hear what Oz had said to her.

Sentence 111

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"There is no hope for me," she said sadly, "for Oz will not send me home until I have killed the Wicked Witch of the West; and that I can never do."

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"There is no hope for me," she said sadly, "for Oz will not send me home until I have killed the Wicked Witch of the West; and that I can never do."

Sentence 112

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Her friends were sorry, but could do nothing to help her; so Dorothy went to her own room and lay down on the bed and cried herself to sleep.

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Her friends were sorry, but could do nothing to help her; so Dorothy went to her own room and lay down on the bed and cried herself to sleep.

Sentence 113

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The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Scarecrow and said:

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The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Scarecrow and said:

Sentence 114

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"Come with me, for Oz has sent for you."

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"Come with me, for Oz has sent for you."

Sentence 115

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So the Scarecrow followed him and was admitted into the great Throne Room, where he saw, sitting in the emerald throne, a most lovely Lady.

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So the Scarecrow followed him and was admitted into the great Throne Room, where he saw, sitting in the emerald throne, a most lovely Lady.

Sentence 116

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She was dressed in green silk gauze and wore upon her flowing green locks a crown of jewels.

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She was dressed in green silk gauze and wore upon her flowing green locks a crown of jewels.

Sentence 117

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Growing from her shoulders were wings, gorgeous in color and so light that they fluttered if the slightest breath of air reached them.

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Growing from her shoulders were wings, gorgeous in color and so light that they fluttered if the slightest breath of air reached them.

Sentence 118

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When the Scarecrow had bowed, as prettily as his straw stuffing would let him, before this beautiful creature, she looked upon him sweetly, and said:

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When the Scarecrow had bowed, as prettily as his straw stuffing would let him, before this beautiful creature, she looked upon him sweetly, and said:

Sentence 119

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"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

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"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

Sentence 120

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Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

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Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

Sentence 121

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Now the Scarecrow, who had expected to see the great Head Dorothy had told him of, was much astonished; but he answered her bravely.

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Now the Scarecrow, who had expected to see the great Head Dorothy had told him of, was much astonished; but he answered her bravely.

Sentence 122

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"I am only a Scarecrow, stuffed with straw.

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"I am only a Scarecrow, stuffed with straw.

Sentence 123

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Therefore I have no brains, and I come to you praying that you will put brains in my head instead of straw, so that I may become as much a man as any other in your dominions."

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Therefore I have no brains, and I come to you praying that you will put brains in my head instead of straw, so that I may become as much a man as any other in your dominions."

Sentence 124

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"Why should I do this for you?"

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"Why should I do this for you?"

Sentence 125

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asked the Lady.

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asked the Lady.

Sentence 126

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"Because you are wise and powerful, and no one else can help me," answered the Scarecrow.

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"Because you are wise and powerful, and no one else can help me," answered the Scarecrow.

Sentence 127

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"I never grant favors without some return," said Oz; "but this much I will promise.

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"I never grant favors without some return," said Oz; "but this much I will promise.

Sentence 128

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If you will kill for me the Wicked Witch of the West, I will bestow upon you a great many brains, and such good brains that you will be the wisest man in all the Land of Oz."

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If you will kill for me the Wicked Witch of the West, I will bestow upon you a great many brains, and such good brains that you will be the wisest man in all the Land of Oz."

Sentence 129

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"I thought you asked Dorothy to kill the Witch," said the Scarecrow, in surprise.

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"I thought you asked Dorothy to kill the Witch," said the Scarecrow, in surprise.

Sentence 130

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"So I did.

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"So I did.

Sentence 131

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I don't care who kills her.

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I don't care who kills her.

Sentence 132

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But until she is dead I will not grant your wish.

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But until she is dead I will not grant your wish.

Sentence 133

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Now go, and do not seek me again until you have earned the brains you so greatly desire."

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Now go, and do not seek me again until you have earned the brains you so greatly desire."

Sentence 134

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The Scarecrow went sorrowfully back to his friends and told them what Oz had said; and Dorothy was surprised to find that the Great Wizard was not a Head, as she had seen him, but a lovely Lady.

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The Scarecrow went sorrowfully back to his friends and told them what Oz had said; and Dorothy was surprised to find that the Great Wizard was not a Head, as she had seen him, but a lovely Lady.

Sentence 135

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"All the same," said the Scarecrow, "she needs a heart as much as the Tin Woodman."

A2

"All the same," said the Scarecrow, "she needs a heart as much as the Tin Woodman."

Sentence 136

A1

On the next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Tin Woodman and said:

A2

On the next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Tin Woodman and said:

Sentence 137

A1

"Oz has sent for you.

A2

"Oz has sent for you.

Sentence 138

A1

Follow me."

A2

Follow me."

Sentence 139

A1

So the Tin Woodman followed him and came to the great Throne Room.

A2

So the Tin Woodman followed him and came to the great Throne Room.

Sentence 140

A1

He did not know whether he would find Oz a lovely Lady or a Head, but he hoped it would be the lovely Lady.

A2

He did not know whether he would find Oz a lovely Lady or a Head, but he hoped it would be the lovely Lady.

Sentence 141

A1

"For," he said to himself, "if it is the head, I am sure I shall not be given a heart, since a head has no heart of its own and therefore cannot feel for me.

A2

"For," he said to himself, "if it is the head, I am sure I shall not be given a heart, since a head has no heart of its own and therefore cannot feel for me.

Sentence 142

A1

But if it is the lovely Lady I shall beg hard for a heart, for all ladies are themselves said to be kindly hearted."

A2

But if it is the lovely Lady I shall beg hard for a heart, for all ladies are themselves said to be kindly hearted."

Sentence 143

A1

But when the Woodman entered the great Throne Room he saw neither the Head nor the Lady, for Oz had taken the shape of a most terrible Beast.

A2

But when the Woodman entered the great Throne Room he saw neither the Head nor the Lady, for Oz had taken the shape of a most terrible Beast.

Sentence 144

A1

It was nearly as big as an elephant, and the green throne seemed hardly strong enough to hold its weight.

A2

It was nearly as big as an elephant, and the green throne seemed hardly strong enough to hold its weight.

Sentence 145

A1

The Beast had a head like that of a rhinoceros, only there were five eyes in its face.

A2

The Beast had a head like that of a rhinoceros, only there were five eyes in its face.

Sentence 146

A1

There were five long arms growing out of its body, and it also had five long, slim legs.

A2

There were five long arms growing out of its body, and it also had five long, slim legs.

Sentence 147

A1

Thick, woolly hair covered every part of it, and a more dreadful-looking monster could not be imagined.

A2

Thick, woolly hair covered every part of it, and a more dreadful-looking monster could not be imagined.

Sentence 148

A1

It was fortunate the Tin Woodman had no heart at that moment, for it would have beat loud and fast from terror.

A2

It was fortunate the Tin Woodman had no heart at that moment, for it would have beat loud and fast from terror.

Sentence 149

A1

But being only tin, the Woodman was not at all afraid, although he was much disappointed.

A2

But being only tin, the Woodman was not at all afraid, although he was much disappointed.

Sentence 150

A1

"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible," spoke the Beast, in a voice that was one great roar.

A2

"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible," spoke the Beast, in a voice that was one great roar.

Sentence 151

A1

"Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

A2

"Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

Sentence 152

A1

"I am a Woodman, and made of tin.

A2

"I am a Woodman, and made of tin.

Sentence 153

A1

Therefore I have no heart, and cannot love.

A2

Therefore I have no heart, and cannot love.

Sentence 154

A1

I pray you to give me a heart that I may be as other men are."

A2

I pray you to give me a heart that I may be as other men are."

Sentence 155

A1

"Why should I do this?"

A2

"Why should I do this?"

Sentence 156

A1

demanded the Beast.

A2

demanded the Beast.

Sentence 157

A1

"Because I ask it, and you alone can grant my request," answered the Woodman.

A2

"Because I ask it, and you alone can grant my request," answered the Woodman.

Sentence 158

A1

Oz gave a low growl at this, but said, gruffly: "If you indeed desire a heart, you must earn it."

A2

Oz gave a low growl at this, but said, gruffly: "If you indeed desire a heart, you must earn it."

Sentence 159

A1

"How?"

A2

"How?"

Sentence 160

A1

asked the Woodman.

A2

asked the Woodman.

Sentence 161

A1

"Help Dorothy to kill the Wicked Witch of the West," replied the Beast.

A2

"Help Dorothy to kill the Wicked Witch of the West," replied the Beast.

Sentence 162

A1

"When the Witch is dead, come to me, and I will then give you the biggest and kindest and most loving heart in all the Land of Oz."

A2

"When the Witch is dead, come to me, and I will then give you the biggest and kindest and most loving heart in all the Land of Oz."

Sentence 163

A1

So the Tin Woodman was forced to return sorrowfully to his friends and tell them of the terrible Beast he had seen.

A2

So the Tin Woodman was forced to return sorrowfully to his friends and tell them of the terrible Beast he had seen.

Sentence 164

A1

They all wondered greatly at the many forms the Great Wizard could take upon himself, and the Lion said:

A2

They all wondered greatly at the many forms the Great Wizard could take upon himself, and the Lion said:

Sentence 165

A1

"If he is a Beast when I go to see him, I shall roar my loudest, and so frighten him that he will grant all I ask.

A2

"If he is a Beast when I go to see him, I shall roar my loudest, and so frighten him that he will grant all I ask.

Sentence 166

A1

And if he is the lovely Lady, I shall pretend to spring upon her, and so compel her to do my bidding.

A2

And if he is the lovely Lady, I shall pretend to spring upon her, and so compel her to do my bidding.

Sentence 167

A1

And if he is the great Head, he will be at my mercy; for I will roll this head all about the room until he promises to give us what we desire.

A2

And if he is the great Head, he will be at my mercy; for I will roll this head all about the room until he promises to give us what we desire.

Sentence 168

A1

So be of good cheer, my friends, for all will yet be well."

A2

So be of good cheer, my friends, for all will yet be well."

Sentence 169

A1

The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers led the Lion to the great Throne Room and bade him enter the presence of Oz.

A2

The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers led the Lion to the great Throne Room and bade him enter the presence of Oz.

Sentence 170

A1

The Lion at once passed through the door, and glancing around saw, to his surprise, that before the throne was a Ball of Fire, so fierce and glowing he could scarcely bear to gaze upon it.

A2

The Lion at once passed through the door, and glancing around saw, to his surprise, that before the throne was a Ball of Fire, so fierce and glowing he could scarcely bear to gaze upon it.

Sentence 171

A1

His first thought was that Oz had by accident caught on fire and was burning up; but when he tried to go nearer, the heat was so intense that it singed his whiskers, and he crept back tremblingly to a spot nearer the door.

A2

His first thought was that Oz had by accident caught on fire and was burning up; but when he tried to go nearer, the heat was so intense that it singed his whiskers, and he crept back tremblingly to a spot nearer the door.

Sentence 172

A1

Then a low, quiet voice came from the Ball of Fire, and these were the words it spoke:

A2

Then a low, quiet voice came from the Ball of Fire, and these were the words it spoke:

Sentence 173

A1

"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

A2

"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

Sentence 174

A1

Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

A2

Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

Sentence 175

A1

And the Lion answered, "I am a Cowardly Lion, afraid of everything.

A2

And the Lion answered, "I am a Cowardly Lion, afraid of everything.

Sentence 176

A1

I came to you to beg that you give me courage, so that in reality I may become the King of Beasts, as men call me."

A2

I came to you to beg that you give me courage, so that in reality I may become the King of Beasts, as men call me."

Sentence 177

A1

"Why should I give you courage?"

A2

"Why should I give you courage?"

Sentence 178

A1

demanded Oz.

A2

demanded Oz.

Sentence 179

A1

"Because of all Wizards you are the greatest, and alone have power to grant my request," answered the Lion.

A2

"Because of all Wizards you are the greatest, and alone have power to grant my request," answered the Lion.

Sentence 180

A1

The Ball of Fire burned fiercely for a time, and the voice said, "Bring me proof that the Wicked Witch is dead, and that moment I will give you courage.

A2

The Ball of Fire burned fiercely for a time, and the voice said, "Bring me proof that the Wicked Witch is dead, and that moment I will give you courage.

Sentence 181

A1

But as long as the Witch lives, you must remain a coward."

A2

But as long as the Witch lives, you must remain a coward."

Sentence 182

A1

The Lion was angry at this speech, but could say nothing in reply, and while he stood silently gazing at the Ball of Fire it became so furiously hot that he turned tail and rushed from the room.

A2

The Lion was angry at this speech, but could say nothing in reply, and while he stood silently gazing at the Ball of Fire it became so furiously hot that he turned tail and rushed from the room.

Sentence 183

A1

He was glad to find his friends waiting for him, and told them of his terrible interview with the Wizard.

A2

He was glad to find his friends waiting for him, and told them of his terrible interview with the Wizard.

Sentence 184

A1

"What shall we do now?"

A2

"What shall we do now?"

Sentence 185

A1

asked Dorothy sadly.

A2

asked Dorothy sadly.

Sentence 186

A1

"There is only one thing we can do," returned the Lion, "and that is to go to the land of the Winkies, seek out the Wicked Witch, and destroy her."

A2

"There is only one thing we can do," returned the Lion, "and that is to go to the land of the Winkies, seek out the Wicked Witch, and destroy her."

Sentence 187

A1

"But suppose we cannot?"

A2

"But suppose we cannot?"

Sentence 188

A1

said the girl.

A2

said the girl.

Sentence 189

A1

"Then I shall never have courage," declared the Lion.

A2

"Then I shall never have courage," declared the Lion.

Sentence 190

A1

"And I shall never have brains," added the Scarecrow.

A2

"And I shall never have brains," added the Scarecrow.

Sentence 191

A1

"And I shall never have a heart," spoke the Tin Woodman.

A2

"And I shall never have a heart," spoke the Tin Woodman.

Sentence 192

A1

"And I shall never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry," said Dorothy, beginning to cry.

A2

"And I shall never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry," said Dorothy, beginning to cry.

Sentence 193

A1

"Be careful!"

A2

"Be careful!"

Sentence 194

A1

cried the green girl.

A2

cried the green girl.

Sentence 195

A1

"The tears will fall on your green silk gown and spot it."

A2

"The tears will fall on your green silk gown and spot it."

Sentence 196

A1

So Dorothy dried her eyes and said, "I suppose we must try it; but I am sure I do not want to kill anybody, even to see Aunt Em again."

A2

So Dorothy dried her eyes and said, "I suppose we must try it; but I am sure I do not want to kill anybody, even to see Aunt Em again."

Sentence 197

A1

"I will go with you; but I'm too much of a coward to kill the Witch," said the Lion.

A2

"I will go with you; but I'm too much of a coward to kill the Witch," said the Lion.

Sentence 198

A1

"I will go too," declared the Scarecrow; "but I shall not be of much help to you, I am such a fool."

A2

"I will go too," declared the Scarecrow; "but I shall not be of much help to you, I am such a fool."

Sentence 199

A1

"I haven't the heart to harm even a Witch," remarked the Tin Woodman; "but if you go I certainly shall go with you."

A2

"I haven't the heart to harm even a Witch," remarked the Tin Woodman; "but if you go I certainly shall go with you."

Sentence 200

A1

Therefore it was decided to start upon their journey the next morning, and the Woodman sharpened his axe on a green grindstone and had all his joints properly oiled.

A2

Therefore it was decided to start upon their journey the next morning, and the Woodman sharpened his axe on a green grindstone and had all his joints properly oiled.

Sentence 201

A1

The Scarecrow stuffed himself with fresh straw and Dorothy put new paint on his eyes that he might see better.

A2

The Scarecrow stuffed himself with fresh straw and Dorothy put new paint on his eyes that he might see better.

Sentence 202

A1

The green girl, who was very kind to them, filled Dorothy's basket with good things to eat, and fastened a little bell around Toto's neck with a green ribbon.

A2

The green girl, who was very kind to them, filled Dorothy's basket with good things to eat, and fastened a little bell around Toto's neck with a green ribbon.

Sentence 203

A1

They went to bed quite early and slept soundly until daylight, when they were awakened by the crowing of a green cock that lived in the back yard of the Palace, and the cackling of a hen that had laid a green egg.

A2

They went to bed quite early and slept soundly until daylight, when they were awakened by the crowing of a green cock that lived in the back yard of the Palace, and the cackling of a hen that had laid a green egg.