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just to help me," said Ozma anxiously. "Is that so?"

"Princess!" cried Pompa, falling on his knee. "I know you are worried about your palace and your Courtiers and your friends. Two drops of that Triple Trick Tea (he waved at the small kettle) upon Ruggedo's right foot and three on his left will set everything right!"

"But where did you get it—and why?" Ozma looked doubtfully at the Scarecrow.

"Might as well try it," advised the Scarecrow.

"We will explain everything later," puffed the Elegant Elephant. "Trust old Kabumpo, your Highness, and everything will turn out happily."

"I believe I will," smiled Ozma. "Will you try the Trick Tea, Glinda?"

Glinda took the kettle and poured it exactly as directed. First Ruggedo gave a gusty sigh that blew the clouds about in every direction.

"Look out!" warned Glinda.

Next instant they all fluttered down like a pack of cards, for Ruggedo had taken a step—a giant step that shook the earth as if it had been a block of jelly—and when they had picked themselves up Ruggedo was out of sight, tramping like a giant in a dream, back toward the Emerald City.