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Kabumpo in Oz

"I have it," chuckled the Straw Man. "Let's send Ruggedo off on the Runaway Country. He deserves to be banished and, if Ozma makes the Country an Island, he can do no harm."

Here Ozma had to stop and explain to Glinda about the Country that wanted to be an Island, and after a short consultation they decided to take the Scarecrow's advice.

"Just as soon as I reach the Emerald City I'll put on my Magic Belt and wish him onto the Island," declared Ozma. "And I think we'd better go right straight back," she added thoughtfully, "for it's growing darker every minute and Dorothy will be anxious to hear everything that's happened."

"Now you"—Ozma tapped Pompadore gently on the arm—"You must start at once for Sun Top Mountain. I'm going to ask the Question Box just where it is."

Pompa sighed deeply, and when Ozma consulted the Question Box as to the location of Sun Top Mountain, it stated that this Kingdom was in the very centre of the North Winkie Country. "That's fine," said Ozma, clapping her hands. "I'll have the Runaway Country carry you over the Deadly Desert, and as soon as you have married the Princess you must

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