That day she watched her Magic Picture, and when it showed her that all the Nomes had returned tunnel underground caverns, Ozma used the Magic Belt to close up the tunnel, so earth underneath the desert sands became as solid as Nomes began to dig

Early the following morning gay cavalcade set out to visit the famous Sorceress, Glinda the Good Ozma and Dorothy rode in chariot drawn Cowardly Lion Hungry Tiger, while the Sawhorse drew the red wagon rode the rest party

With hearts light and free from care they traveled merrily along lovely and fascinating Land of Oz, and in good season reached the stately castle resided the Sorceress

Glinda knew were coming

" reading about you in my Magic Book," she said, as she greeted them in her gracious way

" your Magic Book like ? " inquired Aunt Em, curiously

" record of everything that happens," replied the Sorceress " an event takes place, anywhere , immediately found printed in my Magic Book So when its pages well informed "

"Did it tell you how our enemies drank the Water of 'Blivion ? " asked Dorothy

"Yes, my dear; it told all And also it told me you were all coming to my castle, and why "

"Then," said Ozma, "I suppose in my mind, seeking way from discovering the Land of Oz "

"Yes; that And while you were journey thought of way to accomplish your desire seems unwise to allow too many outside people here Dorothy, with her uncle and aunt, has now returned to Oz to live always, and no reason why leave open for others to travel uninvited to our fairyland it impossible for ever to communicate in , Then live peacefully and contentedly "

"Your advice is wise," returned Ozma " , Glinda, for your promise to assist me "

"But how ? " asked Dorothy "How keep from ever finding Oz ? "

"By making our country invisible to all eyes but our own," replied the Sorceress, smiling " magic charm powerful enough to accomplish that wonderful feat, and now that warned danger Nome King's invasion, I believe not hesitate to separate ourselves forever from all the rest world "

"I agree ," said the Ruler of Oz

"Won't it make any difference ? " asked Dorothy, doubtfully

"No, my dear," Glinda answered, assuringly " still and everything Land of Oz It won't affect us at all; but those who fly air over our country will look down nothing at all Those who come edge desert, or try to cross it, will catch no glimpse of Oz, or know in what direction it lies No one will try to tunnel again because seen and therefore found In other words, the Land of Oz will entirely disappear knowledge rest world "

"That's all right," said Dorothy, cheerfully " make Oz invis'ble you please, for all I care "

" already invisible," Glinda stated " Ozma's wishes, and performed the Magic Spell arrived "

Ozma seized the hand Sorceress and pressed it gratefully

" ! " she said

30 How the Story of Oz Came to an End

The writer Oz stories has received little note from Princess Dorothy of Oz which, for time, him feel rather disconcerted The note was written on broad, white feather from stork's wing, and it said:

" NEVER HEAR ANYTHING MORE ABOUT OZ, BECAUSE NOW CUT OFF FOREVER FROM ALL THE REST WORLD BUT TOTO ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND ALL THE OTHER CHILDREN WHO LOVE US

"DOROTHY GALE "

This seemed too bad, at first, for Oz is very interesting fairyland Still, no right grieved, for enough history Land of Oz six story books, and from its quaint people and their strange adventures to learn many useful and amusing things

So good luck to little Dorothy and her companions May they live long in their invisible country and be very happy !