The people joyfully cheered the appearance Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and Dorothy, who were all three general favorites, and on entering the royal palace word came from Ozma that at once grant them an audience

Dorothy told the girl Ruler how successful they in their quest until they came item yellow butterfly, which the Tin Woodman positively refused to sacrifice magic potion

" quite right," said Ozma, who seem bit surprised "Had Ojo told me that things he sought wing of yellow butterfly informed him, before he started out, that never secure it Then saved the troubles and annoyances of your long journey "

"I didn't mind the journey at all," said Dorothy; " fun "

"As it has turned out," remarked Ojo, " never get the things the Crooked Magician sent me for; and so, unless I wait the six years for him to Powder of Life, Unc Nunkie saved "

Ozma smiled

"Dr Pipt will make no more Powder of Life, I promise you," said she " sent for him and had him brought palace, where he now is, four kettles destroyed book of recipes burned up also had brought here the marble statues of your uncle and of Margolotte, which are standing next room "

They were all greatly astonished announcement

"Oh, let me see Unc Nunkie ! Let me see him at once, please ! " cried Ojo eagerly

"Wait moment," replied Ozma, "for something more Nothing that happens Land of Oz escapes the notice wise Sorceress, Glinda the Good She knew all magic-making of Dr Pipt, and how he had brought the Glass Cat Patchwork Girl to life, accident to Unc Nunkie and Margolotte, and of Ojo's quest journey with Dorothy Glinda also knew that Ojo would fail all the things he sought, so she sent Wizard and instructed him what Something is going to happen palace, presently, 'something' will, , please you all And now," continued the girl Ruler, rising from her chair, " follow me next room "

Chapter Twenty-Eight

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

When Ojo entered the room he ran quickly statue of Unc Nunkie and kissed the marble face affectionately

" my best, Unc," , with sob, "but no use ! "

Then he drew back and looked around the room, sight assembled company quite amazed him

Aside marble statues of Unc Nunkie and Margolotte, the Glass Cat was there, curled up on rug; Woozy was there, sitting on its square hind legs and looking scene with solemn interest; and the Shaggy Man, in suit of shaggy pea-green satin, and at table sat the little Wizard, looking quite important and much more than he cared

Last of all, Dr Pipt was there, Crooked Magician sat humped up in chair, seeming very dejected but keeping his eyes fixed lifeless form wife Margolotte, whom he fondly loved but whom he now feared was lost to him forever

Ozma took chair which Jellia Jamb wheeled forward Ruler, and back of her stood the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and Dorothy, Cowardly Lion Hungry Tiger The Wizard now arose and made low bow to Ozma and another less deferent bow assembled company

"Ladies and gentlemen and beasts," , "I beg to announce Gracious Ruler has permitted me to obey the commands great Sorceress, Glinda the Good, whose humble Assistant proud discovered Crooked Magician indulging magical arts contrary to Law, and therefore, by Royal Edict, I hereby deprive him of all power to work magic no longer crooked magician, but simple Munchkin; no longer even crooked, but man like other men "

As he pronounced these words the Wizard waved his hand toward Dr Pipt and instantly every crooked limb straightened out and became perfect The former magician, with cry of joy, sprang feet, looked at himself in wonder, and then fell back chair and watched the Wizard with fascinated interest

"The Glass Cat, which Dr Pipt lawlessly made," continued the Wizard, "is pretty cat, but its pink brains made it so conceited disagreeable companion to everyone So the other day away the pink brains and replaced them with transparent ones, and now the Glass Cat is so modest and well behaved that Ozma has decided her palace as pet "

" ," said the cat, in soft voice

"The Woozy has proved himself good Woozy and faithful friend," the Wizard went on, "so Royal Menagerie, where good care and plenty to eat all his life "

"Much obliged," said the Woozy "That beats being fenced up in lonely forest and starved "

"As Patchwork Girl," resumed the Wizard, " so remarkable in appearance, and so clever and good tempered, Gracious Ruler intends to preserve her carefully, as curiosities curious Land of Oz Scraps may live palace, or wherever she pleases, and be nobody's servant but her own "

"That's all right," said Scraps

" all been interested in Ojo," the little Wizard continued, "because his love unfortunate uncle has led him bravely all sorts of dangers, he might rescue him The Munchkin boy has loyal and generous heart and his best to restore Unc Nunkie to life He has failed, but others more powerful Crooked Magician, and more ways than Dr Pipt knew of to destroy the charm Liquid of Petrifaction Glinda the Good has told me of , and you shall now learn how great knowledge and power peerless Sorceress "

As this the Wizard advanced statue of Margolote and made magic pass, same time muttering magic word that none could hear distinctly At once the woman moved, turned her head wonderingly , to note all who stood before her, and seeing Dr Pipt, ran forward and threw herself into her husband's outstretched arms

Then the Wizard made the magic pass and spoke the magic word statue of Unc Nunkie The old Munchkin immediately came to life and with low bow Wizard said: "Thanks "

But now Ojo rushed up and threw his arms joyfully about his uncle, old man hugged his little nephew tenderly and stroked his hair and wiped away the boy's tears with handkerchief, for Ojo was crying from pure happiness

Ozma came forward to congratulate them

" , my dear Ojo and Unc Nunkie, nice house just outside the walls Emerald City," she said, "and there you shall make your future home and be under my protection "

"Didn't you were Ojo the Lucky ? " asked the Tin Woodman, as everyone crowded around to shake Ojo's hand

"Yes; and true ! " replied Ojo, gratefully