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That is true," replied the Sorceress, "and I think it may be well to divide the
searchers into several parties, that they may cover all the land of Oz more
quickly. So I will send Ojo and Unc Nunkie and Dr. Pipt into the Munchkin
Country, which they are well acquainted with; and I will send the Scarecrow
and the Tin Woodman into the Quadling Country, for they are fearless and
brave and never tire; and to the Gillikin Country, where many dangers lurk, I
will send the Shaggy Man and his brother, with Tik-Tok and Jack
Pumpkinhead. Dorothy may make up her own party and travel into the
Winkie Country. All of you must inquire everywhere for Ozma and try to
discover where she is hidden."
They thought this a very wise plan and adopted it without question. In Ozma's
absence, Glinda the Good was the most important person in Oz, and all were
glad to serve under her direction.
CHAPTER 6 - THE SEARCH PARTY
Next morning as soon as the sun was up, Glinda flew back to her castle,
stopping on the way to instruct the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, who
were at that time staying at the college of Professor H. M. Wogglebug, T.E.,
and taking a course of his Patent Educational Pills.
On hearing of Ozma's loss, they started at once for the Quadling Country to
search for her. As soon as Glinda had left the Emerald City, Tik-Tok and the
Shaggy Man and Jack Pumpkinhead, who had been present at the conference,
began their journey into the Gillikin Country, and an hour later Ojo and Unc
Nunkie joined Dr. Pipt and together they traveled toward the Munchkin
Country. When all these searchers were gone, Dorothy and the Wizard
completed their own preparations.
The Wizard hitched the Sawhorse to the Red Wagon, which would seat four
very comfortably. He wanted Dorothy, Betsy, Trot and the Patchwork Girl to
ride in the wagon, but Scraps came up to them mounted upon the Woozy, and
the Woozy said he would like to join the party. Now this Woozy was a most
peculiar animal, having a square head, square body, square legs and square
tail. His skin was very tough and hard, resembling leather, and while his
movements were somewhat clumsy, the beast could travel with remarkable
swiftness. His square eyes were mild and gentle in expression, and he was not
especially foolish. The Woozy and the Patchwork Girl were great friends, and
so the Wizard agreed to let the Woozy go with them.
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