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Sawhorse, we would all be Sawhorses, which would be too many of the kind.
Were we all like Hank, we would be a herd of mules; if like Toto, we would be a
pack of dogs; should we all become the shape of the Woozy, he would no
longer be remarkable for his unusual appearance. Finally, were you all like
me, I would consider you so common that I would not care to associate with
you. To be individual, my friends, to be different from others, is the only way
to become distinguished from the common herd. Let us be glad, therefore,
that we differ from one another in form and in disposition. Variety is the spice
of life, and we are various enough to enjoy one another's society; so let us be
content."
"
There is some truth in that speech," remarked Toto reflectively. "But how
about my lost growl?"
"
The growl is of importance only to you," responded the Lion, "so it is your
business to worry over the loss, not ours. If you love us, do not afflict your
burdens on us; be unhappy all by yourself."
"
If the same person stole my growl who stole Ozma," said the little dog, "I hope
we shall find him very soon and punish him as he deserves. He must be the
most cruel person in all the world, for to prevent a dog from growling when it
is his nature to growl is just as wicked, in my opinion, as stealing all the
magic in Oz."
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