The Magic of Oz

roared with laughter and even Ozma joined in the merriment. But after the

dance the monkeys performed some wonderful acrobatic feats, and then

they ran to the hollow of the cake and took out some band instruments of

burnished gold--cornets, horns, drums, and the like--and forming into a

procession the monkeys marched up and down the table playing a jolly

tune with the ease of skilled musicians.

Dorothy was delighted with the success of her "Surprise Cake," and

after the monkeys had finished their performance, the banquet came to an

end.

Now was the time for Ozma to see her other presents, so Glinda the

Good rose and, taking the girl Ruler by her hand, led her to the table

where all her gifts were placed in magnificent array. The Magic Flower of

course attracted her attention first, and Trot had to tell her the whole story

of their adventures in getting it. The little girl did not forget to give due

credit to the Glass Cat and the little Wizard, but it was really Cap'n Bill

who had bravely carried the golden flower-pot away from the enchanted

Isle.

Ozma thanked them all, and said she would place the Magic Flower in

her boudoir where she might enjoy its beauty and fragrance continually.

But now she discovered the marvelous gown woven by Glinda and her

maidens from strands drawn from pure emeralds, and being a girl who

loved pretty clothes, Ozma's ecstasy at being presented with this exquisite

gown may well be imagined. She could hardly wait to put it on, but the

table was loaded with other pretty gifts and the night was far spent before

the happy girl Ruler had examined all her presents and thanked those who

had lovingly donated them.

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