The Magic of Oz

island, or what his powers were, but I DO know that I can break any

enchantment known to the ordinary witches and magicians that used to

inhabit the Land of Oz. It's like unlocking a door; all you need is to find

the right key."

But 'spose you haven't the right key with you." suggested Dorothy;

what then?"

Then we'll have to make the key," he answered.

The Glass Cat now came back to their side of the river, walking under

the water, and said to the Wizard: "They're getting frightened over there on

the island because they're both growing smaller every minute. Just now,

when I left them, both Trot and Cap'n Bill were only about half their

natural sizes."

I think," said the Wizard reflectively, "that I'd better go to the shore of

the island, where I can talk to them and work to better advantage. How did

Trot and Cap'n Bill get to the island?"

On a raft," answered the Glass Cat. "It's over there now on the

beach."

I suppose you're not strong enough to bring the raft to this side, are

you?"

No; I couldn't move it an inch," said the Cat.

I'll try to get it for you," volunteered the Cowardly Lion. "I'm

dreadfully scared for fear the Magic Isle will capture me, too; but I'll try to

get the raft and bring it to this side for you."

Thank you, my friend," said the Wizard.

So the Lion plunged into the river and swam with powerful strokes

across to where the raft was beached upon the island. Placing one paw on

the raft, he turned and struck out with his other three legs and so strong

was the great beast that he managed to drag the raft from off the beach and

propel it slowly to where the Wizard stood on the river bank.

Good!" exclaimed the little man, well pleased.

May I go across with you?" asked Dorothy.

The Wizard hesitated.

"If you'll take care not to leave the raft or step foot on the island, you'll