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13. The Truth Pond
They now made a more careful examination of the country around them. All
was fresh and beautiful after the sultriness of the desert, and the sunshine
and sweet, crisp air were delightful to the wanderers. Little mounds of
yellowish green were away at the right, while on the left waved a group of tall
leafy trees bearing yellow blossoms that looked like tassels and pompoms.
Among the grasses carpeting the ground were pretty buttercups and cowslips
and marigolds. After looking at these a moment Dorothy said reflectively:
"
We must be in the Country of the Winkies, for the color of that country is
yellow, and you will notice that 'most everything here is yellow that has any
color at all."
"
But I thought this was the Land of Oz," replied the shaggy man, as if greatly
disappointed.
"
So it is," she declared; "but there are four parts to the Land of Oz. The North
Country is purple, and it's the Country of the Gillikins. The East Country is
blue, and that's the Country of the Munchkins. Down at the South is the red
Country of the Quadlings, and here, in the West, the yellow Country of the
Winkies. This is the part that is ruled by the Tin Woodman, you know."
"
"
Who's he?" asked Button-Bright.
Why, he's the tin man I told you about. His name is Nick Chopper, and he
has a lovely heart given him by the wonderful Wizard."
"
"
Where does HE live?" asked the boy.
The Wizard? Oh, he lives in the Emerald City, which is just in the middle of
Oz, where the corners of the four countries meet."
"
Oh," said Button-Bright, puzzled by this explanation.
"
We must be some distance from the Emerald City," remarked the shaggy
man.
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