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“ LET DOROTHY GO TO THE CITY OF EMERALDS ” The little old woman took the slate from her nose , and having read the words on it , asked , “ Is your name Dorothy , my dear ? ” “ Yes , ” answered the child , looking up and drying her tears . “ Then you must go to the City of Emeralds . Perhaps Oz will help you . ” “ Where is this city ? ” asked Dorothy . “ It is exactly in the center of the country , and is ruled by Oz , the Great Wizard I told you of . ” “ Is he a good man ? ” inquired the girl anxiously . “ He is a good Wizard . Whether he is a man or not I cannot tell , for I have never seen him . ” “ How can I get there ? ” asked Dorothy . “ You must walk . It is a long journey , through a country that is sometimes pleasant and sometimes dark and terrible . However , I will use all the magic arts I know of to keep you from harm . ” “ Won’t you go with me ? ” pleaded the girl , who had begun to look upon the little old woman as her only friend . “ No , I cannot do that , ” she replied , “ but I will give you my kiss , and no one will dare injure a person who has been kissed by the Witch of the North . ” She came close to Dorothy and kissed her gently on the forehead . Where her lips touched the girl they left a round , shining mark , as Dorothy found out soon after . “ The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick , ” said the Witch , “ so you cannot miss it . When you get to Oz do not be afraid of him , but tell your story and ask him to help you . Good - bye , my dear . ” The three Munchkins bowed low to her and wished her a pleasant journey , after which they walked away through the trees . The Witch gave Dorothy a friendly little nod , whirled around on her left heel three times , and straightway disappeared , much to the surprise of little Toto , who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone , because he had been afraid even to growl while she stood by . But Dorothy , knowing her to be a witch , had expected her to disappear in just that way , and was not surprised in the least . Chapter III How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow When Dorothy was left alone she began to feel hungry . So she went to the cupboard and cut herself some bread , which she spread with butter . She gave some to Toto , and taking a pail from the shelf she carried it down to the little brook and filled it with clear , sparkling water . Toto ran over to the trees and began to bark at the birds sitting there . Dorothy went to get him , and saw such delicious fruit hanging from the branches that she gathered some of it , finding it just what she wanted to help out her breakfast . Then she went back to the house , and having helped herself and Toto to a good drink of the cool , clear water , she set about making ready for the journey to the City of Emeralds .
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