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Both Dorothy and the Scarecrow had been greatly interested in the story of the Tin Woodman , and now they knew why he was so anxious to get a new heart . “ All the same , ” said the Scarecrow , “ I shall ask for brains instead of a heart ; for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one . ” “ I shall take the heart , ” returned the Tin Woodman ; “ for brains do not make one happy , and happiness is the best thing in the world . ” Dorothy did not say anything , for she was puzzled to know which of her two friends was right , and she decided if she could only get back to Kansas and Aunt Em , it did not matter so much whether the Woodman had no brains and the Scarecrow no heart , or each got what he wanted . What worried her most was that the bread was nearly gone , and another meal for herself and Toto would empty the basket . To be sure , neither the Woodman nor the Scarecrow ever ate anything , but she was not made of tin nor straw , and could not live unless she was fed . Chapter VI The Cowardly Lion All this time Dorothy and her companions had been walking through the thick woods . The road was still paved with yellow brick , but these were much covered by dried branches and dead leaves from the trees , and the walking was not at all good . There were few birds in this part of the forest , for birds love the open country where there is plenty of sunshine . But now and then there came a deep growl from some wild animal hidden among the trees . These sounds made the little girl’s heart beat fast , for she did not know what made them ; but Toto knew , and he walked close to Dorothy’s side , and did not even bark in return . “ How long will it be , ” the child asked of the Tin Woodman , “ before we are out of the forest ? ” “ I cannot tell , ” was the answer , “ for I have never been to the Emerald City . But my father went there once , when I was a boy , and he said it was a long journey through a dangerous country , although nearer to the city where Oz dwells the country is beautiful . But I am not afraid so long as I have my oil - can , and nothing can hurt the Scarecrow , while you bear upon your forehead the mark of the Good Witch’s kiss , and that will protect you from harm . ” “ But Toto ! ” said the girl anxiously . “ What will protect him ? ” “ We must protect him ourselves if he is in danger , ” replied the Tin Woodman .
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