fb.ozmaofoz-第27章
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Tiktok wanted to go to Australia; too; but Dorothy knew that the machine man would never do for a servant in a civilized country; and the chances were that his machinery wouldn't work at all。So she left him in Ozma's care。
Billina; on the contrary; preferred the Land of Oz to any other country; and refused to acpany Dorothy。
〃The bugs and ants that I find here are the finest flavored in the world;〃 declared the yellow hen; 〃and there are plenty of them。So here I shall end my days; and I must say; Dorothy; my dear; that you are very foolish to go back into that stupid; humdrum world again。〃
〃Uncle Henry needs me;〃 said Dorothy; simply; and every one except Billina thought it was right that she should go。
All Dorothy's friends of the Land of Oz…both old and new…gathered in a group in front of the palace to bid her a sorrowful good…bye and to wish her long life and happiness。After much hand shaking; Dorothy kissed Ozma once more; and then handed her the Nome King's magic belt; saying:
〃Now; dear Princess; when I wave my handkerchief; please wish me with Uncle Henry。I'm aw'fly sorry to leave you…and the Scarecrow…and the Tin Woodman…and the Cowardly Lion…and Tiktok…and…and everybody…but I do want my Uncle Henry!So good…bye; all of you。〃
Then the little girl stood on one of the big emeralds which decorated the courtyard; and after looking once again at each of her friends; waved her handkerchief。
〃No;〃 said Dorothy; 〃I wasn't drowned at all。And I've e to nurse you and take care of you; Uncle Henry; and you must promise to get well as soon as poss'ble。〃
Uncle Henry smiled and cuddled his little niece close in his lap。
〃I'm better already; my darling;〃 said he。
THE END
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