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Rh thy. "And until I get dry." She began running up and down; then stopped suddenly before the Lion. "And there's something else for Professor Wogglebug to put in his book, Sir Cowardly Lion."

"Oh, that!" mumbled the Cowardly Lion, looking terribly embarrassed. "Whoever heard of a Cowardly Knight? Nonsense!"

"No, it isn't nonsense," said Dorothy stoutly. "You're a knight from now on. Won't the Scarecrow be pleased?"

"If we ever find him," sighed the lion, settling himself beside Sir Hokus.

"We will," said Dorothy gaily. "I just feel it."