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The Royal Book of Oz and almost forgot that he was an Emperor.

"Your Highness knows the history of Oz by heart," said Happy admiringly, as the Scarecrow paused.

"I couldn't do that," said the Scarecrow gently, "for, you see Happy, I have no heart."

"Then I wish we all had none!" exclaimed Happy Toko, rolling up his eyes. The Scarecrow looked embarrassed, so the little Punster threw back his head and sang a song he had been making up while the Scarecrow had been telling his stories:

"Ho!" roared the Scarecrow, "You're almost as good at making verses as Scraps. Write that down for me Tappy. I'd like to show it to her."

"Hush!" whispered Happy, holding up his finger warningly. The Scarecrow turned so suddenly that the silver pig-tail pinned to the back of his hat wound itself tightly around his neck. No wonder! On the