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 moved the rattles tinkled. It's face, however, was not unpleasant, so the Scarecrow took heart and made a deep bow.

"And I'm not going to eat anything that squirms." This time it was the big serpent who spoke.



"Thank you!" said the Scarecrow, bowing several times more. "You relieve my mind. I've never been a breakfast yet and I'd rather not begin. But if I cannot be your breakfast let me be your friend!" He extended his arms impulsively.

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