"These Roses have no hearts." "That's it," agreed the Gardener.

"They're pretty, and sweet, and alive; but still they are Roses.

Their stems have thorns, but no hearts." The Princess sighed and handed the Magnet to the Shaggy Man.
"What shall I do ?" she asked sorrowfully.
"Turn her out, Gardener, with the others!" commanded the Roses.

"We will have no Ruler until a man-rose--a King--is ripe enough to pick." "Very well," said the Gardener meekly.

"You must excuse me, my dear Shaggy, for opposing your wishes, but you and the others, including Ozga, must get out of Rose Kingdom immediately, if not before." "Don't you love me, Gardy ?" asked Shaggy, carelessly displaying the Magnet.
"I do.