All the people of Oz," explained Scraps, "are ruled by Ozma, whether they know it or not.

And she has been stolen.

Aren't you angry?
Aren't you indignant?
Your Ruler, whom you didn't know you had, has positively been stolen!" "That is queer," remarked the Frogman thoughtfully.

"Stealing is a thing practically unknown in Oz, yet this Ozma has been taken, and a friend of mine has also had her dishpan stolen.

With her I have traveled all the way from the Yip Country in order to recover it." "I don't see any connection between a Royal Ruler of Oz and a dishpan!" declared Scraps.
"They've both been stolen, haven't they ?" "True.