Couldn't the Little Pink Bear tell us how ?" he asked, turning to the Bear King.
"No, for that is something that is GOING to happen," replied the Lavender Bear.

"He can only tell us what already HAS happened." Again, they were grave and thoughtful.

But after a time, Betsy said in a hesitating voice, "Hank is a great fighter.

Perhaps HE could conquer the magician." The Mule turned his head to look reproachfully at his old friend, the young girl.

"Who can fight against magic ?" he asked.
"The Cowardly Lion could," said Dorothy.
The Lion, who was lying with his front legs spread out, his chin on his paws, raised his shaggy head.