"It's a big, flat back, and the Woozy's mighty strong.

Perhaps the Lion wouldn't fall off." "You may try it if you like," said the Woozy to the Lion.

"I can take you to the city in a jiffy and then come back for Hank." "I'm--I'm afraid," said the Cowardly Lion.

He was twice as big as the Woozy.
"Try it," pleaded Dorothy.
"And take a tumble among the thistles ?" asked the Lion reproachfully.
But when the Woozy came close to him, the big beast suddenly bounded upon its back and managed to balance himself there, although forced to hold his four legs so close together that he was in danger of toppling over.

The great weight of the monster Lion did not seem to affect the Woozy, who called to his rider, "Hold on tight!" and ran swiftly over the thistles toward the city.
The others stood on the blanket and watched the strange sight anxiously.