The tin men and the Scarecrow never eat anything and Polychrome feasts only on dewdrops.

As for me, I'm rather hungry, but there is plenty of food in your garden to satisfy me." Professor Swyne now joined his wife at the window, looking rather scared in spite of the boy's assuring speech.

He wore a blue Munchkin hat, with pointed crown and broad brim, and big spectacles covered his eyes.

He peeked around from behind his wife and after looking hard at the strangers, he said: "My wisdom assures me that you are merely travelers, as you say, and not butchers.

Butchers have reason to be afraid of me, but you are safe.