So we let him have our nine tiny piglets, for he's a good Wizard and can be relied upon to keep his promises." "I know the Nine Tiny Piglets," said the Tin Woodman.
"So do I," said the Scarecrow.

"They still live in the Emerald City, and the Wizard takes good care of them and teaches them to do all sorts of tricks." "Did they ever grow up ?" inquired Mrs.Squealina Swyne, in an anxious voice.
"No," answered the Scarecrow; "like all other children in the Land of Oz, they will always remain children, and in the case of the tiny piglets that is a good thing, because they would not be nearly so cute and cunning if they were bigger." "But are they happy ?" asked Mrs.Swyne.
"Everyone in the Emerald City is happy," said the Tin Woodman.

"They can't help it." Then the travelers said good-bye, and climbed the side of the basin that was toward Mount Munch..