"Whatever happens it's going to be fun--'cause all excitement is fun--and I wouldn't miss it for the world!" Neither Ozma nor Glinda paid any attention to this statement, for they were gravely considering the serious aspect of this proposed adventure.
"There are plenty of friends who would like to go with you," said the Sorceress, "but none of them would afford your Majesty any protection in case you were in danger.

You are yourself the most powerful fairy in Oz, although both I and the Wizard have more varied arts of magic at our command.

However, you have one art that no other in all the world can equal--the art of winning hearts and making people love to bow to your gracious presence.

For that reason I believe you can accomplish more good alone than with a large number of subjects in your train." "I believe that also," agreed the Princess.

"I shall be quite able to take care of myself, you know, but might not be able to protect others so well.