16.

The Magic Art of the Great Humbug Next morning the Scarecrow said to his friends: "Congratulate me.

I am going to Oz to get my brains at last.

When I return I shall be as other men are." "I have always liked you as you were," said Dorothy simply.
"It is kind of you to like a Scarecrow," he replied.

"But surely you will think more of me when you hear the splendid thoughts my new brain is going to turn out." Then he said good-bye to them all in a cheerful voice and went to the Throne Room, where he rapped upon the door.
"Come in," said Oz.
The Scarecrow went in and found the little man sitting down by the window, engaged in deep thought.
"I have come for my brains," remarked the Scarecrow, a little uneasily.
"Oh, yes; sit down in that chair, please," replied Oz.