"You are nothing but a big coward." "I know it," said the Lion, hanging his head in shame.

"I've always known it.

But how can I help it ?" "I don't know, I'm sure.

To think of your striking a stuffed man, like the poor Scarecrow!" "Is he stuffed ?" asked the Lion in surprise, as he watched her pick up the Scarecrow and set him upon his feet, while she patted him into shape again.
"Of course he's stuffed," replied Dorothy, who was still angry.
"That's why he went over so easily," remarked the Lion.

"It astonished me to see him whirl around so.