Kabumpo in Oz
The soothing words of the Wizard were scarcely heard.
What the others said was lost in the noise that followed. Thumps—bangs—crashes—screams came from every room in the rocking palace.
"We're flying! The whole castle's flying up in the air!" screamed Dorothy. Then she subsided, as an emerald clock and three pictures came thumping down on her head.
What had happened? No one could say. Dorothy, Betsy Bobbin and Trot had fainted dead away. The Scarecrow and Sir Hokus were tangled up on the floor, clasped in each other's arms.
The confusion was terrific. Only the Wizard was still calm and smiling.
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