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Chapter Eight


concerning automobile accidents in the United States and elsewhere. These Glinda passed over hurriedly, till she came to three sentences printed in red, for Oz news always appeared in the book in red letters. The first sentence did not seem important. It merely stated that the Prince of Pumperdink was journeying toward the Emerald City. The other two entries seemed serious.

"Glegg's box of Mixed Magic has been discovered," said the second, and "Ruggedo has something on his mind," stated the third. Glinda pored over the book for a long time to see whether any more information would be given but not another red sentence appeared.

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