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Kabumpo in Oz

heads appeared to be a mass of ifickering flames.

"Like giant candles," reflected the Elegant Elephant, his curiosity getting the better of his anger. He glanced about hurriedly. He was in a huge white tiled chamber and the only lights came from the heads of its singular occupants. A little distance away Prince Pompadore sat rubbing first his knees and then his head.

"It's another faller," said one of the giant Candlemen to the other. "Two fallers in one day! This is exciting. 'Ouch' it calls itself!"

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