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Kabumpo in Oz
over it dragged a rocking chair out of the bushes and seated itself comfortably.
"Well, then," began Pompa, "this is the Elegant Elephant and I am a Prince. We came from Pumperdink because our Kingdom was threatened with disappearance unless I marry a Proper Princess."
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"Yes," murmured the Cottabus, rocking violently. "Yes, yes!"
"And we are going to the Emerald City to ask Princess Ozma for her hand," continued the Prince.
"How do you know she is the one? When did this happen? Who brought the message? What are you
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