"Oh, Ozma, thank you!" exclaimed Ozana. And then she added doubtfully, "Do you think Queen Lurline will give her consent?"
"I see no reason why she should not," answered Ozma. "It so happens that I am to speak with Queen Lurline within the hour. We made arrangements to confer this afternoon on some important happenings in the great outside world. During our conversation I will ask her about your remaining in Oz."
"Thank you, Ozma," murmured Ozana. "I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am."
"Now if you will excuse me," said Ozma, "I must prepare to establish communication with Queen Lurline."
Arm in arm, Dorothy and Ozana made their way to Dorothy's rooms, where they spent the next hour in conversation. Dorothy was well pleased with the prospect of Ozana's making her home in Oz, for she believed the Princess would be a delightful companion.
At last there came a gentle rap on the door, and Princess Ozma entered Dorothy's room.
Ozana and Dorothy rose to their feet and looked questioningly at Ozma.
"It is all settled," the Girl Ruler announced with her brightest smile. "Queen Lurline readily gave her consent. From this moment on, dear cousin, you are no longer Ozana of Mount Illuso, but Ozana, Princess of Oz."