"Oh, I'll always be thinking about you," said Dorothy. "But especially I'll be thinking about you when I'm falling asleep."
"Good," said the Lion. "And don't be too surprised if you hear a couple of lions roar just as you fall asleep. "
"Oh my goodness, that might wake up Aunt Em," smiled Dorothy.
"Won't that be a surprise for her?" said the lady Lion, mischievously. Everyone laughed.
Princess Ozetta blew her a kiss. "Call on me, now, if you ever have a problem."
"I will," said Dorothy, her voice beginning to break. "I will. Oh, I will. Thank you again, all of you.... I'll see you soon."
"Now you take good care of yourself!" said the Gayelette. Dorothy nodded, afraid to speak lest she break down.
Chapter Twenty-five:
A Mystical Encounter
"Where does this mysterious stranger live?" Dorothy asked the straw man, as they entered the house.