As they approached the gate, the Lion began to chant:

"Better think nice sugar and spice."

The others quickly joined in:

"Better think nice sugar and spice."

Dorothy gingerly touched the big iron gate. It swung open easily. "Well, here we go," she said.

The little group chanted faster and faster:

"Better think nice sugar and spice.

Better think nice sugar and spice."

They looked about them as they chanted. There were flowers and trees everywhere — and, of all things, a yellow brick road. A sign said:

STAY ON THE PATH AND THINK OF