"But order a river? You mean you
can order a river on demand? Just like that?"
"Just wait and see," replied the Scarecrow, with a knowing grin.
As they approached the Pinheads' village, a few Pinhead children ran out
to meet them. Dorothy could see why were called Pinheads. Their heads
really were the size of a pin, and when they spoke, their voices were
high and squeaky.
"Have you come for R and R?" squeaked one of the Pinhead children.
"R and R?" questioned Dorothy, "You mean rest and recreation?"
With that all the pinhead children burst into a fit of high squeaky
laughter.
"That's river and raft," explained the Scarecrow, trying to ease
Dorothy's obvious embarrassment. "The Pinheads make their living from
supplying rivers and building rafts." Then, turning to the Pinhead
child, he asked, "How much will it cost?" Just then some adult Pinheads
approached.
"That depends," said a Pinhead male who appeared to be their leader.
"Depends on what?" asked the Scarecrow.
"On whether or not you have a pin cushion," the leader replied.
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