"
At that, Dorothy became quite pensive.
"Is anything the matter, Dorothy?" asked the Lion.
"Well, I am somewhat concerned," replied the girl. "The Wicked Witch of
the Deep South is a mean one. There's no telling what she might do to
everyone because of me."
"Now don't fret so, Dorothy," the Lion replied. "She's not going to
frighten us into deserting you. We'll stick by you through thick and thin."
"Thick and thin what?" said the Scarecrow, genuinely curious.
"It's just an expression," said the Tin Woodman, giving him a nudge.
"Oh!" responded the Scarecrow. "Oh, yes."
"We won't let that old witch get us down, Dorothy," said the Tin
Woodman, patting her on the back.
"No indeed!" echoed the Scarecrow. "Don't you worry your pretty little
head, Dorothy."
"Well, I know you're tired," said the Lion. "Let's turn in. Everything
will look a lot brighter in the morning. We'll discuss our plans right
after breakfast."
The Lion brought out some more cushions and blankets. He ordered six
leopards and six tigers to stand guard around the camp.
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