The female lion looked quite
pleased by the invitation. "Well, I'm very happy for you both," replied
Dorothy. "Now you each have someone to share your life with."
"She is a very lovely soul," said the Lion, looking into his companion's
eyes. "It seems as if we were just made for each other."
"I'm sure you were," replied Dorothy. "I'm sure you were."
*
Chapter Twenty-two:
A Political Discussion
*
The journey back to Oz was quite uneventful. Everyone just enjoyed each
other's company as they talked of many things.
"You know," said the Tin Woodman at one point, "one of the most pleasant
aspects of life is having good friends: someone you can talk to who
understands you, and with whom you can share your hopes and dreams and
innermost thoughts."
"Yes, friendship is a wonderful thing," said Dorothy. "I was quite a
lonely little girl on the farm until I met all of you. Now I have the
most wonderful friends in the world."
"Thank you, Dorothy," said the Scarecrow. "We all feel very fortunate to
have you as a friend, too.
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