L.Frank Baum. The marvelous land of Oz -
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carefully assisted the Pumpkinhead to alight.
"I think I'll lay you upon the ground, overnight," said the boy. "You
will be safer that way."
"How about me?" asked the Saw-Horse.
"It won't hurt you to stand," replied Tip; "and, as you can't sleep,
you may as well watch out and see that no one comes near to disturb us."
Then the boy stretched himself upon the grass beside the Pumpkinhead,
and being greatly wearied by the journey was soon fast asleep.
At daybreak Tip was awakened by the Pumpkinhead. He rubbed the sleep
from his eyes, bathed in a little brook, and then ate a portion of his
bread and cheese. Having thus prepared for a new day the boy said:
"Let us start at once. Nine miles is quite a distance, but we ought
to reach the Emerald City by noon if no accidents happen." So the
Pumpkinhead was again perched upon the back of the Saw-Horse and the
journey was resumed.
Tip noticed that the purple tint of the grass and trees had now faded
to a dull lavender, and before long this lavender appeared to take on a
greenish tinge that gradually brightened as they drew nearer to the great
City where the Scarecrow ruled.
The little party had traveled but a short two miles upon their way
when the road of yellow brick was parted by a broad and swift river. Tip
was puzzled how to cross over; but after a time he discovered a man in a
ferry-boat approaching from the other side of the stream.
When the man reached the bank Tip asked:
"Will you row us to the other side?"
"Yes, if you have money," returned the ferryman, whose face looked
cross and disagreeable.
"But I have no money," said Tip.
"None at all?" inquired the man.