L.Frank Baum. The marvelous land of Oz -
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had so changed the appearance of the landscape that they would surely have
been lost had not the Scarecrow wisely concluded to take their direction
from the sun. For no witch-craft could change the course of the sun, and
it was therefore a safe guide.
However, other difficulties lay before them. The Saw-Horse stepped
into a rabbit hole and fell to the ground. The Pumpkinhead was pitched
high into the air, and his history would probably have ended at that exact
moment had not the Tin Woodman skillfully caught the pumpkin as it
descended and saved it from injury.
Tip soon had it fitted to the neck again and replaced Jack upon his
feet. But the Saw-Horse did not escape so easily. For when his leg was
pulled from the rabbit hole it was found to be broken short off, and must
be replaced or repaired before he could go a step farther.
"This is quite serious," said the Tin Woodman." If there were trees
near by I might soon manufacture another leg for this animal; but I cannot
see even a shrub for miles around."
"And there are neither fences nor houses in this part of the land of
Oz," added the Scarecrow, disconsolately.
"Then what shall we do?" enquired the boy.
"I suppose I must start my brains working," replied his Majesty the
Scarecrow; "for experience has, taught me that I can do anything if I but
take time to think it out."
"Let us all think," said Tip; "and perhaps we shall find a way to
repair the Saw-Horse."
So they sat in a row upon the grass and began to think, while the
Saw-Horse occupied itself by gazing curiously upon its broken limb.
"Does it hurt?" asked the Tin Woodman, in a soft, sympathetic voice.
"Not in the least," returned the Saw-Horse; "but my pride is injured
to find that my anatomy is so brittle."