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So Dorothy went first, holding Toto in her arms, the Tin Woodman followed, and the Scarecrow came next.

Dorothy thought she would go next; so she took Toto in her arms and climbed on the Lion’s back, holding tightly to his mane with one hand.

The next moment it seemed as if she were flying through the air; and then, before she had time to think about it, she was safe on the other side.

Just as he spoke there came from the forest a terrible roar, and the next moment a great Lion bounded into the road.