The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Volume 2 Chapter 11

有声英语儿童童话故事 绿野仙踪 第2卷 第11章

She came close to Dorothy andkissed her gently on the forehead. Where her lips touched the girl they left around, shining mark, as Dorothy found out soon after.

“The road to the City of Emeraldsis paved with yellow brick,” said the Witch, “so you cannot miss it. When youget to Oz do not be afraid of him, but tell your story and ask him to help you.Good-bye, my dear.”

The three Munchkins bowed low toher and wished her a pleasant journey, after which they walked away through thetrees. The Witch gave Dorothy a friendly little nod, whirled around on her leftheel three times, and straightaway disappeared, much to the surprise of littleToto, who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone, because he had beenafraid even to growl while she stood by.

But Dorothy, knowing her to be awitch, had expected her to disappear in just that way, and was not surprised inthe least.