They were followed at
a little distance by a good-looking young Skeezer.
The Wizard saw at a glance that these people might be
very important, so he advanced to meet them. The three
maidens received him graciously and the one with the
golden hair said:
"I believe you are the famous Wizard of Oz, of whom I
have often heard. We are seeking Glinda, the Sorceress,
and perhaps you can lead us to her."
"I can, and will, right gladly," answered the Wizard.
"Follow me, please."
The little Wizard was puzzled as to the identity of
the three lovely visitors but he gave no sign that
might embarrass them.
He understood they did not wish to be questioned, and
so he made no remarks as he led the way to Glinda's
tent.
With a courtly bow the Wizard ushered the three
visitors into the gracious presence of Glinda, the
Good.
Chapter Twenty-One
The Three Adepts
The Sorceress looked up from her work as the three
maidens entered, and something in their appearance and
manner led her to rise and bow to them in her most
dignified manner. The three knelt an instant before the
great Sorceress and then stood upright and waited for
her to speak.
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