We use ladders in our mines," said he.

Then he ran away to get the ladder, and while he was gone the Horners gathered around and welcomed the strangers to their country, for through them a great war had been avoided.
In a little while Diksey came back with a tall ladder which he placed against the fence.

Ojo at once climbed to the top of the ladder and Dorothy went about halfway up and Scraps stood at the foot of it.

Toto ran around it and barked.

Then Ojo pulled the Scarecrow away from the picket and passed him down to Dorothy, who in turn lowered him to the Patchwork Girl.
As soon as he was on his feet and standing on solid ground the Scarecrow said: "Much obliged.