Pon cast loving glances at Gloria, who paid not the slightest heed to them.
Finally the Scarecrow laughed aloud.
"Brains working ?" inquired Trot.
"Yes.

They seem in fine order to-day.

We will conquer King Krewl and put Gloria upon his throne as Queen of Jinxland." "Fine!" cried the little girl, clapping her hands together gleefully.
"But how ?" "Leave the how to me," said the Scarecrow proudly.

"As a conqueror I'm a wonder.

We will, first of all, write a message to send to King Krewl, asking him to surrender.