[The Scarecrow of Oz by L. Frank Baum]@TWC D-Link bookThe Scarecrow of Oz CHAPTER Twenty 10/12
Cap'n Bill knocked on the door several times, and there being no response the Scarecrow boldly lifted the latch and walked in, followed by the others.
And no sooner had they entered than a soft light filled the room.
Trot couldn't tell where it came from, for no lamp of any sort was visible, but she did not waste much time on this problem, because directly in the center of the room stood a table set for three, with lots of good food on it and several of the dishes smoking hot. The little girl and Button-Bright both uttered exclamations of pleasure, but they looked in vain for any cook stove or fireplace, or for any person who might have prepared for them this delicious feast. "It's fairyland," muttered the boy, tossing his cap in a corner and seating himself at the table.
"This supper smells 'most as good as that turkey-leg I had in Jinxland.
Please pass the muffins, Cap'n Bill." Trot thought it was strange that no people but themselves were in the house, but on the wall opposite the door was a gold frame bearing in big letters the word: "WELCOME." So she had no further hesitation in eating of the food so mysteriously prepared for them. "But there are only places for three!" she exclaimed. "Three are quite enough," said the Scarecrow.
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