No one likes to get musty, you know, and even good straw may be spoiled by age." "It was water that spoiled you, the last time," remarked Button-Bright, "which proves that too much bathing is as bad as too little.

But, after all, Scarecrow, water is not as dangerous for you as fire." "All things are good in moderation," declared the Scarecrow.

"But now, let us hurry on, or we shall not reach Glinda's palace by nightfall.".