Hi listeners. We'd like to give a giant BKFK shout out to our latest Patreon supporters,

Quinn and Owen Harrison from New Zealand

We couldn't do this without your help. Thank you guys so much

We also love hearing from you. We were rather amused to hear about what sounds in the

Trojan horse they like the most. Have a listen and see if you can guess. But for

now it's time for the Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum.

Chapter 6, The Cowardly Lion. All this time Dorothy and her companions had been walking through the thick woods.

The road was still paved with yellow brick, but these were much covered by dried branches and dead leaves from the trees, and the walking was not at all good.

There were few birds in this part of the forest, for birds love the open country, where there

is plenty of sunshine.

But now and then, there came a deep growl from some wild animal hidden amongst the trees

These sounds made the little girl's heart beat fast

where she did not know what made them. But Toto knew, and he walked close to Dorothy's side and did not even bark in return. How long will it be?

The child asked the woodman,

before we are out of the forest.

I cannot tell,

for I have never been to the Emerald City,

but my father went there once when I was a boy, and he said it was a long journey through a dangerous country, although nearer to the city where Oz dwells, the country is beautiful.

But I am not afraid, so long as I have my oil can,

and nothing can hurt the scarecrow, while you bear upon your forehead the mark of the good

witch's kiss and that will protect you from harm.

But Toto said the girl anxiously, What will we take him?

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