The Patchwork Girl of Oz Chapter 13 - Scraps and the Scarecrow

In which the travellers encounter a mysterious locked gate that proves to be an optical illusion, allowing them to pass unimpeded into greener lands, and they make a pleasant stop for repairs and rest before being introduced to the charming and lively Scarecrow, who arrives astride his remarkable Sawhorse. Conversation reveals the peculiarities and histories of these Ozian companions, as well as the challenges they face, with hope kindled by friendships and the journey’s nearing end at the Emerald City.