noon
Button-Bright had been in Oz before , but never in this part of it , so the Scarecrow was the only one who knew the paths and could lead them . They had eaten a hearty breakfast , which they found already prepared for them and awaiting them on the table when they arose from their refreshing sleep , so they left the magic house in a contented mood and with hearts lighter and more happy than they had known for many a day . As they marched along through the fields , the sun shone brightly and the breeze was laden with delicious fragrance , for it carried with it the breath of millions of wildflowers . At noon , when they stopped to rest by the bank of a pretty river , Trot said with a long-drawn breath that was much like a sigh : `` I wish we 'd brought with us some of the food that was left from our breakfast , for I 'm getting hungry again . '' Scarcely had she spoken when a table rose up before them , as if from the ground itself , and it was loaded with fruits and nuts and cakes and many other good things to eat . The little girl 's eyes opened wide at this display of magic , and Cap'n Bill was not sure that the things were actually there and fit to eat until he had taken them in his hand and tasted them . But the Scarecrow said with a laugh : `` Someone is looking after your welfare , that is certain , and from the looks of this table I suspect my friend the Wizard has taken us in his charge .