They came from all directions, and there were thousands of them: big
mice and little mice and middle-sized mice; and each one brought a piece
of string in his mouth. It was about this time that Dorothy woke from her
long sleep and opened her eyes. She was greatly astonished to find herself
lying upon the grass, with thousands of mice standing around and looking
at her timidly. But the Scarecrow told her about everything, and turning
to the dignified little Mouse, he said:
Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen.
Dorothy nodded gravely and the Queen made a curtsy, after which she
became quite friendly with the little girl.