Oz makes Dorothy wait for three days as he tries to find a solution on how to take her back to Kansas. He later summons her to the Throne Room where he informs her that he believes a hot-air balloon can take her to her out of the Oz country. The two make silk –green balloon which they attach to the clothes basket. Oz leaves announcing that he has gone to visit a brother wizard. The Scarecrow will rule in his place meanwhile. He fills the balloon with hot air while a crowd watches and gets into the basket. Meanwhile, Toto has vanished as he wanders into a crowd chasing a kitten. By the time Dorothy finds Toto, the balloon is already rising, and it is too late. The Oz leaves without Toto and Dorothy.