He therefore can no more love or be loved than a sewing machine , but as a servant he is utterly truthful and loyal .
As Baum repeatedly mentions , Tik - Tok is not alive and feels no emotions .
Baum therefore can no more love or be loved than a sewing machine , but as a servant Baum is utterly truthful and loyal .
As Baum repeatedly mentions , Tik - Tok is not alive and feels no emotions .