ELMER ELEPHANT (4)

ELMER ELEPHANT (4)

" How did you know ? " asked Elmer.

" Just figured, Elmer, just figured, " chuckled Mr.Giraffe.

" You see, I used to have same trouble myself over my neck.
But folks stopped laughing when they saw me eating the fresh, green, top leaves they couldn't reach.
Same thing with nose.
Look at those pelicans over there if you want to see funny beaks.
But do you think they complain ?
No, sir !
They're too busy eating all the good fish they can scoop up in those beaks to worry about being laughed at.
Same thing with your trunk.
You'll find plenty of use for it...Say, what goes on over there ? "

The pelicans had risen into the air and were flying away, cawing loudly.

And way up above the treetops plumes of smoke started to streak through the air.

" Looks like a fire, " said Mr,Giraffe.
" Jump on, Elmer, let's have a look. "

So up the hill they raced,with Elmer bouncing on top of Mr.Giraffe's long neck.

" It's Tillie's house ! " cried Elmer, as they came in sight of the fire.

" And she's up there on top of that high pole in the middle of the frames. We'll have to save her ! "

" Don't worry, son, " said Mr.Giraffe.
" We'll save Tillie Tiger.



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