ELMER ELEPHANT (5)

ELMER ELEPHANT (5)

When they raced in through the gate, Mr.Giraffe and Elmer found the animal children running around in all directions.

They did not know what to do.

When they held out a blanket for Tillie to jump into, a burning chip dropped down and burned up the blanket.

When the monkey child tried to climb the pole, flames slapped at his hands and face and he had to drop back.

So by the time the Giraffe came charging up, they all just stood and watched, to see what he would do.

Mr.Giraffe and Elmer had their plans all made.
They did not waste a moment.

" Come on, boys, " called the Giraffe.
" Get your squirter busy, Elmer. "

Up flew the pelicans, one after another, with their beaks full of water.

Elmer sucked up the water into his long trunk and sprayed it out on the flames.

Splash ! Splat !

The water sizzled against the fire.

Soon the flames were pushed back, and Elmer could see Tillie Tiger standing on her little charred front porch.

" I'll save you, Tillie, " cried Elmer, and he curled his trunk firmly around Tillie's waist.

" Okay, Mr.Giraffe, " said Elmer.

Then slowly and gently Mr.Giraffe let down his long neck, and Elmer and Tillie stepped to the ground.

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