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Julia appears, her backpack at the ready. “Bob,” she calls, “we need to get
going.”
“Ride, now!” Kudzoo repeats, yanking on one of Ivan’s ears.
“Looks like it’s time to go,” says Ivan. “Good to see you, buddy. Stay dry,
okay?”
“Will do, big guy.” I turn to Kinyani. “Enchanted, as always, my dear.”
A trumpeting noise cuts through the air. “Uh-oh,” says Ruby. “That’s Aunt
Akello.”
Akello, the oldest of the elephant aunts, lumbers over. “Come on, Ruby.
Weather’s getting bad.”
“Just one more minute?” Ruby pleads.
“Now.”
“But I need to tell Uncle Bob one more riddle.”
“Now,” Akello repeats.
“Nobody ever listens to the littlest elephant,” Ruby complains.
“You can tell me the riddle next time, kiddo,” I say, winking at Akello.
Ruby brightens. “Okay. Gotta go or I’ll be in big trouble! Love you, Uncle
Bob! See you later, Uncle Ivan and Aunt Kinyani!”
“I’m not your—” Kinyani begins, but Ruby is already galloping back to her
herd.