Oliver

OLIVER

Some elephants came across the ocean on a ship. They were going to work in the circus. One elephant's name was Oliver.

When they landed the circus man counted them: " One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten elephants. "

" And one makes eleven, " said Oliver. " There must be a mistake. I ordered only ten elephants, " said the circus man. " We don't need eleven. "

" I won't take up much room, " said Oliver. " Elephants always do, " said the circus man. “ Good-bye, Oliver, ” said the other elephants. " Take good care of yourself. "

Oliver was all alone. He didn't know where to go. A litle mouse came along. " Why don't you try the zoo?" said the mouse. " You look like the type they use there. " " Thanks, I'll go at once, " said Oliver.