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or where to answer. The bus arrived at Sally and James’s bus

stop and they beckoned to Bird to hop off too. “Let’s take him

home”, they both said together.

Soon they got home and were greeted by their mom. Waving a

pointed finger to Bird mom said, “What on earth is that?”

“That’s Bird that is,” was the reply, “I don’t think he can fly

anymore. Can he live with us?”

“Definitely ...... NOT!” said their mom in her most annoyed

voice.

“Oh, p-l-e-a-s-e! p-l-e-a-s-e p-l-e-a-s-e mom!” was the twin’s

chorus.

Finally mom agreed to keep Bird for one night. That evening

they all settled down in front of the telly to watch a nature

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