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 water and drew in a big noseful. Then he raised it up over his head and squirted it all over himself.

He did it again and again. It was great fun. Then he heard Mother coming back, but he thought he would have time for one more blow. So he drew in another big noseful and was just about to shower himself when he felt a sneeze coming. He tried pinching his trunk to stop it but he couldn't.

Just at that moment Mother opened the bathroom door.

"Ha-ha-ha-chooooo," sneezed Little Elephant. "Ha-ha-ha-chooooo!"

When he opened his eyes there was Mother spluttering and gasping, with water running down all over her.

"Oh, dear! Oh, dear! Oh, dear!" she scolded when she caught her breath. "You naughty Little Elephant! Can't I leave you alone for a minute? You deserve a good spanking, that you do. Now get out of that tub and let me dry you before you make any more trouble."

So Mother Elephant wrapped him up in a huge

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