'Would you like to hear what happens when the Princess and her friends
enter the tunnel?'
'Yes, yes,' we all shout.
'Very well. It's time for another stretch so let's all rise and move about a
bit. When you're ready, take your place and I'll finish the story.'
Still the Same Story: What a Finish!
Suzanne and Roger raced toward where I waited under the date palm.
'How far did you run?' I asked.
'Dunes,' gasped Roger, leaning against the trunk of the banana palm.
'...and back,' added Suzanne, running in place as she spoke.
'Ready for the last part of the story?' Roger's gasping slowed to regular
breathing.
'Whenever you are,' I answered.
Suzanne stopped running in place and flopped down onto the sand next
to her brother.
'Your turn,' Suzanne pointed at Roger as she leaned against the tree. 'I'll
rest and listen.'
***
'OK, everyone,' the Little Old Man calls out. 'Jump up and down a few
more times and then gather round and take your places. The sun is
starting its downward journey into evening. We'll finish in time so you
can hike back to your campsites and have your dinners.
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