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Hello.

early riser.

Look, Dad's up on the veranda, and you're just in time for some coffee.

you joining us?

Oh, no, I have to feed Walter.

Walter? The warthog.

Oh, that Walter. Yes, yes, of course. See you later, Henry. Bye.

Give my regards to Walter.

What are you doing up so early?

I happen to be an early riser. Is that so unusual?

No, I guess not.

Sit down, help yourself to some coffee. Thanks.

Hey, hi, Edwin.

What are you doing up so early?

I happen to be a... Oh, never mind.

I say, where's Clarence? I don't see him in his usual spot, and I don't see Judy

about either.

Oh, there was Mike.

And where's Mike?

He went to Monduli to pick up some antibiotics.

He should be back before long.

Well, why did Judy and Clarence go along with you?

Oh, they didn't have any choice.

Clarence likes to go for rides, and if Clarence gets to go, Judy demands equal

rights. We run a very democratic compound.

Sweet little Judy.

I'm sure she gives Mike a great deal of pleasure on these long drives.

Judy, right now I can think of nothing that would give me more pleasure than to

wring your neck.

Why? Why did you let the air out of the spare tire?

Don't you know the antibiotics will spoil if I don't keep them refrigerated?

And you know I'm in a hurry.

And you, Clarence, why didn't you stop her?

Oh, never mind. You're as bad as she is.

Oh, how I ever wound up with a lazy good -for -nothing lion and a smart -aleck

chimpanzee, I'll never know.

All right, young lady, come on over here and pump a wire.

Let's see if you're at least good for something. Come on.

Come on. Take it.

Come on. Here, Judy. Here, Judy.

Go on.

Oh, Marsha, drugs will spoil by the time he gets here and back to Omeru.

Let's see.

I could leave the reserve, cut through the free area. That way I could make up

some lost time.

Maybe more.

I know, Judy, there are rough roads in the free area. But thanks to you, we

no choice. Now be quiet and keep pumping.

I must let you chaps get on with your reports so you won't get them off in

for tomorrow's mail.

You know, things have been so quiet for me lately, I feel I'm practically on a

vacation. Unfortunately, we're not.

Bob Long from Macheso Game Park calling Marsh Tracy at Romero. Over.

Uh, Tracy here. Read you loud and clear, Bob. What's up?

Hello, Marsh.

Remember your old friend Twigger, the giraffe?

I sure do.

Well, he's come down with...

We started tracking him, but he joined up with a small herd and headed into the

free area.

I have an idea he may have crossed into Wamero.

Bob, this infection, does it impair his movement any?

Yes. He definitely has a limp.

He's probably in pain.

All right, Bob, I'll leave immediately. Where should I start looking?

I'd suggest you head north along the Wambese Road.

We'll try and follow his spore and keep in touch with you.

All right, Bob. Tracy up.

I'll get the truck.

Uh, Jack.

Uh, wait a minute. I, uh... Look, I know you'd like to go along on this, but

these reports have to be in the mail by tomorrow. Oh, Marsh, that's not fair to

me. I'll tell you what. I'll tell you what.

Mike should be back soon. When he gets here, you can turn it over to him. And

then follow us, all right?

All right.

Uh, Henley, uh...

As long as you're not doing anything at the moment, how about giving me a hand?

Delighted. Good.

Come on, let's get our gear.

Don't stop that yakking. I'll put you in back of parents.

Frankly, I've had just about enough of your company as it is.

From now on, you stay at home.

No more trips with me.

Nothing but ghost.

Judy, what did I tell you?

One more sound and you're...

Ooh. Ooh.

for supply of streptomycin. I got sulfur. Yeah, I got plenty.

Tranquilizing solution. One bottle should be enough.

Is something the matter with Mike?

No, why?

Well, we haven't heard from him. Oh, don't worry about Mike. He should be

soon.

Well, then who is all that for?

It's for Twiga, the giraffe.

From the Mochazo Game Park?

Yes, he's suffering from an apparently dangerous leg infection.

He's wandered into the free area and seems to be heading toward the Romero

Reserve. Bob Long just called, asked Marsh to help out.

Oh, poor Twig.

Such a beautiful animal. I hope it isn't anything serious.

I hope not, too, hon.

Come on, Eddie. We'd better get going.

Right.

With any luck, we should be back before dark.

If I could come back in time, I could have gone off with him.

That playboy is probably off somewhere kissing a pretty girl.

Some guys get all the luck.

Oh, you poor dear.

Oh, cut it out.

Judy.

Judy,

my leg.

My leg.

We've got to call Romero for help.

Get me the walkie -talkie.

want you to take this note to Dr.

I.

Judy, for once, do as you're told.

Take it.

Take it.

I hope he makes it.

No sign of any giraffe around here.

Maybe Bob and his men are having better luck. Get them on the radio.

Right.

Calling Bob Long. Calling Bob Long.

Hedley here with Marsh.

Do you read me, Bob?

Yes, Hedley. I read you. Where are you? At the Eula River crossing.

Any sign of the giraffe?

We spotted the herd heading for the northwest waterhole not too far from

position. Was Twigger with them?

I think so, but we couldn't get close enough to see.

Well, we'll keep a lookout.

Hedley out.

Yes,

Dad, I read you.

Have you found Twiga?

No, not yet, but Bob just gave us a... Is Mike back yet? We could sure use

another hand.

Well, no, he isn't. Do you want Giacome to join you?

No, not until Mike gets back.

Have you heard from him at all?

You asked for it.

Jack, you leave her alone.

I didn't leave Toto alone. Look what she did to my reports.

We're going to move further away.

I'm not going to move further away. I'm going to move your baby further away.

I don't know.

Did she say Mike wasn't back yet?

Yes, she did.

Funny, you know, he should have been back by now.

Don't let me pass.

Thank you.

I just hope it doesn't start to make some...

You must be hungry.

Go get something to eat.

No, thank you, Judy.

You eat it.

Don't worry.

Wash and jack off.

Radio Bob, give them our location. We're going to need help.

Calling Bob Long. Calling Bob Long.

Higley here with Marsh.

You read me, Bob?

Bob, Twigger's been darting. Now spread your men out so we can stop him until

the drug takes effect.

We'll get right on it, Headley.

How?

All right.

We'll have to work fast.

First I have to get a tissue specimen of that tumor.

If you stay down too long, his lungs will fill with fluid and he'll

Well, Ray, do you think you'll be able to save him in time?

Don't worry, we'll fix him up.

The party's getting him back on his feet again.

The whole thing sounds rather dangerous to me.

Woof woof woof!

Mike. Here, let me see.

Uh -oh, he's in trouble. He's hurt.

That looks like a map.

Yeah. Where is he?

Looks like in the middle of the free area.

Free area?

We'd better hurry. Come on.

What does the tissue sample say?

Is it good news?

It's not a tumor and it's not contagious.

It's a fungus infection surrounded by canker sores.

Then you'll be all right?

About two days later, I wouldn't know.

His whole system is infected.

I'll pump him full of antibiotics and then try to get some of those ticks out

his eyes.

And then give him the antidote. You need any help?

No, thanks. Just pray we get him back on his feet.

Your time's running out.

feet in the next few minutes, you'll never make it.

Isn't there something we can do? That poor beast is going to kill himself.

Eddie, there's a ton and a half of giraffe there.

A sure man parlo will never get him on his feet.

Any more antidote would surely kill him, too.

Let me put him out of his misery. I can't miss it this rate. Not on your

He's going to make it. He's got to make it.

But, Marsh, it's criminal to let him go on. I just can't stand here and let him

suffer. Oh, now, Henry, put that thing down. But, Marsh, he's...

Oh, very well. But I certainly hope you're right.

So do I.

Well, then, how can you stand here and... Look, look!

Dimash, forgive me.

You did a splendid job.

Good old Trigger.

He just wouldn't give up.

I'm so relieved we got here in time.

So am I.

This is the area that he indicated.

is going to be fine now. Oh, brother.

You got that leopard just in time.

Yes, she's fine, Mike.

You know, she... She never left my side.

I couldn't have made it without her.

Hey, one thing. How did you manage to tranquilize that leopard from that

position you were in?

What leopard?

Well, that leopard.

You mean you didn't do it?

Judy?

On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Womero.

How's the leg coming along, Mike?

Oh, just fine, Hedley. Thanks to Judy.

Good. And thanks to Marsh. Twig is fine, too. I just came to tell you that Bob

saw him yesterday and he seemed quite fit.

Tell me, could you see if the swelling had gone down on the leg at all?

Yes, and there's no more limp.

Well, that's good news.

How about some coffee?

No, thanks. I just came by to see how Mike was getting along and to give you

news. And before March... sets me to work I'd better be on my way well

and I'll see you all later

old joker who let the air out of my tires.

Aha!

Judy, I'm gonna give you a good spanking for this.

Come back here, you two.

Come back here.

Now come down here, you two. take your licking like men.

With it.

Well, you can't expect her to be perfect.