The sight of the crocodile was not the only shock the chums got that day. They soon saw so many crocodiles that they grew used to them, and began ■to feel ready for anything. But this picture shows you something they were not ready for. It happened that Gwen saw a nice spot on the bank, and suggested that they should get cut and stretch their legs. The others agreed—but Mr Lion rose suddenly from where he had been watching them. He only gave a little roar, but you may be sure that Gwen changed her mind very quickly. “Gracious!” she exclaimed. “I don’t think I should like to be left alone in Africa.”
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 20 November 1937, Page 13
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114The sight of the crocodile was not the only shock the chums got that day. They soon saw so many crocodiles that they grew used to them, and began ■to feel ready for anything. But this picture shows you something they were not ready for. It happened that Gwen saw a nice spot on the bank, and suggested that they should get cut and stretch their legs. The others agreed—but Mr Lion rose suddenly from where he had been watching them. He only gave a little roar, but you may be sure that Gwen changed her mind very quickly. “Gracious!” she exclaimed. “I don’t think I should like to be left alone in Africa.” Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 20 November 1937, Page 13
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