Elephant Problems

li’s place was busier than ever.  Day after day, there were lines of people at the ticket office, eager to get inside.

The newest draw at the animal center was Jumbo the elephant.  Everybody loved to watch the big, friendly creature splashing around in his pool, lowering his trunk into the water, and squirting it over himself to cool down.

One afternoon, Eli was in his office doing paperwork when there was a knock at the door.  Izzy, his assistant, came in, looking worried.

“Something’s wrong with Jumbo,” he announced.

“Oh, no!  What’s up?” asked Eli.

“Come and have a look,” replied Izzy.  “It’ll be quicker than me explaining.”