“One minute he looked too sick to move— and the next he was up like a shot. He must’ve been faking all along"
The vet jumped out, carrying his bag.
“How can I help?” he asked. “I got a message one of your animals is sick.”
“That’s right,” replied Eli. “It’s our monkey, Manny. He’s been quiet and droopy, nothing like his usual self. We think he’s coming down with something.”
“All right, let’s have a look,” said the vet.
Eli and Izzy took Victor to Manny’s cage. Indeed, the monkey was lying on his back, eyes half closed. He didn’t look up even when the men crowded around his cage.
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