Vanna Viper is a snake.
She is a green tree viper.
She is in love with Marvin.
Marvin is a viper too.

"I love you, Vanna," Marvin hisses.
"I love you too, Marvin," Vanna says.
"You are very brave and green.
Let's get married!"

Vanna loves weddings.
She dresses in a velvet sleeve.
She wears a white veil.
A ring of violets sits on her head.

Marvin slips into a purple vest.
Then, he visits Vance, his best friend.
"You are invited to my wedding," Marvin says.
"I would rather live in a cave," Vance hisses.

Vance does not like Vanna.
He vows to stop the wedding.
He steals her velvet sleeve and veil.
He hides them in a vase.

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