Elmo Egg hid in his nest.
The nest was in a green tree.
It was the best nest ever!
"No one can see me!"

Emma Elk passed by Elmo's tree.
Emma did not see Elmo.
She needed a meal.
She began to eat a leaf.

"Who is eating my tree?" the egg cried.
"It is I -- Emma Elk," the elk said.
"Please do not eat me!" Elmo Egg begged.
"Elk do not eat eggs," Emma said.

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