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Jumbo, like his namesake, the big elephant, was very 

 wise, and when his master said, "Be careful never to step 

 on the flowers or dig them up," his beautiful large eyes 

 shone with intelligence. He understood every word, and 



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was not known to disobey. He learned to love the same 

 things his master loved, and walks with him in the garden 

 were Jumbo's delight, although he chose other places for 

 his frolics. He really seemed to know and admire the 

 plants. He knew always when a plant was removed and 

 another took its place. He appeared, too, to know by in- 

 stinct just where the master was going, running on ahead, 

 and waiting at the particular plant or tree upon which the 

 great gardener's attention was at the time directed. 

 The greatest joy of Jumbo's life was, however, the day 



