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Chapter 7 - Fire in the School (2)

Elphi extinguishes fire with trump
TURTLE

Where is the fire?!!!
ELPHI

It’s under control, Mr. FireTURTLE.
TURTLE

You never know. Take me to the place!
ELPHI

This way, please.
TURTLE

Take the children out.
ELPHI

They were worried.
MAKI

We were very scared!
TURTLE

Who took care of the fire?
MAKI

It was… a combined operation.
ELPHI

The fire almost burned my brand new school!
TURTLE

Almost.
ELPHI

Why did it happen?
TURTLE

We don’t really know. It’s too hot and dry. Anything can light up a fire.
ELPHI

Anything? Anything like what?
TURTLE

Anything like an electric short circuit… or an overheated stove…
ELPHI

(IN A WHISPER) Maki, where is Monkito?
MAKI

I haven’t seen him, Miss…
TURTLE

… or the butt of a cigarette…
ELPHI

Nobody is allowed to smoke in the school!
TURTLE

Or a provoked action…
ELPHI

Provoked? Who would think of doing something like that?
MAKI

We don’t have enemies!
TURTLE

Nowadays nobody knows… Maybe someone was playing with matches, and threw them into a basket with papers.

ELPHI

Thank you, Mr. TURTLE. You have been most helpful!
TURTLE

Always at your service, Madame
ELPHI

Monkitoooo!!!! Where is that naughty little monkey?

ELPHI

I made a point that this was precisely one of the contents areas in which children should be trained. After all, fires can happen anywhere. So, after all the scare was over, I decided to discuss the matter in class.

ELPHI

Is everyone here?

MAKI

Monkito is not here…
ELPHI

Where is he gone? Hmmm. I think they will have some problems with Mr. Deer, the principal. (T) Children, what happen yesterday was rather serious: our school almost burned.