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The hot summer sun beat down on the village. Crowds of people jammed into the market place, adding to the misery and heat. Four animals were tied with ropes to small wooden sticks that had been pounded into the sand. A large sign, reading ‘Animals For Sale’ was nailed to one of the sticks.
"I’ll be the first one to go," the elephant said. "I’m strong. I can carry things. I can give rides and I can do tricks."
"You’re wrong. I’ll be the first one bought. I can sing. I am beautiful. Look at my colored feathers! They are a prized possession, wanted by many for decorations," the peacock boasted.
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