ELIZABETH and LARRY were old friends. Elizabeth was sixty-two, and Larry was pushing forty.
Elizabeth met Larry for the first time many years ago. He was delivered to her by mistake with the box of oranges she ordered from Florida.
Elizabeth decided to keep Larry, and she gave him a room above the garage. She put the oranges in the refrigerator.
Larry loved his new home. His only complaint had to do with the size of the pool.
Every day Elizabeth and Larry went walking. Larry was always drawn to the zoo. He was fascinated by the unusual exhibits.
On sunny days they went to the beach. Larry taught...
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