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GIRAFFE by WILLIAM JAY SMITH

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First Line: WHEN I INVITE THE GIRAFFE TO DINE
Last Line: A MEAL OF BANANAS, FIGS, AND DATES
Subject(s): FRIENDSHIP;
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