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thought you had names in your own language,’ said Victor. ‘You know, like "Mighty Paws" or - or "Speedy Hunter". Or something.’
He smiled encouragingly.
The others gave him a long blank stare.
‘He readsits ears.
‘Now look, pal–’ it began.
‘Y’know,’ said Gaspode cheerfully, in an attempt to revive the conversation, ‘I heard there’s this legend where the first two people in the world named all the animals. Makes you fink, don’t it.’
Victor pulled out the book to cover his embarrassment. Chanting and lighting fires. Three books,’ explained Gaspode. ‘See, the thing is,’ he added, scratching himself vigorously, ‘animals don’t normally bother with names. I mean, we know who we are.’ ‘Mind you, I like "Speedy Hunter",’ said the mouse. ‘I was thinking that’s more a cat’s name,’ said Victor, starting to sweat. ‘Mice have friendly little names, like – like Squeak.’ ‘Squeak?’ said the mouse, coldly. The rabbit grinned. ‘And, and I always thought rabbits were called Flopsy. Or Mr Thumpy,’ Victor gabbled. The rabbit stopped grinning and twitched
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