Pasha trundled into the library cafeteria. He squeezed himself between the railing and the counter and looked at the menu. Pasta or roast lamb? He couldn't quite decide.
"Where are the veggies?" he asked, the lady behind the counter, nearly knocking over some French fries in the process.
"You could try the burger or salad," said the lady with a smile. People smiled a lot when they saw Pasha. Of course, some people looked rather wary, like the person behind him in the queue, who looked like she was afraid of being squashed.
"I guess I'll have the burger," said Pasha. He picked up the little buzzer and sidled off as best as he could to the cashier.
How strangely spice-less the cafeteria seems, he thought, sniffing hard.
"ATISHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo"
Half a dozen people ran for cover when Pasha sneezed.
"Sorry," said the hapless elephant, giving wiping his trunk on a couple of napkins. "A fly went up my nose."
"Well, thank goodness it isn't hay fever," said the cashier, handing him the receipt.
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