Then the cave began shaking. She came running out to see what might be the cause. Mama Hippolyta (the hippo) was walking over! Mum welcomed her in, Mama squinched in through the cave door complaining how small the door of the cave was. She was constantly scratching her elbows on the cave entrance.
She began telling Mum Lioness about her sister Hippocrita in Coimbatore. And about Hippocrita's children and the nice large house they had, unlike this tiny cave.
Mum Lioness said, "Oh it would be such a nice idea for you to visit them. Especially at this time when everything is in disarray. Surely Numble and Tumble would love going over!"
"Rumple and Crumple it is, Mum Lioness!", Hippolyta corrected her sternly.
"And there's no way we can go over. Rumple and Crumple have fallen in love with your cubs. They are now inseparable!"
As much as Mum Lioness loved and adored Rumple and Bunkle , but handling them was becoming an ordeal!
"And so I was telling sister Hippocrita that she should bring the kids over here. I am sure they will love the cubs! ... oh they are a naughty lot, not like my well behaved Rumple and Crumple. Jumbo and Gumbo are going through adolescence so you can imagine. But so adorable!
Jumbo can eat ... oh my, can he eat. They are not little sparrows like Rumps and Crumps.
And the younger one, whatshisname, such an awful brat. You would love him, Mum Lioness. I think Dudley is his name. Dear Duds, such a darling. He does chew up linen and table covers and clothes and things, but nothing like what Jumbo and Gumbo do!"
"Whats happened? You are looking a little pale, Mum Lioness. But don't worry, they should be here soon! I am awaiting my sister's reply. I hope she says yes. i am soooo looking forward to them coming over here! Your cave is a bit small, but it will do."
"Yup, I hope she says yes, too.", squeaked Mum Lioness.
"But don't raise your hopes too much, Mum Lioness.", said Mama Hippo in her usual bossy tone.
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