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Lila turned to King King. “You put the idea of food into her head – and there’s
no room in there for more than one idea,” she said. “By the time she gets across the
lake, she’ll be full of fish. She’ll have forgotten all about the challenge.”
Moments later they saw Spinechilla climb out of the far side of the lake. She
waddled heavily to the bank and at once lay down to sleep. Her stomach was
bulging.
“Well, I never!” said King King, amazed. “I was sure she’d win. She’s so big
and strong!”
“Spinechilla’s very big indeed,” agreed Lila, “except for her brain – which is
tiny. And so is her memory. I’m afraid all you big fierce dinosaurs have very tiny
memories.”
“Not me!” said King King, lashing his tail indignantly.
“So do you remember what the challenge was all about?”
“Um...”
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