But when Anansi saw the water-melons, he forgot about all else. Oh - how his mouth watered as he thought about taking big, juicy bites of melon! ‘Little Deer, it is rather hot in the forest ...

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But when Anansi saw the water-melons, he forgot about all else. Oh - how his mouth watered as he thought about taking big, juicy bites of melon! ‘Little Deer, it is rather hot in the forest ...