Chasing Elegants - Lauren Ipsum: A Story About Computer Science and Other Improbable Things - page 87

Chapter 17. Chasing Elegants
“Right,” said Winsome, ticking off Fuerza's package on her list.
“Elegant Island is next. Now where's that special package?”
“Wow, what kind of animals are those?” Laurie asked. Along the shore, little gray animals
with long gray trunks were playing with each other and napping in the sun.
“Those are the Elegants. The island is full of them,” Winsome replied.
“They're so small and graceful! It's like they're dancing.”
“Yeah. Package, package . . .” Winsome muttered to herself.
“Don't they have Elegants where you come from?”
“No. We have ele ph ants, but they are all big and clumsy. Are Elegants friendly?”
“Only as much as they need to be,” Winsome said. “Found it! Okay, this package is for Fres-
nel Goodglass.”
“The address just says UNDER THE RED BALLOON ,” said Laurie. “I guess that means he's
over there.” She pointed to a red globe floating above the trees.