Born Free Page #3

- Can you cope?

- Yes, I think so.

I'll meet you outside Ahmed's.

- How will you get there?

- In a taxi.

I know it's silly.

I know she's not a human being.

I know she's just a lion, but I wish

I could stop feeling so miserable.

You will.

No, I'm just a fool.

I'm going to miss her terribly.

You won't, you know.

Elsa, sweetie.

Darling, thank you. Thank you very much.

- Hello, George!

- Hello, John.

Good afternoon, Bwana Kendall.

- Where's Elsa?

- Elsa's not out here today.

Good.

- How's Bwana George?

- Much better now.

But that malaria was very bad.

Good thing he has strong medicine.

Yes. Well, you don't look too bad.

I boxed with Nuru before breakfast,

and earned a draw.

Good.

- Marvelous stuff, these malaria pills.

- Yes, if you don't overdo it.

I'm feeling fine.

Well enough for Joy to go out...

...and you Know she wouldn't go

if I wasn't fit.

Quite. What's she up to?

Having the Land Rover checked.

And in case you're wondering,

Elsa's with her.

I don't understand why everyone assumes

that Elsa and I have a feud.

- Help yourself.

- Thank you.

Actually, George,

I wanted to talk to you about another lion.

You know, the one that's been snatching

all those goats down in Kiunga.

I don't see why you have to travel

all that way in your condition.

Why don't I send Ken, or one of the others?

No, I think I'd like some sea air.

If you can wait until I feel a bit stronger.

I don't mind. A change would do you good.

But don't overdo it, will you?

The best cure for malaria is rest.

I take your point, John.

II'll rest. I promise you.

- Here, isn't that...

- Yes.

Come on, Elsa.

Come on down. Ride's over.

Hurry up. Let's go and see how George is.

Hello, John, how nice of you to drop in.

- Here's some letters for you.

- Thanks.

- How are you?

- Fine.

Good.

- Boxed six rounds with John this morning.

- Earned a draw.

How does it feel to live with

the boxing champion of the world?

Marvelous. We boxed two rounds

this morning and I knocked him out.

Can you stay to dinner?

Or, better still, stay the night.

- I can do both.

- Good. I'll just go and warn the cook.

Poor darling, I've hurt her feelings.

Joy!

Hello, Elsa. Have a nice drive?

- Stop it, Elsa.

- Hello, Elsa.

Get down.

Why don't you go and say hello to John?

You know, I think I'm being snubbed.

- Now stop it, Elsa.

- I hope.

You're getting heavy, Elsa.

Stop it, you're squashing me.

Now, the question is:

What have I forgotten?

Tell you what I've forgotten.

I'm almost out of malaria pills.

Right. Goodbye, darling.

Look after yourself. And no boxing.

I wouldn't dream of such a thing.

- Goodbye, John. Lovely to see you.

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