Just think of it," I said to dad,

They'd be fun to have around!"

"I could use one just to help me,

See the world from off the ground.



"That's true," dad said, "But you should know.

That elephants don't like cities.

Oh," I said, "Well that's a shame
That really is a pity."


What does the speaker want to do with an elephant?

sell it in the city
use it to terrify his friends
enjoy the view from its back
use it to carry his heavy belongings