If you visit LONDON ZOO one day, you might just spot a very old zookeeper.
He is the one you will find in the middle of the biggest muddle with all the animals.
His name badge reads: “ERIC GROUT”.
In his trouser pocket, he always carries his Great-uncle Sid’s George Cross.
It reminds him of the extraordinary adventures he shared with him, Bessie and, of course, his best friend in the world, Gertrude.
They may be long gone, but the three will be in his heart forever.
When a baby gorilla was born at the zoo, Eric was asked to name her.
He chose the name “Gertrude”.
THE END
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