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were having a wonderful time steering a bright yellow bumper car. They were busily ramming into the side of Henry’s car.
    â€œBack up, Michael,” Benny said. “Let’s do it again.”
    â€œHelp me,” Henry said when he noticed the girls leaning over the railing.
    â€œI’m afraid you’ll have to get out of this one on your own,” Jessie said.
    Henry turned the wheel of his car sharply and sped away from the two little boys. They followed him, laughing all the way. Before the boys could bump Henry again the cars slowed to a stop.
    â€œEveryone please exit to your left,” the ride operator announced. “Thank you for your cooperation.”
    â€œSafe at last,” Henry said as he got out of the car.
    â€œLet’s do it again,” Benny said.
    â€œYou’ll have to wait, Benny,” Violet said. “It’s our turn now.”
    â€œWhy don’t you boys ride on the Super Swing over there while you’re waiting,” Courtney suggested. “Then afterward we can all ride the Ferris wheel.”
    â€œGood idea!” Michael said. The two little boys quickly ran over to the Super Swing.
    â€œWait for me,” Henry said.
    The girls each chose a bumper car to ride.
    â€œPlease fasten your seat belts,” the ride operator announced. He walked around checking each car to be sure everyone was fastened in safely. Then he threw the switch and the ride began.
    Courtney immediately rammed her sporty red bumper car into the back of Violet’s blue one.
    â€œOh,” Violet said, laughing. “I didn’t see that one coming.”
    She chased Courtney around the track until she was rammed sideways by Jessie. Laughing loudly, Jessie tried to speed away.
    The girls chased each other around and around the track. After many collisions and a lot of laughter, they heard the ride operator, say “Thank you for riding the bumper cars. Please exit to your left.”
    â€œI love riding the bumper cars,” Courtney said. “It’s one of my favorite amusement park rides.”
    â€œWell, now it’s time for my favorite ride,” Jessie said. “Let’s get the boys and go over to the Ferris wheel.”
    After buying their tickets and waiting in line, the children climbed into their seats on the Ferris wheel. Benny and Michael sat together, and Violet and Henry shared a car. Jessie and Courtney were behind them. The ride operator checked to make sure the metal bar was secure across their laps and then started the ride.
    â€œI love the Ferris wheel,” Jessie said, “especially when they stop the ride at the top.”
    When the cars reached the top of the Ferris wheel the children could see all over the fairgrounds. The cars paused and slowly came down again. The ride was over much too quickly. The children climbed out of the cars and then ran over to get their tickets for the roller coaster.
    â€œSorry,” the ride operator said when he saw Benny and Michael. “No one six or under can ride the roller coaster.”
    â€œThat’s okay,” Benny said. “I’m ready to eat now anyway.”
    â€œMe, too,” Michael said.
    â€œI’m hungry, too,” Violet said. “I’ll take them over to get a hot dog while you three ride the roller coaster.”
    â€œOkay,” Jessie said.
    â€œAfter we ride the roller coaster, it will be time for the Grand Opening Celebration,” Henry said. “Why don’t we meet you at the main tent?”
    â€œWe’ll wait for you there,” Violet said.
    When it was their turn, Jessie, Courtney, and Henry eagerly climbed onto the roller coaster. The cars slowly pulled up to the peak of a large hill. They stopped there for a moment. Then, suddenly, the cars hurled down the tracks at full speed.
    â€œEeeeek!” screamed Courtney. “This is a really steep hill.”
    Jessie clutched the safety bar tightly. Ahead the long track