Alice watched the rather large green hippopotamus trot toward her. Hello!" she called out in a decidedly friendly manner. Rather rudely, the hippopotamus seemed to ignore the little girl, carrying on straight past her. The hippopotamus paused in his stride. He turned around and said in a tiny, squeaky voice, "Err, good day little girl". "Why did you ignore me?" asked Alice in her impetuous voice. The hippo fumed at Alice, furious at her interrogation. Alice, noticing the yellow name badge on the hippo's lapel, spoke softly: "That's okay Hugh. I'm quite shy myself."