17. Think of a sentence for each picture using direct speech, then write a beginning for picture A and an ending for picture B using the words in the bubbles.

Picture A: "I can't believe someone left the zoo gate open," James exclaimed. Picture B: "Finally, we're safe," he sighed with relief. Story for A: It was late in the evening at the zoo. Story for B: After a long night, they rowed safely to the other side of the river.