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The People of Bumblelore

Wrika intelelo Boombalis rikathes talesthe Inglais Transthon The People of Bumblelore Written in Bumblish with the English Translation

Boombalis (Bumblish) Tiffy Lano sayte, “Iyekos seyelo! Nafe mapo talaling serali! Belalee saro! Ou liselo arely oneto talesthe linakos!” crowslayte. Welteso Panelos rolleso eeso ellenieyas anolelos anlelatos, “Yelonones nipeloselas anholelaboles foneaweralos!” Tiffy, nareelawes ersole ellenieyas anolelos gretosa ersole chohemos cholepos oupelos, “Shela ubepos ifelos yelonones noobenow welanek’s gaboole fenalela yelonones.”

Inglass (English) Taffy Lan said, “I say! No more goofing off! Be serious! Our lives are on the line!” crossly. Wane Perr rolled his eyes and admonished, “You never have fun!” Taffy, narrowing her eyes and gritting her teeth choked out, “Shut up if you know what’s good for you.”