After a while, she saw the elephant in the middle of the forest without her father. Her heart pounding rapidly, Natalie dashed to the elephant, hoping that it could lead her to her father.Hard as she tried several times, she still couldn't make the elephant obey her command. As the sky gradually darkened, she was getting impatient and feeling at a loss. However, at the thought of her father,she decided to try again with more patience, giving the elephant more gentle prods and words of encouragement. Through her constant efforts, the elephant ultimately knelt down and allowed her to sit atop it.#Finally, the elephant led Natalie to her father with her atop. Seeing her father safe and sound, she was wild with joy. Hardly had she jumped down when she hugged her father tightly and she couldn't wait to tell him what had happened.After hearing the whole story,her father patted her on the back and beamed,"My girl,you finally made it! You'll definitely turn good mahout." It was not until then that Natalie realized her father arranged everything.A sense of pride swept over Natalie."I remember what you told me-Be patient." said Natalie,smiles flickering on her face.