1. Start with 2 ellipses.
2. Start vector ['V']
3. *Double-click Tangent Snap. [*to keep snap active]
4. Draw vector back and forth between ellipses to get 5 segments [for best accuracy]
5. Select and 'break line' [SHIFT+|{pipe}] then ENTER.
6. Start with the first line and select with left click.
7. Each line will be selected in the order it was drawn.
8. Delete each as you go till the last remains.