The Read family come to a new big city, but Mrs. Read’s son, Bob, is not happy. He doesn’t have anyone to play with. “Don’t worry!” says his mother. “You will soon make friends here.” One morning, there is a knock at the door. Bob’s mother, Mrs. Read, opens it. There stands a woman with brown hair. It is Mrs. Miller. She comes to borrow two eggs. She wants to make cakes. Mrs. Read gives her two. In the afternoon there is another knock at the door. Mrs. Read opens it and she sees a boy standing there. “My name is Jack Miller,” he says. “My mother sends you this cake and the two eggs.” “Well, thank you, Jack,” says Mrs. Read. “Come in and meet my son Bob.” Look! Bob and Jack are having cake and milk. They are playing football. Now they are friends! Jack says, “I’m glad you live next door.” Bob says, “I must thank your mother for coming to borrow eggs.” Jack laughs and tells Bob, “My mother doesn’t want the two eggs, but she wants to make friends with your mother!” Bob says, “That’s a funny way to make friends. It’s an easy way. It can work!”