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The Two Neighbors
The Two Neighbors
4 pages
Author: Emily Johnson
FRIENDSHIP
GARDEN
STORM
KINDNESS
NEIGHBORS
Summary
There were two neighbors, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Ray. They were very different. Mr. Thomas was always patient and kind. His garden was full of flowers, and his door was always open to visitors. His days were peaceful. Mr. Ray, on the other hand, was often angry. His garden wasn't well-kept, and his words were harsh. His days were lonely. One day, after a storm, there was a big hole in the fence between their houses. Mr. Ray wasn't happy. “This is terrible! Was the wind too strong?” he shouted. Mr. Thomas smiled. “Yes, it was strong. But maybe this is a good thing.” “How can this be good? The fence was important!” Mr. Ray asked. “Was it?” Mr. Thomas said. “Or was it only a wall between us?” The next day, Mr. Thomas was outside, planting new flowers where the fence used to be. Mr. Ray watched. He thought about his neighbor’s words. That afternoon, he was outside too, bringing a chair. He sat and talked to Mr. Thomas. For the first time, his day wasn't lonely. From that day on, the two men were not just neighbors. They were friends.
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