

Tom is a blue cat. He likes to play with his ball. He rolls it, chases it, and catches it. He is very happy.
One day, he sees a new friend. It is a dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog barks at Tom. Tom is scared. He runs away and hides under the sofa.
The dog follows Tom. He sniffs under the sofa. He says, "Hello, cat. Do you want to play with me?"
Tom peeks out. He sees the dog's big teeth. He shakes his head. He says, "No, thank you. You are too loud and too big. I like my ball."
The dog wags his tail. He says, "But I like your ball too. It is round and shiny. Can I have it?"
Tom thinks. He likes his ball, but he does not want to be rude. He nods. He says, "Okay, you can have it. But be careful. Do not break it."
The dog is happy. He takes the ball and runs away. He says, "Thank you, cat. You are very nice. Maybe we can play together another day."
Tom watches the dog go. He feels a little sad. He misses his ball. But he also feels a little curious. He wonders if the dog is fun to play with. Maybe he will try it another day. He goes back to his sofa and takes a nap.
