

Lily was a princess who lived in a big palace. She had many toys and dresses, but she was not happy. She wanted to have a friend to play with and talk to.
One day, she saw a bird outside her window. It had blue and yellow feathers and a long tail. It was a rare bird that came from far away. Lily opened the window and said, "Hello, bird. Do you want to be my friend?"
The bird flew to the window and said, "Hello, princess. I am Lila. I am looking for a place to stay. Can I be your friend?"
Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, Lila. You can be my friend. You can stay in my palace. I will give you food and water and a soft bed. Come in, please."
Lila flew into the palace and followed Lily to her room. They played with the toys and dresses and told each other stories. They laughed and sang and had fun. Lily felt very happy. She had gained a new friend. She said, "Thank you, Lila. You are the best friend I ever had."
Lila said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and generous. You are the best friend I ever had, too."
They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy in the palace. They were friends forever.
