

Sam and Lily were playing soldiers in the garden. They had sticks for guns and hats for helmets. They liked to order each other and march around.
"Sam, you are the captain," Lily said. "You can order me what to do."
"OK, Lily, you are a good soldier," Sam said. "First, we have to march to the big tree. Then, we have to hide behind it and look for enemies. Are you ready?"
"Yes, captain, I am ready," Lily said. "Let's march!"
They marched to the big tree, holding their sticks and hats. They made loud noises with their mouths, like guns and bombs. They felt very jolly and brave.
But when they reached the big tree, they saw something that made them stop. It was a big, furry, black dog. It was wagging its tail and licking its lips. It looked very friendly, but also very hungry.
"Uh-oh, captain, what do we do?" Lily asked. "Is that an enemy?"
Sam looked at the dog and thought for a moment. He had an idea.
"No, Lily, that is not an enemy. That is a friend. A friend who needs some food. Let's order him some food from the kitchen. Maybe he will join our army."
"Good idea, captain," Lily said. "Let's order him some food."
They ran to the kitchen and asked their mom for some food for the dog. Their mom gave them some bread and cheese and a bowl of water. They took the food and ran back to the garden.
"Here, doggy, we have some food for you," Sam said. "We are soldiers and we want you to be our friend. Do you want to play with us?"
The dog barked happily and ate the food. He licked Sam and Lily's faces and wagged his tail. He followed them as they marched around the garden. He was a jolly dog and a good soldier. Sam and Lily were very happy. They had a new friend.
