

Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Jen has a new doll. It is big and pretty. It has a pink dress and long hair. Jen is happy.
Tim wants to see the new doll. He asks Jen, "Can I play with your doll?" Jen says, "No, this is my doll. You have your own toys." Tim is sad. He thinks Jen is mean.
Tim looks at his toys. He has a car, a ball, and a rag. The rag is old and ugly. It has holes and stains. Tim does not like the rag. He thinks it is a bad toy.
Tim has an idea. He says to Jen, "I have a surprise for you. I want to invite you to a tea party. You can bring your doll." Jen likes tea parties. She says, "OK, that sounds fun. Where is the tea party?"
Tim says, "Follow me." He leads Jen to a corner of the room. He has a small table and two chairs. He has two cups and a pot. He says, "This is the tea party. Sit down and have some tea." Jen sits down and puts her doll on a chair.
Tim pours some water into the cups. He says, "Here is your tea. It is very good." He gives Jen a cup. He says, "And here is a cake for you and your doll." He gives Jen the rag. He says, "This is a cake. It is very yummy."
Jen looks at the rag. She is angry. She says, "This is not a cake. This is a rag. It is old and ugly. It is a bad toy. You are lying to me. You are not a good friend." She throws the rag at Tim. She grabs her doll and runs away. She says, "I don't want to play with you anymore."
Tim is sorry. He says, "Wait, Jen. I was just joking. I wanted to play with your doll. I was jealous of your doll. I'm sorry. Please come back. Please be my friend." But Jen does not listen. She leaves Tim alone.
Tim cries. He says, "I made a mistake. I hurt Jen's feelings. I lost my friend. I wish I had a nice toy. I wish I had a nice doll." He hugs the rag. He says, "Maybe you are not so bad. Maybe you are my only friend." He feels lonely and sad.
