

Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books on the floor. Lily likes to make a big mess. Ben likes to keep things tidy.
"Can I play with your file?" Lily asks Ben. She sees a file with colorful papers on the shelf.
"No, you can't," Ben says. "That is my file. I use it for my drawings. You will make it dirty or tear it."
"Please, Ben, please," Lily begs. "I will be careful. I just want to look at it."
Ben thinks for a moment. He likes to share, but he also likes his file. He decides to permit Lily to play with his file, but only for a little while.
"Okay, Lily, you can play with my file," Ben says. "But you have to promise to be gentle and put it back when you are done."
"Thank you, Ben, thank you," Lily says. She takes the file and opens it. She sees many beautiful drawings of animals and flowers. She smiles and claps her hands.
Lily and Ben play with the file for some time. They show each other their favorite drawings and make sounds of the animals. They have fun.
But soon, their mom comes into the living room. She sees the toys and books on the floor. She sees the file on the couch. She is not happy.
"Lily and Ben, what is this?" Mom asks. "Why is the living room so messy? And why do you have Ben's file? You know that is his special file."
Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They know they have to tidy up.
"Sorry, Mom," Lily and Ben say. "We were playing with the file. It is very nice. But we will put it back and clean up the living room."
Mom nods. She is glad that Lily and Ben are sorry and that they want to tidy up. She helps them to put the toys and books in their places and the file on the shelf. She hugs them and kisses them.
"I love you, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "But next time, please ask me before you take something that is not yours. And please keep the living room tidy."
Lily and Ben nod. They love Mom. They have learned their lesson. They will be more careful and respectful. They will keep the living room tidy.
