

Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to eat toast for breakfast. They had a toaster that made the bread hot and brown. Sometimes they put butter or jam on their toast, and sometimes they ate it plain.
One morning, Tim wanted to make his own toast. He saw a knife on the counter and thought it would be fun to cut the bread. He did not know that the knife was sharp and could hurt him. He grabbed the knife and tried to slice the bread, but he cut his finger instead. He cried out in pain and dropped the knife.
Sam heard his brother's cry and ran to the kitchen. He saw Tim holding his finger and blood on the counter. He was scared and worried. He said, "Tim, what did you do? Why did you use the knife? It is sharp and dangerous. You should not play with it. You should ask Mom or Dad for help."
Tim felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I wanted to make toast by myself. I did not know the knife was sharp. It hurts a lot. I am sorry, Sam. I was silly and careless."
Sam hugged his brother and said, "It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. But you should be more careful next time. Knives are not toys. They are tools for grown-ups. Come on, let's go to Mom and Dad. They will clean your wound and put a band-aid on it. Then we can have some toast together. But not the one you cut. It is tough and hard. We can have some fresh and soft bread instead."
Tim nodded and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. I love you."
They went to their parents and told them what happened. Their parents were glad that Tim was not badly hurt, but they also taught him a lesson. They said, "Tim, you should never touch a knife without permission. It is sharp and can cut you. You should always ask for help when you want to make toast or anything else. We are here to help you and keep you safe. We love you, but we also want you to be responsible and smart."
Tim learned his lesson and never played with knives again. He also thanked Sam for being kind and helpful. They enjoyed their toast and had a happy breakfast. They learned that being careful and asking for help are important, and that being tough and sharp are not always good.
