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A Happy Surprise in the Hall

Two friends meet in a hall; one has a hammer and a hat from a shed job, and they talk about what will happen next.

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Lea: Hi! I did not know you would be in this hall today.

Max: I came to return a hammer. Half the shelf fell; we fixed it.

Lea: Hard work. Is your hand okay?

Max: Fine. Happen that I also found my old hat behind the box.

Lea: You hate that dusty hat — or do you have a soft spot for it?

Max: I used to hate it. Today it made me happy. He — my brother — left a note inside.

Lea: What did he write?

Max: Welcome back to the weekend projects. We have more shelves to build.

Lea: Then keep the hammer handy. I will help if you need a second hand.

Max: Deal. Happy work beats hard work alone.
They spoke once more to be sure every word felt clear and useful.

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Reflection

Why was one friend in the hall, and what made the other happy?

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