2nd Grade : English : Chicky has a New Friend

The Thapas lived in a small house. Through the house was 

small, the neighbourhood was good. There were many houses

and the people were helpful. All the families were lived happily

together.

Soon, Mr. Thapa bought a new and a bigger house in the plains.

So the family had to shift to the new house.

Thapas had a seven-year-old daughter named Chicky. The

family took its belongings to the new house in an ox-driven

wagon, with the cow walking behind. Chicky was very sad.

She didn't want to leave her home in the hills.

Mrs and Mr Thapa liked their new house. But Chicky felt

alone and lost in the big house. She missed her friends and

neighbours.

One Sunday morning, as the sun rays gently entered Chicky's 

room, her sleep was broken by a soft sound. She set up on 

her bed.

What did she see?

Well, on her table was a cane basket. in the basket there was

a small furry black pup which was whining.He had a red box 

tied around its neck.

Chicky was delighted. She gently picked up the puppy and 

cuddled it in her arms. The puppy stopped whining.

She ran up to her mummy and papa with her new friends in her

 arms. Her bright smiling face said everything.

Mummy and papa smiled at Chicky and said, "So dear,what 

have you decided to call your new friend?"

"Well, Blackie would do just fine," replied Chicky with a wide

grin.

 New Words

cuddle        : to put one's arms

beaming     : smiling brightly

whining      : a low complaining cry to express dissatisfaction,

                       discomfort

belongings : the things one owns

plains         : large flat areas of land

wagon        : four- wheeled carriage for carring goods