Big Bear was Skinny Rabbit's friend and neighbor. Big Bear's birthday came and Skinny Rabbit sent him a hammock(吊床). Two trees grew in the space between the friends' houses. Skinny Rabbit and Big Bear tied the hammock between them. Big Bear climbed into the hammock.
“How does it feel?" Skinny Rabbit asked.
“Just wonderful!" Big Bear said. "But do you see how the sun shines through the branches (树枝), Skinny Rabbit?"
"I do. It shines straight onto the hammock," Skinny Rabbit said. "I have an idea." He put his beach umbrella beside the hammock. "How's that?" he asked.
"It's almost perfect, Skinny Rabbit," said Big Bear. "Soft music would be nice for someone sleeping in a hammock."
Skinny Rabbit went back into the house and came out with a radio. He tuned it to a station. The station was playing music.
"Enjoy your sleep, Big Bear," said Skinny Rabbit. "I'll go and clean up the lunch dishes." "Wait a minute! I thought of something else." "What is it now?" asked Skinny Rabbit wearily
"This hammock needs a friend to share with, Will you join me, Skinny Rabbit? Afterward we can do the dishes together."
Skinny Rabbit said happily, "What a fine idea, Big Bear."
