A blue ball rolled by and bumped right into him.

“Whoops sorry” the blue ball laughed. “I was rolling so fast and couldn’t see where I was going.”

“That’s okay” the red ball said. He was happy to finally have some company.

“Why don’t you come join us?” the blue ball asked.

“I’d love to” the red ball said “but I can’t seem to roll or bounce today.”

“Why not?”

“I don’t know” the red ball said.

The blue ball sighed. “Maybe you’re just tired today and need a rest."
“I don’t feel tired” the red ball said. “I don’t feel tired at all.”

“Well I’d like to help you some more but here comes the little boy. Bye.”

“Bye” the red ball said sadly.

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