Why Take It Home?

Alec and Mike are schoolboys, and they study at the same school. They spend a lot of time together.

One day Alec comes to Mike and says, “Mike, you have so many good books. Can you give me a book to read?”

Mike does not want to give a book to his friend, and he says, “Why do you want to take my book home? You can read it here in my house.”

Alec sees that his friend is very selfish, but he does not say anything.

Next week Mike comes to Alec and says, “Alec, you have a good garden knife. I want to work in my garden tomorrow. Can you give it to me for two days?”

Alec answers, “Why do you want to take my garden knife home? You can work with it in my garden.”