glasses of milk down too. “Thank you,” said Jamaal. Then he said,

“Bismillah*,” and started to eat. “We have cake for desert,” said Don’s

mother. “Oh boy!” said Don. He still had the book open on the table. Both

boys were looking at it and eating. “Put the book away while you eat,” said

Don’s mother. Don put the book away and the boys began to talk about

whales.