Karen was a social worker. Every day, on her way to work, she had to pass a place where many poor people lived. She had not paid much    1    to it before. But this changed one day when she met a poor boy    2    Ben. Ben knew she was the head of social service and that she could    3    . He reached out his hand and said, "Can you help me? I'm looking for my dad." His hands were so    4    . Karen asked, "What's up?" "My mom is terribly sick. Her birthday is coming. I know my father's coming    5    would be the best present. My dad had left us before I was two years old," said the boy.

Karen was    6    moved and asked Ben to take her to his home. He led her to a small house. Karen saw a woman lying in bed. The woman knew she was dying. She said to Karen, "Please find a    7    for my son." Karen took her hand and nodded with tears. She got an idea! Her husband and she had    8    children, and looked forward to having    9    . Later Karen brought Ben home. Ever since then, the new family have had    10    and laughter.