But they never again passed up the opportunity to read a good book, together.

You'd be teary, too, yes you would be," he said, "if a girl and her bed had crashed into your head.

So by keeping her word, Frieda B. made amends. And the two who'd been strangers became best of friends.

And although Frieda B. didn't feel it inside, the belief of her friend gave her courage to try.