Old Man Lin walked down the quiet street. He carried a big wooden box. On the box, words said: "Old Dreams for Sale."
Anna looked out her window. She saw the old man. She opened her door and went outside.
"What is in the box?" Anna asked.
"Dreams," Lin smiled. "Good dreams. People forgot them. I collected them."
"Can I buy one?"
"Choose," Lin opened the box.
Inside, little lights shone like stars. Some were bright red. Some were soft blue.
Anna touched a blue light. It felt warm.
"What is this dream?" she asked.
"It is a dream about flying," Lin said. "You fly over green mountains. You feel very free."
"I want it," Anna said. "How much?"
"One smile," Lin answered.
Anna smiled. Lin took the blue light and put it gently on Anna's head. The light went inside. Anna closed her eyes. She felt the wind. She saw the green mountains far below. It was wonderful.
"Thank you, old man," Anna said.
"Enjoy your flight," Lin said.
He closed his box. He walked to the next street. Other people slept, but some people needed old dreams to smile again.
What dream do you want to buy today?