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　It was January 1995 in New York. Peter was seven years old. He was surprised when he was listening to his teacher in class. She talked about children in poor parts of Africa. She said, "They don't have much food or good water there, so many children die. They need more wells, but need * $2,000 for one. If they have $ 70, they can buy a hand pump for a well." 　That day, when he came home, he said, "Mom, I need $70 for a hand pump for the children of Africa!" "If you really want the money, you should do some work for our dad and me," she said. He cleaned the house and got two * dollars. He did, many other things for the money, but in March, he had only $30. So he tried * hard to get $40 more. At last, when he got $70, he gave the money to a volunteer group. Mr. Lee, a member of the group, said, "Thank you very much. We can buy a hand pump." Peter was happy and said, "I'll do more work for a well." 　People read a story about Peter in a * newspaper, and helped him. When Peter had $2,000, he talked with Mr. Lee. 　Mr. Lee told him about a village in Africa. In this village many people lived near the school and needed a well. So they chose to make the well at the school. Mr. Lee said, "It will be easier to make wells if we use a * drilling machine: We need $25,000 for one." In May, many people saw Peter on TV, and sent him a lot of money. In July, he had $7,000. 　Then other children in his school became interested in Peter's plan and helped him. Peter and his friends sent letters and their pictures to the children of the school in Africa. Two months later Peter got a letter and pictures from Harry, a boy who was eight years old. In the letter, Harry wrote a lot about life in his village, so Peter wanted to go there and meet him. 　In November, at last, he got the money for the drilling machine. Then in June, Peter and his parents visited the village with Mr. Lee. At the school many people welcomed them around the new well. The well had these words: Peter's Well: Made by Peter for Our Village. 　Harry came to Peter and said, "Hello. I'm Harry." "Hi, Harry. I' ve wanted to see you," Peter answered. They looked happy. An old man said, "Look around at our children. They are all right now. Peter and our friends in New York have done something great for us. For us. water is life." Then Peter said, "I will never forget this most wonderful day!" ―――――――――――――――――――