We consider the problem of reconstructing Jacobi matrices and real symmetric arrow matrices from two eigenpairs. Algorithms for solving these inverse problems are presented. We show that there are reasonable conditions under which this reconstruction is always possible. Moreover, it is seen that in certain cases reconstruction can proceed with little or no cancellation. The algorithm is particularly elegant for the tridiagonal matrix associated with a bidiagonal singular value decomposition.... Jacobi matrix, Arrow matrix, Inverse problems.