human
I know you are very industrious. Nearly everybody knows that, as there is a familiar saying among us that an industrious person works like a beaver. But I never supposed that you worked all the time!
gpt
We don't, replied Mr. Beaver.
human
We work only at night. All of our work is done then. And I am ashamed to tell you that there are some beavers who do not wish to work at all.
gpt
exclaimed Father Thrift.
human
I am surprised at that. And do they live here, too?
gpt
Oh, no, said Mr. Beaver.
human
We have no place for lazy beavers, or 'old bachelors,' as we call them. Usually we cut their tails off and chase them away.
gpt
That is punishment enough, said Father Thrift.
human
Still, lazy folks deserve no better. Wasting time is just as bad as wasting food, or money, or anything else.