Page 50 - The Gluckman Occasional Number Ten

“Listen, you crazy elves! You are becoming a nuisance in this
neighborhood. You have used up all the wood and stone around here
for your projects, and the end is not in sight. None of us animals can
get any sleep because you are busy with your tools day and night.
This simply has to stop!”

“But I want to eat popcorn and watch the sunset,” said Sniffy.

“And I must have peace and quiet when I am trying to think,” said
Spiffy.

“Well, I have the solution,” said the squirrel. “And I will give it to
you if you promise to do two little things.”