24-THE ARMY OF THE HOWLING SPIRITS

THE ARMY OF THE HOWLING SPIRITS Monkeyfur shouted another order. Immediately, the monkeys squatted in front of her. How amazing! They were as disciplined as a little army. She gave some fruit to the monkeys. They nibbled on it happily. "For years, we have fed the army of the HOWLING SPIRITS," our friend explained. "They are the guardians of the RUBY and our precious oil well. But we do not want to use too much oil. We should not waste what nature gives us." The professor nodded. "Monkeyfur is right," he said. "Happiness comes from

wanting only what you need. Too many rodents in the world today want more than is necessary. We are squeezing the earth as if it were a LEMON. Soon there will be no natural resources left for future generations." I thought about what the professor had said. He was right. We needed to take care of our environment. I vowed to use only recycled paper from now on. And maybe I could use less water. I could turn off the

water when I brushed my teeth. And I could take a bath every other night instead of every night. Although that last one would be tough. I love a nice hot cheddar bubble bath. It's a great way to escape from the rat race. Cheddar bubbles, take me away!