"He just makes his wishes known on the
bulletin board in the town square, and everybody stops what he's doing
and runs to help build the house. But most Elves like to live close
together (we're very friendly). We enjoy each other's company, and are
very considerate of one another. We don't like to isolate ourselves from
our neighbors."
"Well, as I said, everyone seems so very happy," said Dorothy.
"Oh, yes," replied the Elf. "We work harder for each other than we do
for ourselves. There is great joy in helping someone else. People who
only live to take from others have very heavy hearts and sad lives.
Well, I must get back to work," said the Elf briskly. "It's been very
nice meeting you all, and I do hope you will return again to see us."
"Thank you," said Dorothy.
"You've been very kind, and we enjoyed hearing your philosophy," said
the Scarecrow.
"Well, thank you," said the Elf. "We try to keep life simple; if it gets
too complicated, too many problems start appearing."
"Oh, before you go," said Dorothy, "can you tell us about
Thoughtformland and Americanindianland?"
"Well, we're not a traveling people," said the Elf.
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