“A little candy, when eaten after meals, seldom hurts anybody. When you are better you may have a little honey again, too.
“Another thing. Besides eating and sleeping, what do you do?”
“Nothing,” replied Shaggy Bear.
“Hereafter you must spend some time each day working or walking or playing outdoors,” said Father Thrift. “You need exercise.
“Don’t be afraid to run. That will fill your lungs with pure, fresh air and make your blood circulate more freely.
“Eat only three meals a day and be regular. Do not eat between meals. Remember that the stomach works hard and needs rest as much as do your feet.
“Eat slowly and chew your food well, and I promise that at the end of three months you will feel better than you have ever felt in your life.”
The bear made a wry face at all this. For he liked honey about as much as he disliked exercise.
“Mayn’t I eat some honey?” he asked pleadingly.