the novices are comparing notes proud of their teachers (for if you boast of your Teacher you make yourself look good)
“My teacher can go without food for days at will,” says Owl at Lake
“My teacher is so elegant he never yawns,” says Silk Robe
“My teacher is even better,” says Energy Jump, “for he can go days without food, water and sleep”
“My teacher,” says Lazy Mumble, *“I reckon has to be the best for he eats when he has to, drinks when he must and yawns as much as he wants to and sleeps when it ‘s time”