The Story of Mr. Padlock and His Secret to a Long Life

 Once upon a time, there was a hardworking little safety padlock named Mr. Lock. He stood guard at a factory gate every single day, protecting the place from danger.

But just like any hard worker, Mr. Lock needed some care to stay strong. One day, his friend the Screw whispered:
“Hey, Mr. Lock, don’t forget to get a little oil check every six months! A touch of lubricant will keep your joints smooth. And don’t let me get loose—tighten me up if I wobble.”

Mr. Lock nodded gratefully.

A few months later, he started to feel a bit stiff. His cousin, the Key, gave him some advice:
“Don’t worry, I’ll bring you some magic powder—graphite dust! Just sprinkle a little in my slot, and I’ll slide in and out easily again. But beware—never swallow oily food like vegetable oil, or your gears will get sticky and sluggish.”

When Mr. Lock was younger, he remembered being installed by the Builder. The Builder had carefully read the manual, measured the distance, and fitted him just right. “That’s why you’ve never had growing pains,” teased the Builder.

But there was one more secret. Mr. Lock hated dust and dirt. If too much got into his tummy, he would cough and refuse to open. Luckily, his friend the Mechanic knew a trick—wash the slot with a little kerosene or anti-rust oil, then let the Key dance around until everything was smooth again.

And so, with the help of his friends—Screw, Key, Builder, and Mechanic—Mr. Lock stayed strong and reliable for many years, never failing in his duty to protect.

Moral of the story:
If you take care of your padlock like Mr. Lock, it will guard you faithfully for a very long time.