An old man regretted cutting down a tree when he was young to use for his needs, offering nothing in return. In his old age, he wished he could buy the tree new branches and fruits to replenish what he took, and plant another tree to keep the first tree's trunk safe so they could continue talking for a long time.

25. After a long time the boy,
who was now an old man,
regretted asking the tree for
everything he had and
offering nothing.
The old man said to the tree:
"I wish I hadn't cut off your branches."
"I wish I hadn't taken away your trunk."
"If only I had thought of it before."

26. “I wish I had the money to buy you
branches and fruits.”
“If only I could give you back a little of
the happiness you offered me.”
“If only I could plant another tree to
keep your trunk safe and we could talk
forever.”