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We study the problem of a potential interaction of a finite-
dimensional Lagrangian system (an oscillator) with a linear
infinite-dimensional one (a thermostat). In spite of the energy
preservation and the Lagrangian (Hamiltonian) nature of the total
system, under some natural assumptions the final dynamics of the
finite-dimensional component turns out to be simple while the
thermostat produces an effective dissipation.