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The two tiny creatures, taken by surprise, turned upside down and fell to the ground.

— Didn't I tell you?" exclaimed the beetle, standing up and wiping his dirt-smeared hat with his sleeve. Didn't I say there was "something" in there? It's the Black Scorpion's lair, there's no doubt about that, and I don't want any stories about poisonous stinging breeds! See you later, my friend Scaly, have a good day and be very happy. Goodbye!

And off he went through the air, buzzing like an airplane...

he little fish, however, was a brave dusky millions fish who was never afraid of cucas, and so he remained there, increasingly interested in deciphering the riddle. He thought for a long time, with his hands on his chin, and suddenly, seeing the doll next to the girl, he slapped his forehead in great joy:

— And this! Well, isn't that Narizinho Rebitado, our little friend who always shows up? What a nice meeting! I'm going to invite her to visit the Clear Waters