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, as was natural, asked the Fairy's permission to go round the town to make the invitations; and the Fairy said to him:

'Go if you like and invite your companions for the breakfast to-morrow, but remember to return home before dark. Have you understood?'

'I promise to be back in an hour,' answered the puppet.

'Take care, Pinocchio! Boys are always very ready to promise; but generally they are little given to keep their word.'

'But I am not like other boys. When I say a thing, I do it.'

'We shall see. If you are disobedient, so much the worse for you.'

'Why?'

'Because boys who do not listen to the advice of those who know more than they