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Pinocchio suddenly asked the Fairy’s permission to go and invite his friends. The Fairy said: “Go and invite them, but remember to come back before night. Do you understand?”

“I promise to be back in an hour,” he replied.

“Take care, Pinocchio! Boys make promises easily, but sometimes they do not keep them.”

“I am not like other boys. When I make a promise I always keep it.”

“We shall see. In case you disobey it will be the worse for you.”

“Why?”

“Because boys who do not pay attention to the advice of their parents always meet with misfortune.”