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PINOCCHIO 17 words they came to blows, and flying at each other they bit, and fought, and scratched manfully. When the fight was over Master Antonio was in possession of Geppetto's yellow wig, and Geppetto discovered that the grey wig belonging to the carpenter had remained between his teeth. ‘ Give me back my wig,” screamed Master Antonio. "And you, return me mine, and let us make friends.” The two old men having each recovered his own wig shook hands, and swore that they would remain friends to the end of their lives. Well then, neighbour Geppetto,” said the carpenter, to prove that peace was made, “ what is the favour that you wish of me?” “ I want a little wood to make my puppet: will you give me some? ” Master Antonio was delighted, and he immediately went to the bench and fetched the piece of wood that had caused him so much fear. But just as he was going to give it to his friend, the piece of wood gave a shake, and wriggling violently out of his hands struck with all its force against the dried-up shins of poor Geppetto. “Ah! is that the courteous way in which 2
