Oldal 151 [151]
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PINOCCHIO 133 “ But you cannot grow,” replied the Fairy. Cs Why? 72 ‘Because puppets never grow. They are born puppets, live puppets, and die puppets.” “Oh, I am sick of being a puppet!” cried Pinocchio, giving himself a slap. “It is time that I became a man. “And you will became one, if you know how to deserve it... .” “ Notreally? What can I do to deserve it?” “A very easy thing: by learning to be a good boy.” " And you think I am not?” " You are quite the contrary. Good boys are obedient, and you... .” " And I never obey.” “Good boys like to learn and to work, and WOU 2 'c7 “ And I instead lead an idle vagabond life the year through." “Good boys always speak the truth... .” “ And I always tell lies.” “Good boys go willingly to school... .” " And school gives me pain all over my body. But from to-day I will change my life.” ‘Do you promise me? ” “I promise you. I will become a good little boy, and I will be the consolation of my papa.
