Oldal 249 [249]
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PINOCCHIO 225 * That hut must be inhabited by some one," said Pinocchio. " Let us go and knock at the door." They went and knocked. “Who is there?” said a little voice from within. “We are a poor father and son without bread and without a roof,’ answered the puppet. ‘Turn the key and the door will open,” said the same little voice. Pinocchio turned the key and the door opened. They went in and looked here, there, and everywhere, but could see no one. . "Oh! where is the master of the house?” said Pinocchio, much surprised. - Here I am up here!” The father and son looked immediately up to the ceiling, and there on a beam they saw the Talking-cricket. “ Oh, my dear little Cricket!” said Pinocchio, bowing politely to him. ‘Ah! now you call me " Your dear little Cricket.’ But do you remember the time when you threw the handle of a hammer at me, to drive me from your house?.. .” “You are right, Cricket! Drive me away also... throw the handle of a hammer at me; but have pity on my poor papa... 15
