Oldal 27 [27]
PINOCCHIO 17
words they came to blows, and flying at each
other they bit, and fought, and scratched man¬
fully.
When the fight was over Master Antonio
was in possession of Geppetto's yellow wig, and
Geppetto discovered that the grey wig belong¬
ing 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 im¬
mediately 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
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