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PINOCCHIO 173 country all the weeks consist of six ‘Thursdays and one Sunday?” ‘Most certain.” “But do you know for certain that the holidays begin on the 1st of January and finish on the last day of December?” ‘ Assuredly.” “What a delightful country!” repeated Pinocchio, looking enchanted. Then, with a resolute air, he added in a great hurry: “This time really good-bye, and a pleasant journey to you." ‘“ Good-bye.” ‘When do you start? “ Shortly.” “What a pity! If really it wanted only an hour to the time of your start, I should be almost tempted to wait.” ‘And the Fairy?” " It is already late. ... If I return home an hour sooner or an hour later it will be all the same." ‘Poor Pinocchio! And if the Fairy scolds you!” ‘“T must have patience! I will let her scold. When she has scolded well she will hold her tongue.” In the meantime night had come on and it was quite dark. Suddenly they saw in the
