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188 PINOCCHIO search of Candlewick. He looked for him in the streets, in the squares, in the little theatres, in every possible place; but he could not find him. He inquired for him of everybody he met, but no one had seen him. He then went to seek him at his house; and having reached the door he knocked. “Who is there? " asked Candlewick. " It is I!” answered the punvpet. " Wait a moment and I will let you in.” After half an hour the door was opened, and imagine Pinocchio’s feelings when upon going into the room he saw his friend Candlewick with a big cotton cap on his head which came down over his nose. At the sight of the cap Pinocchio felt almost consoled, and thought to himself: “Has my friend got the same illness that I have? Is he also suffering from donkey fever? .... And pretending to have observed nothing he asked him, smiling: “How are you, my dear Candlewick? ” “Very well; as well as a mouse in a Parmesan cheese.” “Are you saying that seriously? ” “Why should I tell you a lie?” . “ Excuse me; but why, then, do you keep on that cotton cap which covers up your ears? ”
