“Well, then, good-by; remember me to all the scholars.”
“Good-by, Lamp Wick. I wish you a good trip and I hope you will meet some nice new friends.”
Having said this, the marionette took two steps toward home; then he stopped and asked, “But are you sure that there are six Saturdays in the week and only one Sunday?”
“I am positive.”
“And can you say for certain that the vacation begins on the first of January and ends the last day of December?”
“I am positive.”
“What a beautiful country!” said Pinocchio. Presently he made another start and said, “Then good-by truly this time, and I wish you a safe journey.”
“Good-by.”
“How soon do you start?”
“Shortly now.”
“Too bad! I think I will wait and see you go.”
“And the Fairy?”
“It is late now, and an hour later will not make much difference.”
“Poor Pinocchio! and if the Fairy should scold?”
“Well, let her scold. When she has scolded enough she will stop.”
