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PINOCCHIO
“I did not throw it.”
“Story-teller!”
“Geppetto, do not offend me or I will call you Corn Meal.”
“Mule!”
“Corn Meal!”
“Ass!”
“Corn Meal!”
“Ugly monkey!”
“Corn Meal!”
Hearing himself called Corn Meal for the third time, Geppetto lost control of himself. He approached the woodcutter and gave him a blow. When the battle was ended Master Antonio found two scratches on his nose, and Geppetto a few buttons less on his jacket. They again shook hands and swore to remain good friends all the rest of their lives. Geppetto took up the piece of wood in his arms and, thanking Master Antonio, went home, limping all the way.
