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The poor marionette, beside himself with joy, thanked the fox and the cat a thousand times, and promised them beautiful presents.

"We want nothing," they replied, "For us it is enough to have taught others the way to get rich without working, and we are as contented and happy as if we had the money ourselves."

Thereupon they bowed to Pinocchio, and wishing him a good harvest, they hurried away.