always hope that some time they will turn to the right road. That is why I have come here. I will be your mother."
"Oh, good!” cried Pinocchio, jumping with joy.
"But you must obey me and always do as I tell you."
"Willingly, willingly, willingly!"
"Then tomorrow," said the Fairy, "you will begin by going to school."
Pinocchio became suddenly a little less joyful.
"After that you must choose a trade or some business, just as you wish.”
Pinocchio became serious.
"What are you mumbling through your teeth," asked the Fairy severely.
"I was saying that now it seems a little late for me to go to school," said Pinocchio in a low voice.
"No sir. Remember that it is never too late to learn."
"But I do not want to learn a trade."
"Why?"
"Because it makes me tired to work."
"My boy, those who say that always end
