CHAPTER 30.
Pinocchio, instead of becoming a boy, runs away to the Land of Toys with his friend, Lamp-Wick.
Coming at last out of the surprise into which the Fairy's words had thrown him, Pinocchio asked for permission to give out the invitations.
"Indeed, you may invite your friends to tomorrow's party.

Only remember to return home before dark.

Do you understand ?" "I'll be back in one hour without fail," answered the Marionette.
"Take care, Pinocchio! Boys give promises very easily, but they as easily forget them." "But I am not like those others.

When I give my word I keep it." "We shall see.

In case you do disobey, you will be the one to suffer, not anyone else." "Why ?" "Because boys who do not listen to their elders always come to grief." "I certainly have," said Pinocchio, "but from now on, I obey." "We shall see if you are telling the truth." Without adding another word, the Marionette bade the good Fairy good-by, and singing and dancing, he left the house.
In a little more than an hour, all his friends were invited.