"Indeed I know how much he disliked me and how he enjoyed speaking ill of me.

But I am of a generous nature, and I gladly forgive him." "Great soul!" said Pinocchio, fondly embracing his friend.
Five months passed and the boys continued playing and enjoying themselves from morn till night, without ever seeing a book, or a desk, or a school.

But, my children, there came a morning when Pinocchio awoke and found a great surprise awaiting him, a surprise which made him feel very unhappy, as you shall see..