You know now why you found a Marionette and not a dead donkey when you pulled me out of the water." "I laugh at your story!" cried the man angrily.

"I know that I spent four cents to get you and I want my money back.

Do you know what I can do; I am going to take you to the market once more and sell you as dry firewood." "Very well, sell me.

I am satisfied," said Pinocchio.

But as he spoke, he gave a quick leap and dived into the sea.